CC111414 Teaching Method of Science for the Elementary School

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC111414 Subject Classification Courses for Professional Teaching

Subject Name 初等理科教育法

Subject Name
（Katakana）ショトウリカキョウイクホウ

Subject Name in
English Teaching Method of Science for the Elementary School

Instructor YAMASAKI TAKAHITO

Instructor
(Katakana) ヤマサキ　タカヒト

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Tues5-6：EDU L204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture-oriented, Some discussions

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

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students Students of Cluster1 School Education

Keywords SDG_4, Science for elementary schools, Teaching methods of subject-based education, Practical work experience

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This lecture is located as the basic subject of the program and is aimed to develop the basic knowledge and attitude which will be needed to teach elementary school science as a teacher.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Elementary School Teacher Education
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Having acquired basic knowledge of theory and method on guidance in subjects and cross-curricular education in elementary schools

Special Support School Teacher Education
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Having basic knowledge and understanding on the significance of elementary education and the teaching profession, and theories and methodologies of subject teaching, which are required to obtain fundamental teaching certificates.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This lecture explains the purposes, contents, methods, evaluation, and lesson structure of science education in elementary schools to cultivate basic knowledge and capabilities needed for designing and practicing science lessons in elementary schools.

Class Schedule Lesson1: The overview and objectives of this course:
Explain the overview and objectives of this course and raise awareness of issues to acquire capabilities needed for creating and practicing science lessons.
Lesson2: The objectives of the curriculum guideline of science for elementary schools 2017.
Explain the objectives of science for elementary schools based on the current curriculum guideline.
Lesson3: The contents of the curriculum guideline of science for elementary schools 2017.
Explain the contents of science for elementary schools based on the current curriculum guideline.
Lesson4: Revision of the curriculum guideline of science for elementary schools.
Have an objective overview of the characteristics of the curriculum guidelines of science 1947, 1952, 1958, 1968, 1977, 1989, and 1998 and explain the background and others of the revision of the guideline.
Lesson5: Requirements of designing and practicing science lessons ( discussion on video-taped lessons)
Watch a video-taped science lesson and discuss and examine problems in the lesson.
Lesson6: Requirements of designing and practicing science lessons( Analysis of a video-taped lesson)
Examine issues to be studied for designing and practicing a science lesson in consideration of discussion in Lesson5.
Lesson7: Learning theory of science (centering around natural cognition of children)
Figure out characteristics of children’s view and way of thinking about natural events from a viewpoint of constructivist learning theory.
Lesson8: Learning theory of science ( centering around transformation in concept)
Examine the meaning and possibilities of fostering the scientific view & way of thinking which are aimed to be achieved through science education.
Lesson9: Learning theory of science( how science education should be)
Examine possibilities of a variety of expressions of learners regarding scientific concepts and study the viewpoints of figurative thinking and expression and communication activities between teachers and children.
Lesson10: How a concept of science education should be（Analysis）
Analyse a lesson plan of a unit, and consider how the unit constitution and teaching practice should be.
Lesson11: How a concept of science education should be（Improvement）
Examine how a unit constitution and a lesson concept of science should be based on analysis results of submitted tasks about lesson plan of a science unit.
Lesson12: Evaluation and assessment of teaching and learning
Explain perspective evaluation, relative and absolute evaluation, norm and criterial of evaluation etc.
Lesson13: Planning of a lesson plan and practice the plan (Focused on planning)
Develope a lesson plan of the designated science unit and improve it through discussion.
Lesson14: Planning of a lesson plan and practice the plan (Focused on practicing)
Practice a trial lesson as a micro-teaching based on the developed plan and improve it.
Lesson15: Summary
Review the whole course and identify knowledge, capabilities, capabilities, behaviors.
Examine the role of a teacher in developing a concept of a science lesson and practicing a science lesson and clarify issues to overcome for further developing of abilities.

A report will be assigned. Final exam will be held.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. MEXT(2018) Commentary to the Curriculum Guidelines for Elementary Schools, Science

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson1: Understand the course overview and objectives
Lesson2-4: Review what you learned through each lesson and read relevant reference books and other materials.
Lesson5-6: Review what you learned through analysis of a video-taped lesson, discussion and relevant materials.
Lesson7-9:Review what you learned through each lesson and read relevant reference books and other materials.
Lesson10: A report assignment about teaching plan for a science unit, will be given. The unit and the contents of the report will be specified.
Lesson11: Summarize your thought about how a concept of science lessons should be based on your returned report and discussions during lessons.
Lesson12: Review what you learned through each lesson and read relevant reference books and other materials.
Lesson13-14: Review what you learned through developing and practicing a lesson plan, discussion about the plan and micro-teaching.
Lesson15: Identify challenge about a concept and practice of science lessons based on discussions during the lessons. Review the previous lessons based on reference books and others. Summarize important points and deepen understanding to be prepared for a final exam.

Requirements Special Subject for Teacher Education: Teaching methods of school subject (science)
The classes will be specified.

Grading Method Students will be evaluated based on exams(70%), reports(20%), and contribution on class(10%).

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Professor with practical experience in classroom practice at schools makes use of his experience to explain and discuss about science education theory and practice.

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	CC111414	Subject Classification	Courses for Professional Teaching
Subject Name	初等理科教育法
Subject Name （Katakana）	ショトウリカキョウイクホウ
Subject Name in English	Teaching Method of Science for the Elementary School
Instructor	YAMASAKI TAKAHITO
Instructor (Katakana)	ヤマサキ　タカヒト
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Tues5-6：EDU L204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture-oriented, Some discussions
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	Students of Cluster1 School Education
Keywords	SDG_4, Science for elementary schools, Teaching methods of subject-based education, Practical work experience
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This lecture is located as the basic subject of the program and is aimed to develop the basic knowledge and attitude which will be needed to teach elementary school science as a teacher.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Elementary School Teacher Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・Having acquired basic knowledge of theory and method on guidance in subjects and cross-curricular education in elementary schools Special Support School Teacher Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・Having basic knowledge and understanding on the significance of elementary education and the teaching profession, and theories and methodologies of subject teaching, which are required to obtain fundamental teaching certificates.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This lecture explains the purposes, contents, methods, evaluation, and lesson structure of science education in elementary schools to cultivate basic knowledge and capabilities needed for designing and practicing science lessons in elementary schools.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: The overview and objectives of this course: Explain the overview and objectives of this course and raise awareness of issues to acquire capabilities needed for creating and practicing science lessons. Lesson2: The objectives of the curriculum guideline of science for elementary schools 2017. Explain the objectives of science for elementary schools based on the current curriculum guideline. Lesson3: The contents of the curriculum guideline of science for elementary schools 2017. Explain the contents of science for elementary schools based on the current curriculum guideline. Lesson4: Revision of the curriculum guideline of science for elementary schools. Have an objective overview of the characteristics of the curriculum guidelines of science 1947, 1952, 1958, 1968, 1977, 1989, and 1998 and explain the background and others of the revision of the guideline. Lesson5: Requirements of designing and practicing science lessons ( discussion on video-taped lessons) Watch a video-taped science lesson and discuss and examine problems in the lesson. Lesson6: Requirements of designing and practicing science lessons( Analysis of a video-taped lesson) Examine issues to be studied for designing and practicing a science lesson in consideration of discussion in Lesson5. Lesson7: Learning theory of science (centering around natural cognition of children) Figure out characteristics of children’s view and way of thinking about natural events from a viewpoint of constructivist learning theory. Lesson8: Learning theory of science ( centering around transformation in concept) Examine the meaning and possibilities of fostering the scientific view & way of thinking which are aimed to be achieved through science education. Lesson9: Learning theory of science( how science education should be) Examine possibilities of a variety of expressions of learners regarding scientific concepts and study the viewpoints of figurative thinking and expression and communication activities between teachers and children. Lesson10: How a concept of science education should be（Analysis） Analyse a lesson plan of a unit, and consider how the unit constitution and teaching practice should be. Lesson11: How a concept of science education should be（Improvement） Examine how a unit constitution and a lesson concept of science should be based on analysis results of submitted tasks about lesson plan of a science unit. Lesson12: Evaluation and assessment of teaching and learning Explain perspective evaluation, relative and absolute evaluation, norm and criterial of evaluation etc. Lesson13: Planning of a lesson plan and practice the plan (Focused on planning) Develope a lesson plan of the designated science unit and improve it through discussion. Lesson14: Planning of a lesson plan and practice the plan (Focused on practicing) Practice a trial lesson as a micro-teaching based on the developed plan and improve it. Lesson15: Summary Review the whole course and identify knowledge, capabilities, capabilities, behaviors. Examine the role of a teacher in developing a concept of a science lesson and practicing a science lesson and clarify issues to overcome for further developing of abilities. A report will be assigned. Final exam will be held.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	MEXT(2018) Commentary to the Curriculum Guidelines for Elementary Schools, Science
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson1: Understand the course overview and objectives Lesson2-4: Review what you learned through each lesson and read relevant reference books and other materials. Lesson5-6: Review what you learned through analysis of a video-taped lesson, discussion and relevant materials. Lesson7-9:Review what you learned through each lesson and read relevant reference books and other materials. Lesson10: A report assignment about teaching plan for a science unit, will be given. The unit and the contents of the report will be specified. Lesson11: Summarize your thought about how a concept of science lessons should be based on your returned report and discussions during lessons. Lesson12: Review what you learned through each lesson and read relevant reference books and other materials. Lesson13-14: Review what you learned through developing and practicing a lesson plan, discussion about the plan and micro-teaching. Lesson15: Identify challenge about a concept and practice of science lessons based on discussions during the lessons. Review the previous lessons based on reference books and others. Summarize important points and deepen understanding to be prepared for a final exam.
Requirements	Special Subject for Teacher Education: Teaching methods of school subject (science) The classes will be specified.
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated based on exams(70%), reports(20%), and contribution on class(10%).
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Professor with practical experience in classroom practice at schools makes use of his experience to explain and discuss about science education theory and practice.
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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