On the educational meaning of Havruta reading discussion class : Focusing on the case of <Reading and Discussion> liberal arts class in G University

This study has the following two purposes. First, this study examines the educational implications of Havruta reading discussion classes in this era where high-tech and high-touch is emphasized. Second, the purpose is to check the effectiveness of the Havruta reading discussion class in terms of performance. In light of the results of running and reflecting on team-based havruta-style reading and discussion classes, it is thought that teaching and learning method of refining and expanding thoughts through havruta reading discussions instead of the instructor's one-sided teaching has the value of being used as a response strategy to the liberal arts education methodology in the era of great digital transformation. The concept of high touch, which is emphasized along with the active use of edutech due to the development of digital technology, is further highlighting the effectiveness and importance of learner-centered participatory education methods. It is concluded that reading and discussion, which ‘ask your own questions’ through reading, ‘expand limited thoughts and perspectives’ through discussion, and develop the power of thinking and communication, can be a human-tailored teaching and learning method in the era of digital transformation.