著者

藤本 かおる

出版者

特定非営利活動法人 日本e-Learning学会

雑誌

日本e-Learning学会誌 (ISSN:13490192)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.19, pp.27-41, 2019-09-03 (Released:2019-09-04)

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This study explored the challenges faced by Japanese language teachers in conducting online classes for groups of students at the beginner level. Unstructured interviews with three Japanese language teachers were conducted to examine this issue. An analysis of the data collected from the interviews revealed certain factors causing teachers’ dissatisfaction with overall class management in online classes, such as in handling practices that they normally provide in a face-to-face class, structuring the learning environment, or understanding the motivation of individual leaners, as they cannot watch over all students. The teachers expressed that simply getting accustomed to conducting online classes for groups of students could reduce their dissatisfaction, but felt that this may be akin to giving up. They also voiced that technological support offered by IT specialists, such as changing the Internet network or the online communication system, could offer limited solutions.