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Students’ Perceptions of a Writing-to-Think, Critical Thinking-Infused Learning-Log Approach in English Discussion Courses

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  • 발행기관
    아시아영어교육학회 바로가기
  • 간행물
    The Journal of AsiaTEFL SCOPUS KCI 등재 바로가기
  • 통권
    Vol.23 No.2 (2026.06)바로가기
  • 페이지
    pp.182-199
  • 저자
    Megumi Uemi, James Walter Thomas
  • 언어
    영어(ENG)
  • URL
    https://www.earticle.net/Article/A486765

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This study investigates students’ perceptions of a writing-to-think, critical thinking (CT)-infused learning-log approach designed to support L2 learners’ reasoning and participation in English-medium classroom interaction at a Japanese university. Across seven oral communication classes (N = 182), students engaged in a write–speak–write cycle in which learning logs mediated pre- and post-discussion thinking by prompting learners to generate, clarify, and evaluate ideas through three recurring CTinfused tasks: opinion expression (OE), text interpretation (TI), and evaluation of viewpoints (EV). Quantitative results from a post-intervention survey indicated overall positive perceptions, with students reporting that log-writing helped them organize ideas, prepare for speaking, and participate more actively in discussions, although confidence in spontaneous oral expression remained comparatively lower. Thematic analysis of open-ended responses revealed three themes: (1) OE was perceived as the most effective task for clarifying ideas and building confidence; (2) writing before speaking supported participation by increasing clarity and easing speaking initiation; and (3) linguistic constraints, particularly limited vocabulary and difficulty verbalizing ideas, constrained fuller CT expression. Overall, CT-infused learning logs made students’ reasoning more visible while underscoring the need to strengthen L2 learners’ content-building and meaning-making skills to support fuller CT expression in interaction-focused learning environments.
일본어
本研究は、日本の大学英語授業において、L2学習者の思考形成および英語によるディスカ ッション参加を支援することを目的とした、「writing-to-think」に基づくクリティカルシン キング(CT)統合型ラーニングログに対する学生の認識を調査したものである。7つのオー ラル・コミュニケーション授業(N = 182)において、学生は write–speak–write サイクルに基 づく活動に取り組み、ラーニングログを通してディスカッション前後の考えを整理・発展さ せた。ログには、意見表明(opinion expression: OE)、テキスト解釈(text interpretation: TI)、 視点評価(evaluation of viewpoints: EV)の3つのCT統合型タスクが組み込まれ、学習者が自 らの考えを深め、表現することを促した。事後アンケートの量的分析の結果、学生は全体と して肯定的な認識を示し、ログライティングが考えの整理、発話準備、およびディスカッシ ョンへの積極的参加に役立ったと報告した。一方で、即興的な口頭表現への自信は比較的低 い傾向がみられた。自由記述のテーマ分析からは、(1)OEタスクが考えの明確化と自信形 成に最も効果的であると認識されていたこと、(2)話す前に書く活動が、思考を整理し、 発話のきっかけを与えることで参加を支援していたこと、(3)語彙不足や考えを言語化する難しさといった言語的制約がCTの十分な表現を妨げていたこと、の3点が明らかとなった。 以上より、CT統合型ラーニングログは学生の思考過程を可視化し、ディスカッションへの 参加を支援する一方で、より深いCT表現を実現するためには、L2学習者の内容構築力や意 味形成能力をさらに育成する必要があることが示唆された。

목차

Abstract
일문요약
Introduction
Literature Review
Critical Thinking as Writing-to-Think
CT-Infused Instruction
Learning Logs as Writing-to-Think Tools
Methods
Participants
Procedure
Weekly Write–Speak–Write Cycle
Critical Thinking Expression Framework (CTEF)
Data Collection and Analysis
Results
Quantitative Analysis (RQ1)
Qualitative Analysis (RQ2)
Discussion
Writing-to-Think as a Mediational Tool for Visible CT (RQ1)
Students’ Perceptions of Writing-to-Think Tasks in Relation to Discussion Participation and English Expression Challenges (RQ2)
Pedagogical Implications, Limitations, and Conclusion
Acknowledgements
The Authors
References

키워드

Critical thinking; writing-to-think; learning logs; classroom interaction CT-infused instruction

저자

  • Megumi Uemi [ Toyo University, Japan ]
  • James Walter Thomas [ Kokusai Junior College, Japan ]

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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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