52002101 Education and Human Being

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 52002101 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 教育と人間［旧パッケージ］

Subject Name
（Katakana）キョウイクトニンゲン

Subject Name in
English Education and Human Being

Instructor NAKATSUBO FUMINORI,NANAKIDA ATSUSHI

Instructor
(Katakana) ナカツボ　フミノリ,ナナキダ　アツシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Weds5-8：IAS L102

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture and Group Discussion

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students

Keywords Education, Young Children, Early Childhood Teachers

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Law / Political Sciences / Sociology / Economics / Education
*Students who got admitted in 2018 or after can take this course as an “Area Course”. For this group of students, credits from this course will be regarded as credits from an “Area Course”.
If students who got admitted in 2017 or before take this course, it is regarded as a “Package-Based Subject”. The latter group of students cannot take this course as an “Area Course”.
Expected Outcome 1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline.
2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline   Many people may have sensed that the educational activities that children receive during their infancy (around the age of 0 to 8) have a great impact on their later life. Nevertheless, compared to teachers in elementary school and beyond, early childhood teachers in preschools, kindergartens, and certified childcare centers tend to be somewhat underestimated. In this class, we will focus on "Education and Human Beings," particularly on the education of young children.
　Among the major themes is, "What kind of education do Japanese early childhood teachers provide for young children?" This is the question. Generally, in the field of school education, such as elementary, junior high, and high school, teachers often stand on the podium and give instruction on the contents of textbooks. In the case of education for children in their early childhood, however, because the emphasis is on young children's independent play, the educational actions of the caregiver are often characterized as invisible, as if the early childhood teacher is doing nothing or just playing with the children.
　Nevertheless, early childhood teachers directly and indirectly support young children to feel safe and comfortable in preschools, kindergartens, and certified childcare centers so that they can spontaneously experience the kind of play they want to do. In this class, we aim to explore the depth of expertise embedded in the practice of such early childhood teachers.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Orientation
2. Why is early childhood education important?
3. Education and  young children: A Case Study of Forest Kindergarten (Part 1)
4. Education and  young children: A Case Study of Forest Kindergarten (Part 2)
5. Education and young  children: A Case Study of Forest Kindergarten (Part 3)
6. Education and  young children: from the case of 0 to 2 year olds (Part1)
7: Education and  young children: from the case of 0 to 2 year olds (Part2)
8 Education and  young children: from the case of 3 to 5 year olds (Part1)
9 Education and  young children: from the case of 3 to 5 year olds (Part2)
10: Education and  young children: A Case Study from Overseas (Part 1)
11.  Education and  young children: A Case Study from Overseas (Part 2)
12:  Education and  young children: A Case Study from Overseas (Part 3)
13  Education and  young children: A Case Study from Japan
14. Summary of the class: What do you want to do for the final assignment?
15. Final assignment

The final assignment will be announced at the first orientation session. In addition, please check the assignment instructions in Moodle.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. （1）Lectur-style: Mainly analyzing video images and making discussions
（2）Types of audiovisual aids used: Video, DVD, Closeup camera, KEY NOTE, etc.
（3）Usage of video and DVD: 5-10 min. for each video and DVD
（4）Textual information of video and DVD: Subtitles, Practical guide, etc. are prepared"

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Text-book, Power Point, Video with scripts, Handout,

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Advice is given in class accordingly.

Requirements

Grading Method The following items are evaluated comprehensively
（1） attendance in class, positive participation, Tardiness
（2） Reflection card （25％）
（3） Brief report （25％）
（4） Examination （50％）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other 【In case the number of registered students exceed 250, a computerized random selection will be carried out.】

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	52002101	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	教育と人間［旧パッケージ］
Subject Name （Katakana）	キョウイクトニンゲン
Subject Name in English	Education and Human Being
Instructor	NAKATSUBO FUMINORI,NANAKIDA ATSUSHI
Instructor (Katakana)	ナカツボ　フミノリ,ナナキダ　アツシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Weds5-8：IAS L102
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture and Group Discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students
Keywords	Education, Young Children, Early Childhood Teachers
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Law / Political Sciences / Sociology / Economics / Education *Students who got admitted in 2018 or after can take this course as an “Area Course”. For this group of students, credits from this course will be regarded as credits from an “Area Course”. If students who got admitted in 2017 or before take this course, it is regarded as a “Package-Based Subject”. The latter group of students cannot take this course as an “Area Course”.
Expected Outcome	1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline. 2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Many people may have sensed that the educational activities that children receive during their infancy (around the age of 0 to 8) have a great impact on their later life. Nevertheless, compared to teachers in elementary school and beyond, early childhood teachers in preschools, kindergartens, and certified childcare centers tend to be somewhat underestimated. In this class, we will focus on "Education and Human Beings," particularly on the education of young children. 　Among the major themes is, "What kind of education do Japanese early childhood teachers provide for young children?" This is the question. Generally, in the field of school education, such as elementary, junior high, and high school, teachers often stand on the podium and give instruction on the contents of textbooks. In the case of education for children in their early childhood, however, because the emphasis is on young children's independent play, the educational actions of the caregiver are often characterized as invisible, as if the early childhood teacher is doing nothing or just playing with the children. 　Nevertheless, early childhood teachers directly and indirectly support young children to feel safe and comfortable in preschools, kindergartens, and certified childcare centers so that they can spontaneously experience the kind of play they want to do. In this class, we aim to explore the depth of expertise embedded in the practice of such early childhood teachers.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Orientation 2. Why is early childhood education important? 3. Education and young children: A Case Study of Forest Kindergarten (Part 1) 4. Education and young children: A Case Study of Forest Kindergarten (Part 2) 5. Education and young children: A Case Study of Forest Kindergarten (Part 3) 6. Education and young children: from the case of 0 to 2 year olds (Part1) 7: Education and young children: from the case of 0 to 2 year olds (Part2) 8 Education and young children: from the case of 3 to 5 year olds (Part1) 9 Education and young children: from the case of 3 to 5 year olds (Part2) 10: Education and young children: A Case Study from Overseas (Part 1) 11. Education and young children: A Case Study from Overseas (Part 2) 12: Education and young children: A Case Study from Overseas (Part 3) 13 Education and young children: A Case Study from Japan 14. Summary of the class: What do you want to do for the final assignment? 15. Final assignment The final assignment will be announced at the first orientation session. In addition, please check the assignment instructions in Moodle.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	（1）Lectur-style: Mainly analyzing video images and making discussions （2）Types of audiovisual aids used: Video, DVD, Closeup camera, KEY NOTE, etc. （3）Usage of video and DVD: 5-10 min. for each video and DVD （4）Textual information of video and DVD: Subtitles, Practical guide, etc. are prepared"
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Text-book, Power Point, Video with scripts, Handout,
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Advice is given in class accordingly.
Requirements
Grading Method	The following items are evaluated comprehensively （1） attendance in class, positive participation, Tardiness （2） Reflection card （25％）（3） Brief report （25％）（4） Examination （50％）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	【In case the number of registered students exceed 250, a computerized random selection will be carried out.】
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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