YT10111 Education for Children with Learning Disabilities and/or Other Developmental Disorders

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Special Course of Special Needs Education

Lecture Code YT10111 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name LD等教育概論

Subject Name
（Katakana） LDトウキョウイクガイロン

Subject Name in
English Education for Children with Learning Disabilities and/or Other Developmental Disorders

Instructor MURAKAMI RIE

Instructor
(Katakana) ムラカミ　リエ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues9-10,Fri9-10：EDU L205

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture-oriented, Note-taking, Discussions, Student presentations

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） 07 : Education

Eligible Students Students of Faculty of Education

Keywords Learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high-functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome,Practical work experience

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)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to explain the psychological and physiological characteristics of young children with developmental disabilities such as learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high-functioning autism, and Asperger's syndrome, and to deepen understanding of appropriate assessment and support for such children as well as curriculum and curriculum management.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Learning disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome, and emotional disorders (overview)
Lesson 2: History of support for children with developmental disroder in association with the transition from special education to special needs education and curriculum for children with developmental disorder
Lesson 3: Understanding and supporting learning disorder
Lesson 4: Understanding and supporting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lesson 5: Understanding and supporting emotional disorder
Lesson 6: Understanding and supporting high functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome
Lesson7: Psychology, physiology, and pathology of children with developmental disorder and emotional disorder
Lesson 8:  How actual conditon should be grapsed：Interpretation of assessment and utilization of assessment
Lesson 9: Developing a lesson for children with developmental disorderHow support by parents and a classroom should be
Lesson 10:  How social skill training is actually provided for children with developmental disorders
Lesson 11: Prevention and support of secondary disorder
Lesson 12: How to support classroom teachers　　
Lesson 13: How to support parents and siblings
Lesson 14: Cooperation with medical, welfare and labor institutions
Lesson 15: case study (Asessment, guidance and support methods)

Report writing will be assigned.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. The class will be based on handouts, so no textbook will be used. However, it is recommended to refer to the following reference books as appropriate, as they will aid understanding of the class.
1.  トビー・J・カルテン　著・川合紀宗　訳 (2016) インクルーシブな学級づくり・授業づくり:子どもの多様な学びを促す合理的配慮と教科指導．学苑社（生協で購入可）．
2．コンスタンスマ・クグラス　著・川合紀宗　訳 (2010) インクルーシブ教育の実践ーすべての子どものニーズにこたえる学級づくり, 学苑社．
3．上野一彦・花熊暁（編）（2006）軽度発達障害の教育―LD・ADHD・高機能PDD等への特別支援．日本文化科学社．

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, Movies( videos/PC/other image data)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Review handouts and your notebook and ask questions in the following class if you have any. Materials for the following lesson will be uploaded on the WebCT. Students must print them out and bring them to the lesson.

Requirements For students in the Program in Special Needs School Teacher Education: This is a course that corresponds to Section 3 of Teachers License Act.
For student in Cluster 2 to 5: This course is for those who wish to obtain a teaching certificate for elementary schools.

Grading Method The evaluation will be based on the overall evaluation of participation in the discussion (60%) and the content of the presentation (40%).

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This is expected to be a large-scale course with many students. This course will include not only lectures but also discussions and group work. Your active participation in the lessons is encouraged.

Other If you are not an eligible student of this course but wish to take this course, you must consult with the instructor before registration.

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	Special Course of Special Needs Education
Lecture Code	YT10111	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	LD等教育概論
Subject Name （Katakana）	LDトウキョウイクガイロン
Subject Name in English	Education for Children with Learning Disabilities and/or Other Developmental Disorders
Instructor	MURAKAMI RIE
Instructor (Katakana)	ムラカミ　リエ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues9-10,Fri9-10：EDU L205
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture-oriented, Note-taking, Discussions, Student presentations
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）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	Students of Faculty of Education
Keywords	Learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high-functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome,Practical work experience
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)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to explain the psychological and physiological characteristics of young children with developmental disabilities such as learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high-functioning autism, and Asperger's syndrome, and to deepen understanding of appropriate assessment and support for such children as well as curriculum and curriculum management.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Learning disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome, and emotional disorders (overview) Lesson 2: History of support for children with developmental disroder in association with the transition from special education to special needs education and curriculum for children with developmental disorder Lesson 3: Understanding and supporting learning disorder Lesson 4: Understanding and supporting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Lesson 5: Understanding and supporting emotional disorder Lesson 6: Understanding and supporting high functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome Lesson7: Psychology, physiology, and pathology of children with developmental disorder and emotional disorder Lesson 8: How actual conditon should be grapsed：Interpretation of assessment and utilization of assessment Lesson 9: Developing a lesson for children with developmental disorderHow support by parents and a classroom should be Lesson 10: How social skill training is actually provided for children with developmental disorders Lesson 11: Prevention and support of secondary disorder Lesson 12: How to support classroom teachers　　 Lesson 13: How to support parents and siblings Lesson 14: Cooperation with medical, welfare and labor institutions Lesson 15: case study (Asessment, guidance and support methods) Report writing will be assigned.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	The class will be based on handouts, so no textbook will be used. However, it is recommended to refer to the following reference books as appropriate, as they will aid understanding of the class. 1. トビー・J・カルテン　著・川合紀宗　訳 (2016) インクルーシブな学級づくり・授業づくり:子どもの多様な学びを促す合理的配慮と教科指導．学苑社（生協で購入可）． 2．コンスタンスマ・クグラス　著・川合紀宗　訳 (2010) インクルーシブ教育の実践ーすべての子どものニーズにこたえる学級づくり, 学苑社． 3．上野一彦・花熊暁（編）（2006）軽度発達障害の教育―LD・ADHD・高機能PDD等への特別支援．日本文化科学社．
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, Movies( videos/PC/other image data)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Review handouts and your notebook and ask questions in the following class if you have any. Materials for the following lesson will be uploaded on the WebCT. Students must print them out and bring them to the lesson.
Requirements	For students in the Program in Special Needs School Teacher Education: This is a course that corresponds to Section 3 of Teachers License Act. For student in Cluster 2 to 5: This course is for those who wish to obtain a teaching certificate for elementary schools.
Grading Method	The evaluation will be based on the overall evaluation of participation in the discussion (60%) and the content of the presentation (40%).
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This is expected to be a large-scale course with many students. This course will include not only lectures but also discussions and group work. Your active participation in the lessons is encouraged.
Other	If you are not an eligible student of this course but wish to take this course, you must consult with the instructor before registration.
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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