ICTツールを活用した国際日本学教育の実践と評価 : 『赤い鳥』を通して近代日本の教育観を探るPBL型授業

This research provides further evidence for the effectiveness of a PBL (Project-Based Learning) using ICT tools for Japanese studies education. Using the theory of instructional design, we developed a 3-week PBL program in which a total of 5 learners in Japan, Spain, and China read some works from Akai Tori [Red Bird], a children's magazine edited by Japanese writer Miekichi Suzuki, and worked on group projects to research how it problematizes Japanese education in the Taisho era. To evaluate the learners’ learning outcomes, we developed a rubric, which allowed us to observe a partial improvement in their understanding of the text and presentation skills through the mid and final presentations. Some remaining issues including the language proficiency requirements are discussed.