Effects of Experiential Learning in General Education on Change in Freshmen's Learning Style

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  • 初年次教育における体験型学習と学生の学びの深化
  • ハツ ネンジ キョウイク ニ オケル タイケンガタ ガクシュウ ト ガクセイ ノ マナビ ノ シンカ

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This study examines the effects of experiential learning in general education on change in students' learning style. We focus on freshmen students in classes taught by the authors. The main learning activities were as follows. 1) Question-answer sessions and group discussion of explanations given by the teaching staff. 2) Investigation of the university's library and overseas students center and two private companies (two institutions' roles in supporting students' learning and expectations and their work life after university graduation). 3) Presentation of results of the students' investigations and group discussion. Experiential learning has positive effects on supporting students' transition from high school to university, developing their learning style, and obtaining knowledge about universities. Obtaining positive effects requires instructors to urge students to participate in class and increase their opportunities for discussion. We found it necessary to limit class size to approximately 100 students, and select certain students as team leaders to increase the good effects of experiential learning.

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