Student Reactions to Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) in Japanese Universities
Keywords:
SOLE;, EFL, tertiary, presentationsAbstract
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.
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