Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education
Lecture Code CC211404 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 比較科学教育論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ヒカクカガクキョウイクロン
Subject Name in
English
Comparative Studies of Science Education
Instructor MIYOSHI MIORI
Instructor
(Katakana)
ミヨシ ミオリ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Weds1-4:EDU K114
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture based, discussion, and presentation by students
 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords Science education, Policy, Objectives, Contents, Science education in abroad
 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Secondary School Science Education
(Abilities and Skills)
・Based on understanding of collected (historical) materials and information on science education in secondary education, to be able to examine and analyze them.
・To be able to analyze and examine curriculums and classes of science education in secondary education. Also to be able to design lesson plans and curriculums. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Students will learn about educational research methods using comparisons. They will also explore the characteristics of science education in different countries and regions, as well as global trends in science education. This will be achieved by collecting, analysing and discussing information on science education worldwide. Additionally, students will gain a deeper understanding of current issues related to science education and develop their own ideas.
 
Class Schedule Lesson 1: Orientation, Research method in comparative education
Lesson 2: Analyse the results of PISA and TIMSS
Lesson 3: Science Education in Japan
Lesson 4: Science Education in US
Lesson 5: Science Education in UK
Lesson 6: Science Education in Germany
Lesson 7:Science Education in France
Lesson 8:Science Education in Finland
Lesson 9:Science Education in China
Lesson 10:Science Education in Taiwan
Lesson 11:Science Education in Korea
Lesson 12:Science Education in Singapore
Lesson 13: Science Education in IB program
Lesson 14: Review of the regularity of science education
Lesson 15: Conclusion

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Learn the principle and concept of science education and its historical issues. Also, have a meticulous discussion on teaching methods.
 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Materials to be introduced as required. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Text book, handouts,audio material,visual materials(video/PC/and other visual materials)

 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
The first to 14th class, student will  read some documents which were introduced by professor in advance.  
Student will prepare presentation materials for own order.
In the 15th class, you should ask a question about unknown points and solve it.
 
Requirements  
Grading Method Presentation 30%,Discussion and summary writing 30%, Term paper 40%. 
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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