| Academic Year |
2024Year |
School/Graduate School |
School of Education |
| Lecture Code |
C7000402 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
特別支援教育基礎論 |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
トクベツシエンキョウイクキソロン |
Subject Name in
English |
Basic Theory and Practice of Special Needs Education |
| Instructor |
CHAMBERS DIANNE,OMORI MARIKO |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
チェンバース ダイアン,オオモリ マリコ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(2nd) Tues3-4：Faculty Office |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
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| Lecture oriented/discussions/presentations by students |
| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
1
:
Undergraduate Introductory
|
| Course Area（Area） |
24
:
Social Sciences |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
07
:
Education |
| Eligible Students |
HUSA students |
| Keywords |
Students with Special Needs, collaboration, Special School |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
|
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | This course is for HUSA students and will be conducted in English. Please note that this course does not provide the credits necessary to obtain a teaching license for special-needs schools. Japanese students who wish to take this course should contact the person in charge of the class in advance. |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
To deepen understanding of the special needs education, we will explain special education schools and classes, their roles and concepts, and how classes are constructed. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson 1 - Orientation
lesson 2 - History of Special Needs Education in Japan
lesson 3 - Education for people with vision disorders or auditory disorders
lesson 4 - Education for people with intellectual disabilities or physical disabilities
lesson 5 - Education for students with health issues
lesson 6 - Education for students who are Neurodiverse
lesson 7 - Target, teaching content, and methods of independent activities
lesson 8 - Significance of an individual education support plan and how to create one
lesson 9 - Assistive Technology to support students in Special Education schools
lesson 10 - Collaborative learning and reasonable accommodations
lesson 11 - Outline of special needs education in kindergarten, elementary schools
lesson 12 - Outline of special needs education in junior high schools
lesson 13 - The role of special needs education coordinator in elementary and junior high schools
lesson 14 - Overview of teaching in that resource room system (the resource class system)
lesson 15 - Student Presentation |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
The lecturer will provide links to any additional reading as required. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
|
| (More Details) |
Online methods will be used in case of emergency conditions |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
|
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Students should attend every class and review the content of the class each week to ensure they gain the maximum benefit from the class. |
| Requirements |
|
| Grading Method |
Student Presentation - 50%
Final Paper - 50% |
| Practical Experience |
Experienced
|
| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
The class is taught by highly experienced teachers and researchers in the field of special and inclusive education. The main instructor has been a teacher in a special school setting and a special classroom setting. The experiences of the lecturers will be instrumental in assisting the students to grow their knowledge and understanding of special education and inclusion. |
| Message |
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| Other |
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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. |