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The Impact of Critical Thinking-Focused Learning Logs : Enhancing Japanese Students’ CT Performance in Written Communication

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  • 발행기관
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  • 간행물
    The Journal of AsiaTEFL SCOPUS KCI 등재 바로가기
  • 통권
    Vol.21 No.4 (2024.12)바로가기
  • 페이지
    pp.797-817
  • 저자
    Megumi Uemi
  • 언어
    영어(ENG)
  • URL
    https://www.earticle.net/Article/A460962

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The complex nature of critical thinking (CT) presents significant challenges in teaching, particularly in non-Western English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Despite its acknowledged importance in higher education, there is a notable lack of established methodologies for enhancing CT performance, especially in written communication. This study addresses this gap by exploring the use of CT-focused learning logs in Japanese EFL university-level classrooms. Learning logs, tools for students to record their learning experiences or reflections, are augmented by CT-infused tasks such as opinion paragraph writing, text summarization, and perspective sharing. These tasks are implemented in oral communication courses with 34 lower-intermediate to intermediate-level students. Pre- and post-opinion paragraph writing tests assessed improvements in students’ abilities to construct and articulate well-reasoned and coherently structured arguments. The findings indicate that CT-infused tasks using learning logs significantly improve students’ reasoning abilities and fluency in written communication. While the study revealed students’ weaknesses in presenting effective topic sentences and conclusions, it highlights the novel potential of CT-focused learning logs to enhance students’ abilities to express critical thoughts and produce higher-quality writing. These findings offer valuable insights for EFL educators aiming to foster critical written competencies among their students.
일본어
クリティカルシンキング(CT)の複雑さは、特に非西洋のEFL(外国語としての英語)教育において課題を呈する。高等教育でCTの重要性が広く認識されているにもかかわらず、特にライティングにおけるCT能力を向上させる確立された方法論はほとんどない。本研究は、このギャップに対応するために、日本の大学EFL教室におけるCTを重視したラーニングログの活用を検討するものである。ラーニングログは、学習の経験や考察を記録するツールであり、本研究では意見パラグラフのライティング、テキスト要約、視点の共有といったCTを取り入れたタスクを通じて強化されている。中級レベルの学生34名を対象としたオーラル・コミュニケーションの授業においてこれらのタスクを実施した結果、事前・事後テストを通じて、論理的かつ首尾一貫した議論を構築・表現する能力が向上したことが確認された。本研究の結果、ラーニングログを用いたCTタスクが学生の論理的思考能力およびライティングの流暢さを有意に向上させることが明らかとなった。また、効果的なトピックセンテンスや結論の提示に関する課題も浮き彫りとなったが、CT重視のラーニングログが学生のクリティカルシンキング表現力および質の高いライティング・アウトプットの向上に寄与する可能性が示唆された。本研究の成果は、EFL教育者が学生のライティングにおけるCT能力を育成するための重要な指針となる。

목차

Abstract
요약
Introduction
Literature Review
CT Performance in Written Language
CT in Japanese Academic Contexts
Empirical Studies: CT-Focused Writing Tasks in EFL Contexts
The Use of Learning Logs to Enhance CT Performance
Purpose of the Present Study
Methods
Participants
Implementation of CT-Focused Learning Log Tasks
Lesson Materials for CT-Infused Writing Tasks
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Holistic Evaluation
Analytical Evaluation
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
The Author
References
Appendix

저자

  • Megumi Uemi [ Toyo University ]

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자료제공 : 네이버학술정보

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발행기관

  • 발행기관명
    아시아영어교육학회 [Asia TEFL]
  • 설립연도
    2004
  • 분야
    사회과학>교육학
  • 소개
    The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals: 1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context. 2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching. 3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia. 4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context. 5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.

간행물

  • 간행물명
    The Journal of AsiaTEFL
  • 간기
    계간
  • pISSN
    1738-3102
  • eISSN
    2466-1511
  • 수록기간
    2004~2026
  • 등재여부
    SCOPUS,KCI 등재
  • 십진분류
    KDC 740 DDC 420

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