| Academic Year |
2024Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) |
| Lecture Code |
WKAX1800 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
Independent Study on Fundamental Knowledge in Education |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
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Subject Name in
English |
Independent Study on Fundamental Knowledge in Education |
| 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) |
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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 |
1.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
5
:
Graduate Basic
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| 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 |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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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: Outline 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, supplementary lectures will be provided.
Students must spend approximately 45-hour workload for the report assignment. The term report is to be submitted as an additional paper to that for "Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan" with the same theme. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
No specific textbook, but reading materials in English will be distributed before/in the classes. If the students would like to have more detailed information, somebooks will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interest and willingness. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
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| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
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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 |
This course is set for credit transfer. "Fundamental Knowledge on School Education in Japan" (2 credits) must be registered simultaneously. |
| Grading Method |
Term Paper (100%) |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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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. |