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Although pair and group work are usually used in language classrooms, some studies have explored the nature of such collaboration when students produce a combined work using an online platform. The application of Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, blogs and podcasts has attracted language instructors and learners to further explore the effectiveness of collaborative learning in their language learning environment. Wikis are one of the online learning tools that are commonly known for their online collaborative work. This paper presents the findings of student response of using Wikis for producing an online sushi documentary in a 10-week Japanese language course. The study employed a collaborative learning framework, and it presents qualitative data in the form of learner reflections and learner feedback. The results show that the learners experienced positive learning attributes in enhancing their Japanese language knowledge and understanding of culture. The extended discussion of this study is elaborated along with the suggestions for further research.
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Appendix A
Summary of Coursework:
No. | Topic | Type of assessments | Assessment mode | Duration | No. of students (per group) | Deadlines (2014) | Marks breakdown |
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1 | Sushi competition | Practical | Group work (Peer assessment) | 2 h | 4–5 | 17th Oct | 10 |
Online Written Assignment (via Wikispaces) | N/A | 3rd Nov | 5 | ||||
TOTAL: | 15 | ||||||
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Topic | :Basic Japanese for Culture |
Sub-topic | :Sushi Competition |
Practical Instructions [10 marks] | :a. Choose 3 OR 4 types of sushi. |
:b. Prepare the relevant ingredients for sushi making (as long as it is HALAL). | |
:c. These relevant ingredients MUST be prepared at home. | |
:d. Ensure those ingredients are carefully labeled in two languages: English & Japanese (Hiragana & Katakana ONLY). | |
:e. Take some photos while making the sushi for documentary purpose. | |
:f. Bring your own tools, containers, tissue packs, garbage bags and newspapers. | |
Written Instructions [5 marks] | :a. Produce an online magazine of sushi making. |
:b. This online magazine must consist of introduction of the history of sushi (in English), the making procedure (in English), ingredients and prices in (Hiragana & Katakana ONLY), and your group reflection on this coursework (in English). | |
:c. The online magazine must include relevant descriptions, taken photographs at the sushi competition scene or any other relevant materials that support the sushi making process. | |
:d. Publish your online magazine via Wikispaces. | |
:e. It is optional for you to produce a short video of the whole process. |
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Rodrigues, P.D. (2016). The Impact of Collaborative Learning Using Wikis Among Japanese as a Foreign Language (JFL) Learners of the Tertiary Level. In: Fook, C., Sidhu, G., Narasuman, S., Fong, L., Abdul Rahman, S. (eds) 7th International Conference on University Learning and Teaching (InCULT 2014) Proceedings. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-664-5_24
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