天井 響子
The Association between Experience of Independent Learning in Early Adolescence and Life-long Learning:
Data from A Survey to Alumni of a Secondary School in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Kyoko Amai
March, 2020
Abstract
Active learning (AL) has become common not only in western countries but also in eastern countries including Japan; however, there is scarce research regarding the association between AL experiences in early adolescence and life-long learning. This study examined the effect of AL in secondary school and learning in college and the workplace. The data of 2,307 (1,111 males; 1,195 females; 1 unknown; mean age 54.3) alumni of a secondary school in the Tokyo metropolitan area who completed an anonymous questionnaire was analyzed. The whole sample was divided into three groups depending on the experiences of AL in secondary school: non-AL, low-AL, and high-AL. Tukey’s tests were conducted for mean comparison. The result illustrated that those who actively learned through AL in secondary school showed higher engagement and performance in college. Also, they recognized more opportunities to enhance their skills in the workplace. In consequence, the possibility of that AL in early adolescence enhances motivation for life-long learning was suggested.
