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Collaborative Learning in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms: The Role of Japanese Language Education (102447)
Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
This presentation reports on a classroom practice designed to foster collaborative learning among students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including Japanese students, international students, and returnees. The course focused on reading texts about contemporary social issues in Japan, aiming both to develop students’ academic vocabulary and expressions in Japanese and to deepen their understanding of Japanese society. Students engaged in collaborative tasks, discussions, and peer feedback activities, sharing perspectives, negotiating meaning, and supporting each other’s learning. Although differences in language proficiency and prior learning experience sometimes posed challenges, the interaction among students with varied backgrounds generated new insights and promoted intercultural understanding. Using texts on Japanese social issues as a common platform allowed students to connect linguistic learning with the exploration of social realities. By examining examples from these classroom practices, this presentation demonstrates that Japanese language education can provide a space for students not only to improve linguistic and academic skills but also to learn together about Japanese society. Collaborative learning in CLD classrooms thus functions as both language education and intercultural education, preparing students to engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives in an interconnected world.
Authors:
Keiko Okumura, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan
About the Presenter(s)
Professor Keiko Okumura is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Meiji Gakuin University in Japan
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