Meeting with Umi (Chihiro) on 10/9 and 10/16

The impact of studying abroad on social skills.

1. How does English learning influence learners’ social competence (思考力・判断力・表現力）.
2. What are the elements of creating effective classes for these students?
3. Does studying abroad help develop students’ 21st century skills?
4. What are elements of foreign language classes that help develop 21st century skills?

Umi discussed her introduction and literature review:

1. Introduction

Introduce the topic and give a rationale for this.

2. Literature Review

2.1 Learner competencies and teacher instruction required by MEXT

2.2 21st Century Skills and Ikiru Chikara

2.3 Intercultural experience and its impact on learners

2.4 Wrapping it : Intercultural experience and 21st century skills for Japan

From 2.3, it was revealed that …… This is related to ……

2.5 Research questions

1. Does studying abroad help develop students’ 21st century skills?
2. What are the elements of high school foreign language classes that help develop 21st century skills?

3. Methodology

Interview

Will focus on Gandai students who have studied abroad. Possible questions:

1. How did you develop …. skill in Japan? Did you develop it in high school or university?
2. Which skills helped your English learning?
3. Are there any class styles that could not be conducted when you were a high school student? Why?
4. Should any of the “helpful content” you wrote about in the questionnaire be taught in Japanese high schools?
5. Is there any topic not being taught in the Japanese high school English class that you think should be?