This study aims to analyse how learners perceive on the effectiveness of pair activities and group activities in peer learning. Data were collected through questionnaire surveys and interviews. Students may, at times, become aware when things are not progressing well in learning activities, and teachers share similar concerns. While previous studies have addressed some of the challenges in peer learning, there are a limited number of studies that explore students’ perceptions on the effectiveness of pair and group activities, as well as the different perceptions between learners and teachers.
In what situations, then, do learners realise that things are not going well? It is plausible that, even when teachers perceive difficulties, a “discrepancy” may exist within the pair or group, where there is no corresponding awareness of this issue. To understand this situation, it is essential to examine not only students’ awareness but also teachers’ awareness. However, this study initially focuses on learners’ awareness by analysing and interpreting the results of surveys and interviews.
The situations in which things are not progressing well are inevitable in peer learning. This study investigates whether participating learners take further actions to address the problem, and what types of problem-solving strategies are attempted. Additionally, the study examines whether any unsolvable problems persist, through confirmation and analysis of the success of these attempts.
Furthermore, the quality of pair and group members’ interactions and their favourability toward peer learning are also examined. Since the survey includes joint classes with Japanese students, potential differences in awareness between Japanese, Chinese, and Korean students are explored. Based on the analysis and findings of this study, recommendations are made on how teachers should approach lesson design, lesson management, and the role they should play in conducting classes that incorporate peer learning.
동북아시아문화학회 [The Association of North-east Asian Cultures]
설립연도
2000
분야
복합학>학제간연구
소개
동북아시아 문화의 다양성과 정체성을 연구 토론하고, 지역내 문화 교류의 다양한 모습을 연구하고 문화변동의 큰 틀을 집적함으로써 우리 민족 문화 및 상대 민족의 문화적 터전을 이해하여 문화공동체적 특성을 계발하고 상호 관련성의 강화를 유도하는 학술활동을 통해 동북아시아의 문화발전에 이바지함.