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ERIC ED511897: The Relationship between Cross-Culture Communication...
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The purpose of this study was to examine the positive
impact of second language learners' cross-cultural
awareness in the target language. More specifically, the
pedagogical desired outcomes include: (1) exploring how
students can increase their motivation in learning a
foreign language by engaging in the cross-cultural
activity "Sister School Project", (2) enhancing their
learning motivation through a better understanding of the
world in which students live and the opportunity to see
that they can be a positive influence in it. The study
involved 31 fifth grade Japanese elementary students. In
addition to the fifth grade students who evaluated their
experience both before and after the program, another 10
randomly selected sixth grade Japanese elementary
students at the same school evaluated their experience
with the program, which they had completed a year before.
The study took place at an integrated classroom at an
Elementary School. Forty-eight lessons were planned, with
the help of the Japanese Homeroom Teacher (JHT) and the
author of this study, over a four-month period, according
to the school curriculum. Japanese students participated
in a sister school project with Egyptian students of the
same grade level. Data were collected through a close-end
before and after questionnaire and an interview that
quantified learners' level of interest and motivation in
participating in this learning program. Results indicate
the first outcome about increasing students' motivation
in learning a foreign language, the students' use of
different strategies appeared to assist them in creating
a good learning environment and improving their interest
in studying that language. The students' use of self-
evaluation and their positive attitude in learning
appeared to assist them in understanding the global
situation in a positive way. Results show that the
students were better able to participate and express
their ability and knowledge in the target language and
had improved motivation. Educators need to increase their
knowledge of the cognitive and effective impact of cross-
cultural activity on students' ability to use a second
language. Additional data includes 2 figures, 4 tables, 4
questionnaires and copy of original Sister School
Contract.
Date Published: 2016-01-31 16:37:00
Identifier: ERIC_ED511897
Item Size: 13945212
Language: english
Media Type: texts
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