October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Group reflection as a catalyst for transformation and autonomy

Oct 31, 2025, 4:00 PM
30m
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1
Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Learner Development Room 303

Speakers

Machiko Asakawa (Komazawa Women's University)Mr Taron Plaza (Komazawa Women's University)

Description

Reflection fosters learner autonomy, but what happens when students reflect together? This session explores group reflective practice in an English Workshop course, where students collaboratively analyze their learning, give peer-feedback, and explore new perspectives. Using Mezirow’s transformative learning theory, we present interview findings on students’ linguistic self-confidence, identity as English speakers, and metacognition. Attendees will gain insights into implementing group reflection to enhance motivation and autonomy in their courses.

Summary

Reflection fosters learner autonomy, but what happens when students reflect together? This session explores group reflective practice in an English Workshop course, where students collaboratively analyze their learning, give peer-feedback, and explore new perspectives. Using Mezirow’s transformative learning theory, we present interview findings on students’ linguistic self-confidence, identity as English speakers, and metacognition. Attendees will gain insights into implementing group reflection to enhance motivation and autonomy in their courses.

Teaching Context College and university education

Authors

Machiko Asakawa (Komazawa Women's University) Mr Taron Plaza (Komazawa Women's University)

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