The Analysis of Cognitive Level of Exercises on Japanese Language Textbook Minna no Nihongo and Its Relevance Based on User Experience

Authors

  • Meta Gesti Rahayu
  • Haryono
  • Heni Hernawati

Keywords:

Minna no nihongo, Taxonomy Bloom, Cognitive level, User experience, LPK

Abstract

This study explored the cognitive level of Japanese language textbook Minna no Nihongo based on Taxonomy Bloom’s theory and its relevance based on the user’s experience in the real working situation in Japan. The datas of this study are collected by analyzing 182 exercises on Renshuu B to know on which cognitive level is Minna no Nihongo exercises and also collecting the data related to the user’s experience by questionnaire. Participants are 81 person of LPK (Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja) students whom finished their training and are working or has been worked in Japan. The datas collected in this research are analyzed to know the cognitive level of Minna no Nihongo exercises and its relevance based on the review from the participants.

The result of the study shown that among 182 exercises, 86% are in Taxonomy Bloom’s C3 level that is categorized as LOTS (Lower Order Thinking Skills). This cognitive level is no longer enough for the 21 century skills which is needed in this industry 4.0 era. Based on the questionnaire filled by partisipants from 20 LPK in Indonesia, 90.1% are learned Japanese language from Minna no Nihongo. From the user experience, Minna no Nihongo has its strength and weakness based on the participant reviews that might be the consideration for Japanese learning, especially on LPK.

 

keywords: Minna no nihongo, Taxonomy Bloom, Cognitive level, User experience, LPK

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Published

2026-11-07

How to Cite

Rahayu, M. G. ., Haryono, & Hernawati, H. (2026). The Analysis of Cognitive Level of Exercises on Japanese Language Textbook Minna no Nihongo and Its Relevance Based on User Experience . Proceeding of International Conference on Japanese Studies, Language and Education, 7(1), 35-44. Retrieved from https://proceedings.aspbji.id/index.php/icjsle/article/view/151

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Proceeding of International Conference on Japanese Studies, Language and Education (ICJSLE)

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