Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences International Education Development Program
Lecture Code WNEA0001 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Special Study(April 2024 Master's Students)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
トクベツケンキュウ
Subject Name in
English
Special Study(April 2024 Master's Students)
Instructor BABA TAKUYA
Instructor
(Katakana)
ババ タクヤ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
 
Credits 4.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : Education
Eligible Students
Keywords  
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
Mastering the academic approaches in understanding each component of and interaction among TIMSS three levels of curriculum from the viewpoints of curriculum development toward completing master thesis. 
Class Schedule <The first semester of the first year>
lesson1 Introduction
lesson2  to lesson 14 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson15 overall summary
<The second semester of the first year>
lesson1 Introduction
lesson2  to lesson 14 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson15 overall summary
<The first semester of the second year>
lesson1 Introduction
lesson2  to lesson 14 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson15 overall summary
<The second semester of the second year>
lesson1 Introduction
lesson2  to lesson 14 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson15 overall summary

Time: Monday 9th and 10th session (16:20-17:50); Venue: IDEC. This class provides as a seminar on curriculum development studies. The contents of the class consist of case studies of various curriculum development, problems and methodology of understanding educational development in your own fields, discussions on the common and specific characteristics of curriculum, and writing research paper depending on various references and data. The participants are required to conduct library work for presentations, presentations in the class, and active participation in discussion. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Denzin, Lincoln (2000) Handbook of Qualitative Research, Sage.
Stigler and Hiebert (1999) Teaching Gap
Howson et al. (1980) Curriculum Development in mathematics
Skemp (1988) Psychology of mathematics learning 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Mainly computer, projector, presentation materials 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students are expected to do thouough literature review and make a logical consistent presentation in the process of conducting master research.
Besides, they are expected also to review the others' presentation critically and proactively participate in giving opinions and questions. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Evaluation is to be done based on the progress and depth of discussion in research plan and result of master thesis. 
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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