CC000411 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC000411 Subject Classification Liberal Arts Education (day)

Subject Name 教養ゼミ

Subject Name
（Katakana）キヨウヨウゼミ

Subject Name in
English Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Instructor KAGEYAMA KAZUYA

Instructor
(Katakana) カゲヤマ　カズヤ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4：EDU L206

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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exercises

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students

Keywords mathematics education, school/academic math

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education It is a compulsory two-credit course common to all universities.
The Liberal Arts Seminar provides opportunities to foster intellectual interest by actively involving new students in learning activities.
The seminars also serve to promote communication between students, teachers and each other, and to form a learning group.
Expected Outcome In conjunction with the basic university education subject 'Introduction to University Education', the following learning outcomes are expected.
1. understanding of university learning methods and formation of an independent learning attitude
2. development of problem-finding skills
3. mastery of methods for collecting information such as literature materials
4. acquisition of logical and critical thinking methods
5. Acquisition and improvement of reading comprehension, expression, presentation and discussion skills.
6. understanding of the social rules of university life

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The aim is to acquire the ability to think logically and critically on the basis of evidence and to examine one's own thinking on historical and contemporary issues that humanity and society have had to deal with.
and the ability to express oneself appropriately.

Class Schedule lesson1 guidance
Studying at university and the environment
lesson2 guidance
Difference between inquiry and study, fast and slow modes of thinking
lesson3 theme setting
Relationship between academic mathematics and school mathematics
lesson4 theme setting
The relationship between mathematics and society
lesson5 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration1
Mathematical background of rational and irrational numbers
lesson6 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration1
Devices for teaching rational and irrational numbers
lesson7 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration2
Usefulness of mathematical models
lesson8 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration2
Devising instruction centred on mathematical models
lesson9 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration3
Significance of extension and generalisation
lesson10 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration3
Devising instruction with a focus on extension and generalisation
lesson11 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration4
Mathematical background of mathematical proofs
lesson12 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration4
Devices and difficulties in teaching mathematical proofs
lesson13 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration5
Spatial imagination and mathematical thinking
lesson14 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration5
Devices for teaching students to use their spatial imagination
lesson15 Presentation and exchange of results of explorRation6
Reflection

No final examinations are specifically scheduled.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 島田茂(2021；初版は1990)．数学教師のための問題集，共立出版．(in Japanese)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In order to read the designated textbooks, it is necessary to have not only the knowledge of school mathematics, but also the concept of academic mathematics
The following are some of the requirements for the study of the textbooks. An environment for exploration and study (library, reading room, access to e-journals, presence of various specialists, etc.) is available.
and experience learning that starts from not knowing and not understanding.

Requirements

Grading Method The evaluation is based on the contribution made in each session of the plan and the preparation of the assigned sessions.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This coincides with "Advice for preparation and review." Try to enhance your own culture through exploration and study.

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	CC000411	Subject Classification	Liberal Arts Education (day)
Subject Name	教養ゼミ
Subject Name （Katakana）	キヨウヨウゼミ
Subject Name in English	Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Instructor	KAGEYAMA KAZUYA
Instructor (Katakana)	カゲヤマ　カズヤ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-4：EDU L206
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
exercises
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students
Keywords	mathematics education, school/academic math
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	It is a compulsory two-credit course common to all universities. The Liberal Arts Seminar provides opportunities to foster intellectual interest by actively involving new students in learning activities. The seminars also serve to promote communication between students, teachers and each other, and to form a learning group.
Expected Outcome	In conjunction with the basic university education subject 'Introduction to University Education', the following learning outcomes are expected. 1. understanding of university learning methods and formation of an independent learning attitude 2. development of problem-finding skills 3. mastery of methods for collecting information such as literature materials 4. acquisition of logical and critical thinking methods 5. Acquisition and improvement of reading comprehension, expression, presentation and discussion skills. 6. understanding of the social rules of university life
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The aim is to acquire the ability to think logically and critically on the basis of evidence and to examine one's own thinking on historical and contemporary issues that humanity and society have had to deal with. and the ability to express oneself appropriately.
Class Schedule	lesson1 guidance Studying at university and the environment lesson2 guidance Difference between inquiry and study, fast and slow modes of thinking lesson3 theme setting Relationship between academic mathematics and school mathematics lesson4 theme setting The relationship between mathematics and society lesson5 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration1 Mathematical background of rational and irrational numbers lesson6 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration1 Devices for teaching rational and irrational numbers lesson7 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration2 Usefulness of mathematical models lesson8 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration2 Devising instruction centred on mathematical models lesson9 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration3 Significance of extension and generalisation lesson10 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration3 Devising instruction with a focus on extension and generalisation lesson11 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration4 Mathematical background of mathematical proofs lesson12 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration4 Devices and difficulties in teaching mathematical proofs lesson13 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration5 Spatial imagination and mathematical thinking lesson14 Presentation and exchange of results of exploration5 Devices for teaching students to use their spatial imagination lesson15 Presentation and exchange of results of explorRation6 Reflection No final examinations are specifically scheduled.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	島田茂(2021；初版は1990)．数学教師のための問題集，共立出版．(in Japanese)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In order to read the designated textbooks, it is necessary to have not only the knowledge of school mathematics, but also the concept of academic mathematics The following are some of the requirements for the study of the textbooks. An environment for exploration and study (library, reading room, access to e-journals, presence of various specialists, etc.) is available. and experience learning that starts from not knowing and not understanding.
Requirements
Grading Method	The evaluation is based on the contribution made in each session of the plan and the preparation of the assigned sessions.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This coincides with "Advice for preparation and review." Try to enhance your own culture through exploration and study.
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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