As of March 1, 2020
Hiroaki Ayabe, D3
ayabe.hiroaki.56c
st.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Research Area
We human beings aim for self-realization through learning, which gives richness to our lives. So, effective learning is very important for us. In order to promote it, I have been studying the kinds of cognitive processes that could efficiently develop people’s learning ability and the kinds of learning strategies that could make our academic ability more reliable, by reviewing and considering various educational practices and psychological theories.
I am currently considering the cognitive mechanism of spontaneous diagram use based on cognitive load theory and brain science. Promoting spontaneous diagram use will significantly contribute to effective learning in children and students. We believe that proper allocation of cognitive resources and subjective judgment on learning strategy use will make spontaneous diagram use more likely to occur in learning and problem solving contexts.
Therefore, we are aiming to propose more effective learning and teaching methods by making the mechanisms clear from the perspectives of both educational psychology and brain science.
In our laboratory, beneficial discussions on learning strategies and motivations are conducted in a lovely manner. As a result, our members are achieving advanced research results. Our supervisor is Professor Emmanuel Manalo.
If you become interested in our research areas, we are looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much for visiting my webpage from all the sites possible.
Research achievement
Manalo, E., Uesaka, Y., Chen, O., & Ayabe, H. (2019). Showing what it looks like: Teaching students how to use diagrams in problem solving, communication, and thinking. In E. Manalo (Ed.), Deeper learning, dialogic learning, and critical thinking: Research-based strategies for the classroom (pp. 231-246). London and New York: Routledge. (Peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., Manalo, E., ＆ Hanaki, N. (in press) Teaching diagram knowledge that is useful for math word problem solving. EAPRIL 2019 Proceedings. (No peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2018). Can spontaneous diagram use be promoted in math word problem solving? Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, 10871, 817–820. (Peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Tanaka, H. (2016) Research and development on the acquisition program of learning strategies in application learning. Bulletin of Graduate School of Education of Waseda University, 8, 89-111. (Peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H. (2015). Studies on academic achievement principle and the effectiveness of learning strategies (master’s thesis). The Open University of Japan, Chiba, Japan.
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E., & Hanaki, N. (2019). Teaching diagram knowledge that is useful for math word problem solving. Paper presented at the European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning in 2019 (EAPRIL 2019), Tartu University, Tartu, Estonia, November 27-29. (Oral, peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2019). Appropriate diagram skills optimize brain activities in math word problem solving. Poster presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Educational Psychology (JAEP), Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan, September 14-16. (Poster，no peer review)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2018). Why is it important to promote students’spontaneity in using diagrams when solving math word problems? Paper presented at the 34th Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSET) Annual Conference (International Session), Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, September 28-30. (Oral, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2018). Influence of diagrams on cognitive load in math problem solving stages. Paper presented at the 34th Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSET) Annual Conference, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, September 28-30. (Oral, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2018). Can learners spontaneously produce appropriate diagrams and solve mathematical problems? Paper presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Educational Psychology (JAEP), Keio University, Yokohama, Japan, September 15-17. (Oral, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2018). Can spontaneous diagram use be promoted in math word problem solving? Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Diagrams (Diagrams 2018), Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK, June 20. (Oral, peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2017). Can learners spontaneously produce appropriate diagrams to solve mathematical problems? Poster presented at The 59th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Educational Psychology (JAEP), Nagoya International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan, October 7-9. (Poster, no peer review)
Ikawa, M., Ayabe, H., Matsuoka, M., Hiraoka, D., Nishiyama, S., Takano, R., & Kusumi, T. (2017). Validation and reliability of Japanese version scale of the statistical literacy. Poster presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Educational Psychology (JAEP), Nagoya International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan, October 7-9. (Poster, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., Manalo, E., Fuwa, Y., Takemura, K., & Hanaki, N. (2017). Elucidations of diagram utilization strategy in solving mathematical problem. Paper presented at the 33rd Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSET) Annual Conference, Shimane University, Matsue, Japan, September 15- 18. (Oral, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Tanaka, H. (2016) Research and development on the acquisition program of learning strategies in application learning. Poster presented at the 32nd Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSET) Annual Conference, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, September 13-15 (poster, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Tanaka, H., (2016). Research and development on the acquisition program of learning strategies in application learning. Poster presented at the Kyoto University - National Taiwan University International Symposium, "Social Cognitive Biology on Representation of Environment", SPIRITS. Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, July 31. (Poster, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H. (2017). Study on relationship between cognitive load theory and diagram utilization strategy in mathematical problem solving. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Meeting of the Future Education Research Institute, Hyogo Prefecture Private Schools Association Hall, Kobe, Japan, November 25. (Oral, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2017). Validation of teaching requirements for acquisition of diagram utilization strategy in mathematical problem solving. Poster presented at Junior researcher exchange meeting 2017, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, June 18. (Poster, no peer reviewed)
Ayabe, H., & Manalo, E. (2017). Can learners spontaneously produce appropriate diagrams to solve mathematical problems? Poster presented at the 9th Educational Research Exchange Meeting of University of Tokyo, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, June 17. (Poster, no peer reviewed)
Research grants and awards
Project: Examination of how diagrams knowledge promoting spontaneous use affects on brain activities in math word problem solving. Funding: Grant-in-Aid for Encouragement of Scientists (JSPS) (2019/04-2020/03). Role: Principal Investigator.
Project: Examination of how diagram use enhances the effectiveness of active learning. Funding: The Future Education Research Institute for Encouragement Award (2018/11-2019/10). Role: Principal Investigator.
Project: Examination of 'difficulty' by psychology and neuroscience. Funding: Kitano Foundation of Lifelong Integrated Education (2017/12-2018/11). Role: Principal Investigator.
Project: Elucidation of the mechanism between diagram use and cognitive load in mathematical problem solving - Can students solve problems by using diagrams spontaneously? Funding: The Future Education Research Institute for Encouragement Award (2018/11-2019/10). Role: Principal Investigator.
Social Activities and Invited Lecture
Ayabe, H. (2017). Learning strategies to become good at solving math word problems. The seminar on learning method (for the second graders of junior high school), Gifu Shotoku Junior High School, Gifu, Japan, March 1 - 22 (5 days).
Ayabe, H. (2016). Education and psychology which is useful for parenting. The educational seminar (for parents), Gifu Shotoku Junior High School, Gifu, Japan, November 23.
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