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2016/1/10

From the field of education (XNUMXnd)

Why active learning doesn't work

Takafumi Sakata

XNUMX.From active learning to active teaching

So what is the decisive factor that separates low-quality (failed) AL from high-quality one?Of course, the solution cannot be narrowed down to one.However, if I dare to mention one, I would like to mention the abilities and attitudes of the teachers themselves.In particular, the attitude of the teachers themselves has a great influence on the quality of AL.As mentioned above, it can be understood from the existence of teachers who are satisfied if they do formal AL (although it is very doubtful whether such teachers have the ability).

"It is certain that some universities, faculties, and faculty are extremely satisfied with the extreme understanding that it is sufficient to have students write, speak, and present rather than what they are learning ... ･ ･ Omitted ･ ･ ･ Since the focus is on the form rather than the content, it is natural that the lesson will be thin in content (Mizogami [op. Cit.], Pp. 104-105). " If so, teachers are particular about the growth of students and students, and in order to achieve that, they will proactively and actively educate.So to speak, active teaching (AT) may be the deciding factor for the success of AL.As in the case of the convenience store lunch box above, after overcoming the challenges faced by the students, we will present and provide further challenges.It is thought that AT, which tries to repeat the process as long as time and ability allow, is necessary for AL to succeed.In that sense, many universities and faculties are currently discussing the introduction of AL, but it may be urgent to create a system that can carry out AT for the success of AL.

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Takafumi Sakata

Professor, Faculty of Policy Studies, Chukyo University, Ph.D. (Commerce), Chairman of the Active Learning Promotion Subcommittee, Chukyo University Education Promotion Center Committee.Part-time lecturer at Nagoya University, Nagoya City University, and Kinjo Gakuin University.His main specialty is marketing strategy theory, distribution theory, and product planning theory, and he has a good reputation for lectures and training that emphasizes "interesting", "easy to understand", and "usefulness".Recent publications include "Marketing Design from XNUMX" (co-edited by Sugakusha) and "Product Planning from XNUMX" (co-authored by Sugakusha).In recent years, he has expanded the field of activities, such as presiding over a cross-industry exchange study session that gathers young business people in Nagoya.For details, please visit the seminar website (http://www.sakataseminar.jp/).