A Study of The Model and an approach for Teach-Less Learn-More Activities: The Case Study of Japanese Conversation in Asian Study of Lower-Secondary Students at Sapprawanwittayakom School

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) create a model and the methods for Teach-Less LearnMore Activities of Japanese language conversation as integrated in ASEAN Study for Lower-Secondary students (M.1-3), and 2) to propose the guideline for Japanese language introduction in Teach-Less Learn-More Activities to  appraiwanwittayakom School at Phitsanulok Province. The research method was a participatory action
research, comprising 26 lower-secondary students at Sappraiwanwittayakom School. The lesson plan was designed prior to the second semester of Academic Year 2017. The activities were conducted 10 sessions during the second semester of Academic Year 2017. The findings revealed that the learning model was optional, responsive to the interests of lower-secondary students, and the methods were based on communicative approach and cooperative learning which were highly appropriate. The students turned up with good attitudes towards Japanese language and have basic knowledge about economic relation-ship between Japan and ASEAN. Furthermore, 42.31 per cent of them would like to learn how to read, write, speak, and use proper Japanese grammar. The school is therefore advised to conduct these activities again in the following year, and to open a class for those who wish to further their Japanese language study.