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Abstract
This case study is about a special class, of which the researcher himself functioned as the class teacher. The researcher hoped to develop a learning class by means of the spirit of a learning organization. The researcher also hoped that, through interviewing former class teachers, interviewing parents and holding seminars for parents, interviewing students and studying their personal information, discussing class-related issues and performing SWOT analysis, he would understand the background and the features of class learning, plan the strategy of class learning, begin a learning program in accordance with the students’ needs for learning, so as to diversify class learning, fan the students’ passion for learning, and ultimately alter the students’ attitude toward learning and the characteristics of their learning. The four purposes of this research are to, namely mold the learning belief of the class, make the content of the class’ learning so active and creative that the class will become fascinated with their learning, form a self-disciplined class and help it achieve student-initiated learning and teamwork, and increase the efficiency of education. The intended goal of the four purposes is, in turn, to create a learning class characterized by the following features and functions. The class has a strong belief in, and definite attitudes toward, learning. The class is continually engaged in diversified learning in an atmosphere fill with enthusiasm for learning. The class takes the initiative in addressing, rather than averting, any problem that arises. The learning atmosphere and the students’ attitude and behavior in the course of learning are ever-changing. The class is efficient.
After twenty months’ study, the researcher drew the following conclusions with regard to the goal of this research.
I.Molding the Class’ Learning Belief
1.After studying the students’ background and their learning features, the researcher discovered that, through the discussions conducted at class meetings, it is feasible to make the students accept a learning program and develop a learning belief characterized by self-motivation, respect and vitality.
2.Keep carrying out dialogues and discussions, assist the students in developing their capability of introspection and correction in the course of training, functioning and manifestation of mentality and systematic thinking, with a view to helping the students acquire the experience of alteration and motivating the students so that, instead of being passive, they will take the initiative in learning.
II.Making the Content of the Class’ Learning So Active and Creative That the Class Will Become Fascinated with Their Learning
1.In addition to the school’s curriculum, the class should be given a diversified learning program, including seminars, discussions, reading & reports, daily life practice, field study, Web design, extracurricular activities and competitions. Hence, the students will be keen on learning because of their need to learn.
2.Assist, step by step, the class in developing its capability of planning its own learning activities.
III.Forming a Self-Disciplined Class and Helping it Achieve Student-Initiated Learning and Teamwork
1.The class should develop a management mechanism whose two functions are, namely team management and learning management.
2.The class should become self-disciplined in their campus life and cooperative in their learning, so that learning atmosphere is both natural and dynamic
IV.Increasing Efficiency of Education
1.The class felt that, they learnt more than the other classes did, their reasoning was more sophisticated than the others’ was. The class realized that they were always ready to learn and enthusiastic about the learning activities and competitions.
2.Since the students have not yet graduated from the school, it is difficult to predict the effect of the introduction of a learning class on students’ pursuit of tertiary education. Nevertheless, their current academic performance at school remains sound and steady.
Based on the conclusions and revelations of this research, the following proposals are put forth.
A.Explore the characteristics of class learning thoroughly. Provide a learning program fit for the characteristics of class learning.
B.A learning class is the starting point for students’ lifetime learning. Haste makes waste.
C.A class teacher will not develop a learning class by working alone or ignoring the reality.
D.The formation of a class’ learning belief is of vital importance, as far as the development of a learning class is concerned.
E.It is important to form a leading team and attach great importance to the pursuit of achievements, as far as the development of a learning class is concerned.
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