Self-Assessment and Dynamics of Learners’ Preferences toward Texts in Japanese Reading Instruction in the Digital Age

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10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_28How to use a DOI?

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Preference for Texts; Self-Assessment; Correlation of Reading Ability; Japanese Language; Digital Era

Abstract

The rapid development of technology has linked generation-Z closely to gadgets, affecting their preferences for digital texts when learning Japanese. This study examines correlations between students’ self-assessment of their ability and willingness to read, and preferences in selecting and reading Japanese digital texts using a quantitative descriptive method with closed and open-ended questionnaires. A two-tailed Pearson correlation test with IBM SPSS Statistics 26 analyzed the hypothesis, while open-ended questionnaire responses provided additional insights. The research involved 55 third-year students in a Japanese language program at a university in Surabaya, who assessed their ability and willingness to read various digital texts. Results show a strong correlation between self-assessed ability and willingness to read. Two types of learner preferences emerged i.e. those preferring challenging texts with high self-confidence and a desire to improve, and those preferring easier texts that align with their skills, feeling comfortable and free. Both types avoid texts beyond their proficiency, even if the topic is interesting. Preferences are influenced by four main factors i.e. personal interest, linguistic mastery, time allocation, and the collaborative learning environment. These findings aid in designing curricula and learning strategies that align with student interests and abilities, promoting dynamic interactions in learning Japanese in the digital era.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mintarsih Mintarsih
AU  - Dewi Rachmatin
AU  - Urip Z. Fanani
AU  - Nise S. Sasanti
AU  - Amira A. Kocimaheni
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/13
TI  - Self-Assessment and Dynamics of Learners’ Preferences toward Texts in Japanese Reading Instruction in the Digital Age
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2024 (IJCAH 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 258
EP  - 273
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_28
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_28
ID  - Mintarsih2025
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