@article{oai:kobe-cufs.repo.nii.ac.jp:00002445, author = {ALLAL-SUMOTO, Takara K. and ALLAL-SUMOTO, Takara K.}, journal = {研究年報, Journal of Research Institute}, month = {Dec}, note = {application/pdf, “Active learning” and communication skills in a context of globalization have been emphasized by MEXT (MEXT, 2012) and activities such as presentation, debate and discussion has become main activities in university speaking classes and have gradually replaced daily conversation activities. However, discussion activities often seem to be not working well in English classes. In this research, some materials, preparations and structure of discussion from our university English classes will be introduced, along with how each activity worked or did not work, what changes would be required, and the students’ reactions toward the activities will be introduced., Konan University}, pages = {135--155}, title = {Improving student involvement in discussions}, volume = {58}, year = {2018} }