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学科	教育文化学科	ゼミ教員名	WILLIAM ROBERT STEVENSON III	年度	2016年度
タイトル	The meaning of Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) and the practical use of Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: A consideration based on the results of a questionnaire survey for university students

内容	This thesis examines the meaning of Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) and the practical use of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. ALTs have a good influence on students, but there is much critical research about ALTs. Moreover, there is little research on students who have taken classes conducted by ALT. This study investigates the experiences of university students who have previously studied under ALT. Based on the results of a questionnaire survey for university students. This thesis highlights the problem points and advantages of ALT or JET program, and considers their practical use. The contents of the questionnaire are mainly “the existing of ALT aroused your interest in study of English or not” “glad to take the class conducted by ALT in the education of English or not”, and “ALT is needed in education of English in Japan or not.” Considering the consequences of these questions, some students wonder about the meaning of existing ALT. However, many also think that ALTs are need in education of English in Japan. In conclusion, this thesis considers the practical use of the JET program and ALTs.

内容

This thesis examines the meaning of Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) and the practical use of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. ALTs have a good influence on students, but there is much critical research about ALTs. Moreover, there is little research on students who have taken classes conducted by ALT. This study investigates the experiences of university students who have previously studied under ALT. Based on the results of a questionnaire survey for university students. This thesis highlights the problem points and advantages of ALT or JET program, and considers their practical use. The contents of the questionnaire are mainly “the existing of ALT aroused your interest in study of English or not” “glad to take the class conducted by ALT in the education of English or not”, and “ALT is needed in education of English in Japan or not.” Considering the consequences of these questions, some students wonder about the meaning of existing ALT. However, many also think that ALTs are need in education of English in Japan. In conclusion, this thesis considers the practical use of the JET program and ALTs.

講評	Befitting a seminar dedicated to examining educational developments on a global scale, this year’s graduation theses span a world of topics. Several examine how cultures change (or remain the same) as they cross traditional borders. Some focus on educational practices specific to Japan, looking to place them in a global context. Others look at global trends that, for one reason or another, have yet to be fully integrated into Japan. Two papers are comparative studies, contrasting policies across national borders. The most popular theme this year was ESD, with a total of four related papers. Several papers rely heavily on newspaper archives, while others are based primarily on interviews. All of the papers contain sections that are thoroughly original, evidencing the effort of seminar members to either work with new topics or take new approaches to more familiar themes. Naturally, in addition to the normal challenges of researching and writing, all of the students wrote their final papers in English using at least some English-language materials. I am proud of the students’ work and convinced that the process of researching and writing has enrichened their intellectual growth. Well done!

講評

Befitting a seminar dedicated to examining educational developments on a global scale, this year’s graduation theses span a world of topics. Several examine how cultures change (or remain the same) as they cross traditional borders. Some focus on educational practices specific to Japan, looking to place them in a global context. Others look at global trends that, for one reason or another, have yet to be fully integrated into Japan. Two papers are comparative studies, contrasting policies across national borders. The most popular theme this year was ESD, with a total of four related papers. Several papers rely heavily on newspaper archives, while others are based primarily on interviews. All of the papers contain sections that are thoroughly original, evidencing the effort of seminar members to either work with new topics or take new approaches to more familiar themes. Naturally, in addition to the normal challenges of researching and writing, all of the students wrote their final papers in English using at least some English-language materials. I am proud of the students’ work and convinced that the process of researching and writing has enrichened their intellectual growth. Well done!

キーワード1	ALT
キーワード2	the JET program
キーワード3	English-language education
キーワード4	a questionnaire survey
キーワード5