C7000101 Introduction to School Education in Japan

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code C7000101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本の教育入門

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンノキョウイクニュウモン

Subject Name in
English Introduction to School Education in Japan

Instructor KUWAYAMA HISASHI

Instructor
(Katakana) クワヤマ　ヒサシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon9-10,Fri9-10：EDU L309

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Discussion about a designated theme based on reading/audio-visual materials. Basically face-to-face, but, if necessary due to health reasons, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students International students

Keywords Education in Japan, Socio-Cultural Perspective on Education, SDG_04, husa

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This course is an introductory subject on "Education in Japan" by using basic Japanese (partially English) terms for smooth and effective learning in other specialized courses of each program.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course is set mainly for international undergraduate students. It has two objectives: i) acquiring basic understanding of educational terms and its usage in Japanese: and ii) acquiring basic understanding on education system and culture in Japan.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Introduction to Education in Japan (Workshop on Education)
Lesson2: Outline of Education System in Japan
Lesson3: Educational Administration at the National and Local Levels in Japan
Lesson4: School Administration and Management in Japan
Lesson5: Teachers in Japan
Lesson6: School Visit (1)
Lesson7: Reflection on School Visit (1)
Lesson8: Outline of Curriculum and Textbook in Japan
Lesson9: Practical Example of School Subjects and Activities in Japan
Lesson10: Brief History of Education in Japan
Lesson11: Cross-Cultural Perspective on Education in Japan
Lesson12: Lifelong Learning Society and Educational Reforms in Japan
Lesson13: School Visit (2)
Lesson14: Reflection on School Visit (2)
Lesson15: Wrap-up

Report Assingment

If school visits are difficult to implement due to any reason, supplementary lectures will be provided.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No specific textbook, but reading materials in basic Japanese will be distributed before/in the classes. If too easy, some books will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interest and willingness.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Preparation/refrection are required before/after each class. Regarding the content understanding, join the classes always with questions from the perspective of international comparisons between your home country, Japan, and even third countries. On Japanese language skills, please prepare and review the course materials in a way that will lead to accurate language production (speaking and writing). If you are an international student who are familiar to using "kanji", Chinese characters, do not rely too much on intuitive conceptual understanding from "kanji", but improve your Japanese proficiency level.

Requirements The instruction language is mainly Japanese, but partially English will be used in accordance with students' needs. Those who prefer a full English course, please take a similar course, either "Introduction to Education in Japan (A)" or "(B)". Also, as the course contents in Japanese are too simple for Japanese students, they are supposed to take "Introduction to Education in Japan (A) or (B)" that is implemented in English.
Please confirm if the credit of this course can be included as a part of the required credits for graduation in each school and program. For example, when Japanese undergraduate students in School of Education take this course, the credit will be awarded, but not be counted for graduation.

Grading Method Participation and Contribution in Class Discussion (25%)
Mini Reports (45%: 15% each of three reports)
Term Paper (30%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	C7000101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本の教育入門
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンノキョウイクニュウモン
Subject Name in English	Introduction to School Education in Japan
Instructor	KUWAYAMA HISASHI
Instructor (Katakana)	クワヤマ　ヒサシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon9-10,Fri9-10：EDU L309
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Discussion about a designated theme based on reading/audio-visual materials. Basically face-to-face, but, if necessary due to health reasons, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	International students
Keywords	Education in Japan, Socio-Cultural Perspective on Education, SDG_04, husa
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This course is an introductory subject on "Education in Japan" by using basic Japanese (partially English) terms for smooth and effective learning in other specialized courses of each program.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course is set mainly for international undergraduate students. It has two objectives: i) acquiring basic understanding of educational terms and its usage in Japanese: and ii) acquiring basic understanding on education system and culture in Japan.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Introduction to Education in Japan (Workshop on Education) Lesson2: Outline of Education System in Japan Lesson3: Educational Administration at the National and Local Levels in Japan Lesson4: School Administration and Management in Japan Lesson5: Teachers in Japan Lesson6: School Visit (1) Lesson7: Reflection on School Visit (1) Lesson8: Outline of Curriculum and Textbook in Japan Lesson9: Practical Example of School Subjects and Activities in Japan Lesson10: Brief History of Education in Japan Lesson11: Cross-Cultural Perspective on Education in Japan Lesson12: Lifelong Learning Society and Educational Reforms in Japan Lesson13: School Visit (2) Lesson14: Reflection on School Visit (2) Lesson15: Wrap-up Report Assingment If school visits are difficult to implement due to any reason, supplementary lectures will be provided.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No specific textbook, but reading materials in basic Japanese will be distributed before/in the classes. If too easy, some books will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interest and willingness.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Preparation/refrection are required before/after each class. Regarding the content understanding, join the classes always with questions from the perspective of international comparisons between your home country, Japan, and even third countries. On Japanese language skills, please prepare and review the course materials in a way that will lead to accurate language production (speaking and writing). If you are an international student who are familiar to using "kanji", Chinese characters, do not rely too much on intuitive conceptual understanding from "kanji", but improve your Japanese proficiency level.
Requirements	The instruction language is mainly Japanese, but partially English will be used in accordance with students' needs. Those who prefer a full English course, please take a similar course, either "Introduction to Education in Japan (A)" or "(B)". Also, as the course contents in Japanese are too simple for Japanese students, they are supposed to take "Introduction to Education in Japan (A) or (B)" that is implemented in English. Please confirm if the credit of this course can be included as a part of the required credits for graduation in each school and program. For example, when Japanese undergraduate students in School of Education take this course, the credit will be awarded, but not be counted for graduation.
Grading Method	Participation and Contribution in Class Discussion (25%) Mini Reports (45%: 15% each of three reports) Term Paper (30%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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