WNC47050 Teaching in Higher Education

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Studies Program

Lecture Code WNC47050 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 大学教育論

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Teaching in Higher Education

Instructor SAKURAI YUSUKE

Instructor
(Katakana) サクライ　ユウスケ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Mon3-4

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Student presentations, discussion (in Japanese); The details of the course schedule are presented in Week 1.

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

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students Higher Education

Keywords University Learning and Teaching, International Education, International Student Education, Higher Education, Early Career Researchers, Foreigners

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 On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
+ [Knowledge] talk about some major issues of university teaching and learning which are of their interest and discuss two to three different research analytical methods.
+ [Skills] present the main issues of academic topics in a clear manner and engage in constructive discussion with others based on appropriate evidence.
+ [Attitude] recognise the importance of academic manner, such as presenting evidence, referring to original sources and properly citing sources.

Class Schedule 1) Guidance (about the confirmation of participants, individual interests, assignments, evaluation)
2) Empirical research: What is research in the social sciences?
3) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 1)
4) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 2)
5) Empirical research: Theoretical framework
6) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 3)
7) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 4)
8) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 5)
9) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 6)
10) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 7)
11) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 8)
12) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 9)
13) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 10)
14) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 11)
15) Summary: Envisioning your future

Text/Reference
Books,etc. There will be no textbook; students should download the course materials from Moodle.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Weekly presentations should summarise main research findings, arguments and methods of an assigned research article. The presentation should also introduce an overview of relevant previous studies laid out in the article and its major contributions in the literature. As for commentators, you should "challenge" the article. Specifically, s/he is encouraged to comment on significances/values, research problems and future possibilities that are not mentioned in the article. You should draw on your expertise and interests in your discussion. Both reporters and commentators are expected to pose any questions or unclear points for class discussion.

Requirements This course is designed to help you develop your skills to proactively facilitate and coordinate group discussion. Since presentations should be short but concise, adequate preparation is essential for others to understand your presentation.
If you must be absent on the day of your assigned presentation, please notify us immediately, and if possible, find a peer who can replace your turns.

Grading Method ## Performance as a presenter or commentator (35%): The evaluation considers the clarity and comprehensiveness in your reporting of the content of an assigned article (e.g., the manner of your presentation using handouts, the coherence of your discussion and your communication during discussion).
## Contribution to the discussion (15%): This course evaluates your contribution to the discussion as a discussion participant.
## Critical review essay (50%): The course participants write a 10,000 word (or 4500 words in English) critical review essay on one paper you have presented or commented on in the course. You will summarise the key points of the article and then comment on problems, significance and advantages of the article. The 35% mark will be assigned to the quality of your discussion and 15% will be assigned to the appropriateness of format as an academic essay.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message The details of the course schedule are presented in Week 1.

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Studies Program
Lecture Code	WNC47050	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	大学教育論
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Teaching in Higher Education
Instructor	SAKURAI YUSUKE
Instructor (Katakana)	サクライ　ユウスケ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Mon3-4
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Student presentations, discussion (in Japanese); The details of the course schedule are presented in Week 1.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	Higher Education
Keywords	University Learning and Teaching, International Education, International Student Education, Higher Education, Early Career Researchers, Foreigners
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	On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: + [Knowledge] talk about some major issues of university teaching and learning which are of their interest and discuss two to three different research analytical methods. + [Skills] present the main issues of academic topics in a clear manner and engage in constructive discussion with others based on appropriate evidence. + [Attitude] recognise the importance of academic manner, such as presenting evidence, referring to original sources and properly citing sources.
Class Schedule	1) Guidance (about the confirmation of participants, individual interests, assignments, evaluation) 2) Empirical research: What is research in the social sciences? 3) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 1) 4) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 2) 5) Empirical research: Theoretical framework 6) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 3) 7) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 4) 8) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 5) 9) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 6) 10) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 7) 11) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 8) 12) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 9) 13) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 10) 14) Presentation of key points of papers, comments, and discussion 11) 15) Summary: Envisioning your future
Text/Reference Books,etc.	There will be no textbook; students should download the course materials from Moodle.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Weekly presentations should summarise main research findings, arguments and methods of an assigned research article. The presentation should also introduce an overview of relevant previous studies laid out in the article and its major contributions in the literature. As for commentators, you should "challenge" the article. Specifically, s/he is encouraged to comment on significances/values, research problems and future possibilities that are not mentioned in the article. You should draw on your expertise and interests in your discussion. Both reporters and commentators are expected to pose any questions or unclear points for class discussion.
Requirements	This course is designed to help you develop your skills to proactively facilitate and coordinate group discussion. Since presentations should be short but concise, adequate preparation is essential for others to understand your presentation. If you must be absent on the day of your assigned presentation, please notify us immediately, and if possible, find a peer who can replace your turns.
Grading Method	## Performance as a presenter or commentator (35%): The evaluation considers the clarity and comprehensiveness in your reporting of the content of an assigned article (e.g., the manner of your presentation using handouts, the coherence of your discussion and your communication during discussion). ## Contribution to the discussion (15%): This course evaluates your contribution to the discussion as a discussion participant. ## Critical review essay (50%): The course participants write a 10,000 word (or 4500 words in English) critical review essay on one paper you have presented or commented on in the course. You will summarise the key points of the article and then comment on problems, significance and advantages of the article. The 35% mark will be assigned to the quality of your discussion and 15% will be assigned to the appropriateness of format as an academic essay.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	The details of the course schedule are presented in Week 1.
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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