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

Transformative learning through COIL

Nov 1, 2025, 11:00 AM
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 509

Speakers

Oana Cusen (Kwansei Gakuin University) Roxana Sandu (Toyo University)

Description

This study examines transformative learning in collaborative online international learning (COIL) by applying transformative learning theory to a five-week COIL initiative at a Japanese university. Data was collected through student surveys, learning diaries, and teacher observations. Thematic and narrative analysis identified three patterns of self-awareness and transformation, influenced by students’ prior experiences, highlighting COIL’s potential for fostering growth. The study emphasizes the role of self-examination for improving COIL learning experiences.

Summary

This study examines transformative learning in collaborative online international learning (COIL) by applying transformative learning theory to a five-week COIL initiative at a Japanese university. Data was collected through student surveys, learning diaries, and teacher observations. Thematic and narrative analysis identified three patterns of self-awareness and transformation, influenced by students’ prior experiences, highlighting COIL’s potential for fostering growth. The study emphasizes the role of self-examination for improving COIL learning experiences.

Teaching Context College and university education

Author

Roxana Sandu (Toyo University)

Co-author

Oana Cusen (Kwansei Gakuin University)

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