In the 111th academic year, the researcher introduced Flipped Teaching, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and Learning by Teaching methods into ""Intermediate Japanese Reading and Grammar (I)(II)"" courses. The aim was to enhance students’ learning concentration and learning effectiveness. This study reports on the outcomes of these innovative teaching practices based on a questionnaire survey conducted after implementing the courses. It focuses on students’ open-ended responses regarding their preferences for traditional teaching versus the three Learner-Centered methods, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and considering any possible improvements that might be made.
The survey analysis confirmed that the three specific teaching methods improved students’ learning concentration and learning effectiveness. The majority of students favored these innovative approaches over traditional ones. The main reason cited for this preference was that students felt they developed a ""deeper understanding and impression"" of the subject matter. On the other hand, the common reasons for preferring traditional teaching over innovative methods was that students were ""unable to solve problems immediately"" (Flipped Teaching), also that ""directly listening to the teacher’s explanation, leaves a stronger impression and feels more reassuring""