KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Ruriko Tsuji, FLP, Kanda University of International Studies
Collaboration with Peers: Changes in Learners' (Tutees) Reflection on Their Language Learning
Abstract
"Collaboration" is one of the essential keys in language learning, not only in foreign language educational settings, but also in worldwide situations as stated in the "21st Century Skills Map" represented by P21 and ACTFL. In this current study, 56 university students (freshmen) in Japan involved in a peer tutoring program are qualitatively analyzed to investigate the changes in their attitudes and awareness toward collaborative foreign language learning.The researcher suggests the results from the chosen participants' data including reflection on their learning with others, a questionnaire and proficiency improvements showed that there were some changes, especially in their reflection on their own learning.
Biographicals
Ruriko Tsuji is currently a researcher of Center for Foreign Language Proficiency at Kanda University of International Studies and a graduate student at Aoyama Gakuin University. Her research interests include autonomy, sociocultural theory, collaborative language learning, and learner factors.
Return to the list of Concurrent Sessions at the KOTESOL 2016 International Conference
