2019 Volume 60 Issue 1 Pages 53-69
The ability of promoting active learning in the classroom is one of the qualities and skills required by the new generation of teachers. In this study, we developed and evaluated a manga case-study method learning program to foster the ability to lead students toward cooperative learning for use in teacher-training courses. In order to clarify the learning outcomes and learning status of the manga case-study method learning program, the following five items were investigated for the 86 university students aspiring to become elementary school teachers. With regard to learning outcomes, there was (1) a questionnaire survey on confidence and interest in proactive and interactive lessons; (2) a manga test to measure ability to judge cooperative learning; and (3) a questionnaire survey on the need for cooperative learning and free-form descriptions regarding awareness of cooperative learning. With regard to learning status, there was (4) a questionnaire survey on participation in and impressions of the teaching program; and (5) a questionnaire survey on the use of preparatory and revision materials and their actual use. As for the results of evaluation, while the actual use of revision materials is an issue, a significantly positive evaluation was obtained in all of the other areas. This suggested that case-method learning programs using manga are effective.
