Using Scenario-Based Learning Applications in Field Work and Group Discussion for Disaster Education

Abstract

Recently, natural disasters that are difficult to predict such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis are increasing all over the world in including in Japan. As a preliminary training to protect people from these crises, disaster prevention education also shows the importance of learning using geographical information and web applications. Therefore, in this research, we included location information that anyone can easily make, we conducted field work and group work for reviewing using scenario-based learning applications, and evaluated their usefulness. As a result, in terms of interest and motivation, the usefulness this learning material was demonstrated. Especially, group work showed the importance of dialogue with others. In addition, improvements have been shown in this study.