Development of Japanese Course through Sharing Language and Learning Strategies

Abstract

A beginner-level class was designed to help students find strategies for their own individual learning styles. This paper reports on the structure of the class, the teaching materials, and the students’ impressions. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain whether discussion contributes to finding a learning strategy that suits one’s own learning style. Data will be presented through interviews with students regarding the impact of discussions on classroom activities, particularly the content and impressions of discussions among students. It will be recommended that discussion situations be incorporated into regular classroom activities so that individual learners can find their own appropriate way of learning.