Student Reactions to Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) in Japanese Universities

要旨

<jats:p>In self-organised learning environments (SOLEs), students work in groups to answer “big questions” (BQs) and then present their findings. The teacher does not teach, but rather takes on the role of facilitator, encouraging maximal student autonomy and collaborative learning. It is an approach to education that diverges from traditional teacher-cantered education systems. As such, it might seem unorthodox to school administrations and confusing to students. This study, conducted in Japan in 2024, offers a framework for conducting SOLEs in conventional tertiary EFL programs. It provides data on student reactions to SOLEs and points the way for future studies.   </jats:p>