67102001 Sustainable Development and Education

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 67102001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 持続可能な開発と教育

Subject Name
（Katakana）ジゾクカノウナカイハツトキヨウイク

Subject Name in
English Sustainable Development and Education

Instructor KUWAYAMA HISASHI

Instructor
(Katakana) クワヤマ　ヒサシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Fri5-8：IAS K210

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture, Workshop, Discussion, and Presentation

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students 1st year students (both international and Japanese students)

Keywords Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

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
Expected Outcome (1) To understand the basic concept and framework of SDGs; (2) To acquire a perspective from an educational stand point on the diversity of political, economical and socio-cultural contexts and the complexity of issues in a globalizing society; and (3) To enhance interest in and willingness to inquiry-based learning for finding the potential solution of the issue.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) adopted by the 70th United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 mentions that we must “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. This course aims at comprehensive understanding on the essential role of education to achieve SDGs under various political, economic and socio-cultural situations in the world.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Introduction (Workshop on Sustainable Society)
Lesson2: What is SDGs? Global Trends and Commitments for SDGs (Lecture and Discussion)
Lesson3: Various aspects on SD and Education (1-1) Economy and Environment (Supplementary Lecture)
Lesson4: Various aspects on SD and Education (1-2) Economy and Environment (Discussion)
Lesson5: Various aspects on SD and Education (2-1) Health and Social Welfare (Supplementary Lecture)
Lesson6: Various aspects on SD and Education (2-2) Health and Social Welfare (Discussion)
Lesson7: Various aspects on SD and Education (3-1) Conflict and Peace (Supplementary Lecture)
Lesson8: Various aspects on SD and Education (3-2) Conflict and Peace (Discussion)
Lesson9: Trial Presentation and Discussion (1)
Lesson10: Trial Presentation and Discussion (2)
Lesson11: Present Status of SDGs Target 4 (Education) Trends in Basic Education, ECEC (Early Childhood Education and Care), Higher Education, and TVET (Technical and Vocational EducTrends in Training). A Case Study (Supplementary Lecture)
Lesson12: Issues on SDGs Target 4 (Education) Trends in Basic Education, ECEC (Early Childhood Education and Care), Higher Education, and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). A Case Study (Discussion)
Lesson13: Thematic Group Presentation (1)
Lesson14: Thematic Group Presentation (2)
Lesson15: Overall Discussion on the Outcomes and Challenges in the Group Presentations

NO Writing exam; but a final English presentation is required on a specific theme set in the early stage of coursework. And, when necessary, students are supposed to submit a task and/or reflection sheet after every session.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. [SDGs] UNESCO. (2016). Education for People and Planet: Creating Sustainable Futures for All. Global Education Monitoring Report. Paris, France: UNESCO. Refer to the Global Education Monitoring Reports corresponding upon the themes. (to be downloaded from the UNESCO website such as https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en and https://unesdoc.unesco.org/home)
[SDGs] Refer to the UN websites, for example, https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/
Other materials will be distributed in the class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review To get prepared for each session by pre-reading and/or visual materials, and to do respective tasks and reflection after the session.

Requirements Instruction language is mainly English. However, if necessary, Japanese would be also used.
All those who major not only in education but also other academic field are most welcome to exchange opinions and ideas from multiple view points on society and education.

Grading Method Participation and Contribution in Class Discussion both face-to-face and online (Teams) by questioning and expressing opinions (30%);
Assignment tasks and reflection sheets (20%);
English Group Presentation (50%)

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it I joined in JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) as a science and mathematics teacher in Ghana, West Africa, and was involved in some international cooperation projects in education. Besides main body of the coursework, my personal and limited (but precious) experience would be shared in the class.

Message I expect students with various background to learn about sustainable development and education autonomously and collaboratively. I hope they not only deepen their own focal points in learning, but also exchange ideas with others. Reflecting upon themselves, their own community and country, they are expected to be engaged in and committed to others and society.

Other When absent, contact the lecturer before each lesson. On-demand contents of the recorded lesson and/or supplementary assignments might be offered in necessary case. If students are many, the attendance check will be made by writing on Teams, Forms，or a shared file. Please be sure of bringing your own laptop PC or tablet.

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	67102001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	持続可能な開発と教育
Subject Name （Katakana）	ジゾクカノウナカイハツトキヨウイク
Subject Name in English	Sustainable Development and Education
Instructor	KUWAYAMA HISASHI
Instructor (Katakana)	クワヤマ　ヒサシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Fri5-8：IAS K210
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture, Workshop, Discussion, and Presentation
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	1st year students (both international and Japanese students)
Keywords	Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
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
Expected Outcome	(1) To understand the basic concept and framework of SDGs; (2) To acquire a perspective from an educational stand point on the diversity of political, economical and socio-cultural contexts and the complexity of issues in a globalizing society; and (3) To enhance interest in and willingness to inquiry-based learning for finding the potential solution of the issue.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) adopted by the 70th United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 mentions that we must “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. This course aims at comprehensive understanding on the essential role of education to achieve SDGs under various political, economic and socio-cultural situations in the world.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Introduction (Workshop on Sustainable Society) Lesson2: What is SDGs? Global Trends and Commitments for SDGs (Lecture and Discussion) Lesson3: Various aspects on SD and Education (1-1) Economy and Environment (Supplementary Lecture) Lesson4: Various aspects on SD and Education (1-2) Economy and Environment (Discussion) Lesson5: Various aspects on SD and Education (2-1) Health and Social Welfare (Supplementary Lecture) Lesson6: Various aspects on SD and Education (2-2) Health and Social Welfare (Discussion) Lesson7: Various aspects on SD and Education (3-1) Conflict and Peace (Supplementary Lecture) Lesson8: Various aspects on SD and Education (3-2) Conflict and Peace (Discussion) Lesson9: Trial Presentation and Discussion (1) Lesson10: Trial Presentation and Discussion (2) Lesson11: Present Status of SDGs Target 4 (Education) Trends in Basic Education, ECEC (Early Childhood Education and Care), Higher Education, and TVET (Technical and Vocational EducTrends in Training). A Case Study (Supplementary Lecture) Lesson12: Issues on SDGs Target 4 (Education) Trends in Basic Education, ECEC (Early Childhood Education and Care), Higher Education, and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). A Case Study (Discussion) Lesson13: Thematic Group Presentation (1) Lesson14: Thematic Group Presentation (2) Lesson15: Overall Discussion on the Outcomes and Challenges in the Group Presentations NO Writing exam; but a final English presentation is required on a specific theme set in the early stage of coursework. And, when necessary, students are supposed to submit a task and/or reflection sheet after every session.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	[SDGs] UNESCO. (2016). Education for People and Planet: Creating Sustainable Futures for All. Global Education Monitoring Report. Paris, France: UNESCO. Refer to the Global Education Monitoring Reports corresponding upon the themes. (to be downloaded from the UNESCO website such as https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en and https://unesdoc.unesco.org/home) [SDGs] Refer to the UN websites, for example, https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/ Other materials will be distributed in the class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	To get prepared for each session by pre-reading and/or visual materials, and to do respective tasks and reflection after the session.
Requirements	Instruction language is mainly English. However, if necessary, Japanese would be also used. All those who major not only in education but also other academic field are most welcome to exchange opinions and ideas from multiple view points on society and education.
Grading Method	Participation and Contribution in Class Discussion both face-to-face and online (Teams) by questioning and expressing opinions (30%); Assignment tasks and reflection sheets (20%); English Group Presentation (50%)
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	I joined in JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) as a science and mathematics teacher in Ghana, West Africa, and was involved in some international cooperation projects in education. Besides main body of the coursework, my personal and limited (but precious) experience would be shared in the class.
Message	I expect students with various background to learn about sustainable development and education autonomously and collaboratively. I hope they not only deepen their own focal points in learning, but also exchange ideas with others. Reflecting upon themselves, their own community and country, they are expected to be engaged in and committed to others and society.
Other	When absent, contact the lecturer before each lesson. On-demand contents of the recorded lesson and/or supplementary assignments might be offered in necessary case. If students are many, the attendance check will be made by writing on Teams, Forms，or a shared file. Please be sure of bringing your own laptop PC or tablet.
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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