The Process by Which Japanese-learning Children Develop their Individuality:

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  • 日本語を母語としない子どもがその子らしさを発揮していくプロセス
  • Focusing on Language Use
  • ―言語の選択に焦点をあてて―

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to clarify the process by which Japanese-learning children in a preschool demonstrate their individuality as members of a class while using their native language. We conducted an observation of a child, for 20 months, who entered a preschool with no knowledge of Japanese. We focused on the language they used in the preschool and analyzed the observation data using the Trajectory Equifinality Model and the Three Layers Model of Genesis. The results indicated that it is not necessary to think that they should avoid using their native language because they cannot communicate in it, it is rather important to feel that they are accepted as a whole person by peers even if using their native language. Taken together, the study suggested that a class in which Japanese-learning children feel positive about their own native language may encourage their independent action.

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  • CRID
    1390298211935410944
  • DOI
    10.20617/reccej.61.1_127
  • ISSN
    24241679
    13409808
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Disallowed

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