Detail Learner Autonomy in Japan: Transforming ‘Help Yourself’ from Threat to Invitation   Oleh:  Dias, Joseph Jenis: Article from Journal Dalam koleksi: Computer Assisted Language Learning vol. 13 no. 1 (2000), page 49–64. Fulltext: Learner Autonomy in Japan Transforming ‘Help Yourself’ from Threat to Invitation.pdf (40.01KB) Isi artikel In the West ‘help yourself’ is an entreaty usually expressed by a hospitable host. The psychiatrist and explorer of the Japanese psyche, Takeo Doi, has noted that: the Japanese sensibility [demands] that, in entertaining, a host should show sensitivity in detecting what [is] required and should himself ‘help’ his guests. To leave a guest unfamiliar with the house to ‘help himself’ would seem excessively lacking in consideration. (Doi, 1971) These observations demonstrate the special challenge of introducing autonomous learning in cultures where autonomy is an alien concept. The author (teacher/host) describes an on-going action research project in which ICT is being employed to equip students (guests) with tools useful for autonomous learning. Not wanting to go against the cultural grain, ICT is introduced in such a way that students, paradoxically, are made more dependent upon the teacher and peers to accomplish tasks, as a precursor to more independent forms of learning. Results of surveys given to determine previous experience with and attitudes towards ICT and language learning—both before and after the intervention—are reported. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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