Learner in Using Web-Based Class Site, the Report of Applied Blended Learning in Japanese Listening Class: Choukai Shochukyu

Abstract

In the second semester, at pre-intermediate listening class (choukai shochukyu) we are trying to applied blended learning strategies. The strategies using the free web-based class site from Blackboard Company; coursesites.com. The course conducted in 14 times, with six times face to face learning, and eight times is online learning. During the learning process, has a test or quiz for evaluation. This paper will report that process, problems, and result. Use a descriptive qualitative method; this paper will describe all the process. The research shows four points. 1) The learner who is young people whose daily use internet person still combating with the web using. These are made the blended learning has some technical problem.  2) The web-based class site made student easily find resources, 3) The student more motivated to learn the Japanese Language, especially listening class.  4)The student wants applied blended learning still conducting in next semester for various reasons. The report concluding result is the blended learning strategies in Japanese listening class need modification to answering the problems, but still capable of conducting in the next level Japanese Listening Class.