Paper short abstract:

The purpose of this practical research is to analyze classroom activities based on the analysis items extracted in previous research and this practical process, and to present concretely the methodology required for dialogue and collaboration in local Japanese language education.

Paper long abstract:

The purpose of Japanese language education in the local community is to establish equal relationships among participants with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds through dialogue and cooperation toward the realization of a multicultural society. However, according to Yonese (2010), which analyzed cases of human resource development in local Japanese language education, if the classroom relies on volunteers and coordinators, the role itself is fixed and the purpose of the activity is "communicate". Instead, it is easy to shift to teaching. It has been pointed out that not only training courses but also long-term involvement, explanation and discussion by the program coordinator is the key to fostering volunteers who engage in dialogue and collaboration.

Therefore, in April 2019, as one of the coordinators, we opened a classroom while exploring a system based on collaboration between industry, academia, and the private sector. The purpose of this practical research is to analyze classroom activities based on the analysis items extracted in previous research and this practical process, and to present concretely the methodology required for dialogue and collaboration in local Japanese language education. The analysis items were 1) "verbalization of information" by related parties, 2) "sharing of information" regarding foreigners, 3) "recognition of differences" in behavior styles among participants, and 4) "symbiosis" by each participant. Voluntary participation in "". The characteristic of this classroom activity is that while constructing a multi-layer system with functional differentiation such as planning (NPO, company, university), operation (public hall, volunteer, support student), finance (ward office), Japanese classroom Is expanding.

Analysis based on the minutes of the seminar, field notes, etc. during the classroom trial period showed the following specific methods of dialogue and collaboration. For example, (1) verbalization of information, (2) sharing of information, (3) introduction of self-introduction and culture by all participants, (4) placement and introduction of teaching materials by volunteers. On the other hand, from a sustainability perspective, issues such as continuing learning and maintaining volunteer motivation remain.

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