WKAX0400 Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code WKAX0400 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan

Instructor KUWAYAMA HISASHI

Instructor
(Katakana) クワヤマ　ヒサシ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues9-10,Weds9-10：EDU L309

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Discussion about a designated theme based on reading/audio-visual materials. Basically face-to-face, but, if necessary due to health reasons, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students International students

Keywords Education in Japan, Socio-Cultural Perspective on Education, SDG_04, husa

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 For international students, this course aims at acquiring comprehensive understanding on education system and culture in Japan to elaborate a point of view and thinking on potential measures to improve educational issues in their home countries.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Introduction to Education in Japan (Workshop on Education)
Lesson2: Outline of Education System in Japan
Lesson3: Educational Administration at the National and Local Levels in Japan
Lesson4: School Administration and Management in Japan
Lesson5: Teachers in Japan
Lesson6: School Visit (1)
Lesson7: Reflection on School Visit (1)
Lesson8: Outline of Curriculum and Textbook in Japan
Lesson9: Practical Example of School Subjects and Activities in Japan
Lesson10: Outlined History of Education in Japan
Lesson11: Cross-Cultural Perspective on Education in Japan
Lesson12: Lifelong Learning Society and Educational Reforms in Japan
Lesson13: School Visit (2)
Lesson14: Reflection on School Visit (2)
Lesson15: Wrap-up

Report Assingment

If school visits are difficult to implement due to any reason, supplementary lectures will be provided.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No specific textbooks, but English materials will be distributed before and during each class. If you would like more detailed information than common materials, the related books, research papers, and websites will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interests and willingness.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Preparation/refrection are required before/after each class. Regarding the content understanding, join the classes always with questions from the perspective of international comparisons between Japan and other countries.

Requirements Please confirm if the credit of this course will be included as a part of the required credits for graduation at the Student Support Office of each graduate program. For example, when Japanese graduate students who major in education or psychology take this course, the credit will be awarded, but not be counted for graduation.
Please take this course in the 1st or 3rd term. These are the same subject in different terms.
If international students would like to take this course for credit transfer (3 credits), they are supposed to register for “Independent Study on Fundamental Knowledge in Education” (1 credit) in the same term.

Grading Method Participation and Contribution in Class Discussion (25%)
Mini Reports (45%: 15% each of three reports)
Term Paper (30%)

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.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course)
Lecture Code	WKAX0400	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan
Instructor	KUWAYAMA HISASHI
Instructor (Katakana)	クワヤマ　ヒサシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues9-10,Weds9-10：EDU L309
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Discussion about a designated theme based on reading/audio-visual materials. Basically face-to-face, but, if necessary due to health reasons, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	International students
Keywords	Education in Japan, Socio-Cultural Perspective on Education, SDG_04, husa
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	For international students, this course aims at acquiring comprehensive understanding on education system and culture in Japan to elaborate a point of view and thinking on potential measures to improve educational issues in their home countries.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Introduction to Education in Japan (Workshop on Education) Lesson2: Outline of Education System in Japan Lesson3: Educational Administration at the National and Local Levels in Japan Lesson4: School Administration and Management in Japan Lesson5: Teachers in Japan Lesson6: School Visit (1) Lesson7: Reflection on School Visit (1) Lesson8: Outline of Curriculum and Textbook in Japan Lesson9: Practical Example of School Subjects and Activities in Japan Lesson10: Outlined History of Education in Japan Lesson11: Cross-Cultural Perspective on Education in Japan Lesson12: Lifelong Learning Society and Educational Reforms in Japan Lesson13: School Visit (2) Lesson14: Reflection on School Visit (2) Lesson15: Wrap-up Report Assingment If school visits are difficult to implement due to any reason, supplementary lectures will be provided.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No specific textbooks, but English materials will be distributed before and during each class. If you would like more detailed information than common materials, the related books, research papers, and websites will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interests and willingness.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Preparation/refrection are required before/after each class. Regarding the content understanding, join the classes always with questions from the perspective of international comparisons between Japan and other countries.
Requirements	Please confirm if the credit of this course will be included as a part of the required credits for graduation at the Student Support Office of each graduate program. For example, when Japanese graduate students who major in education or psychology take this course, the credit will be awarded, but not be counted for graduation. Please take this course in the 1st or 3rd term. These are the same subject in different terms. If international students would like to take this course for credit transfer (3 credits), they are supposed to register for “Independent Study on Fundamental Knowledge in Education” (1 credit) in the same term.
Grading Method	Participation and Contribution in Class Discussion (25%) Mini Reports (45%: 15% each of three reports) Term Paper (30%)
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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