How to give an effective support for students who are in need of obtaining basic study skills at vocational schools by providing study skill trainings

Abstract

A 2012 study conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has pointed out that “slow academic performance” is one of the main reasons for university dropouts. The needs for First Year Experience at universities and vocational schools have become well recognized, and it has become widely established in Japan. Although schools of vocational education for welfare also provide First Year Experience for students’ vocational education and motivation, their early school days may be going by without satisfying students’ need for obtaining study skills. In this paper, it is verified that supports for study skill acquisition for students who have not acquired basic study skills leads to improvement of learning motivation. We will report the results of the study skill course which we held, based on the understanding of the fact that the study skills are not something that can be acquired simply by taking a course, but that supports are essential.