WKAX2400 Independent Study on Sustainable Development in Education

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code WKAX2400 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Independent Study on Sustainable Development in Education

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Independent Study on Sustainable Development in Education

Instructor KUWAYAMA HISASHI

Instructor
(Katakana) クワヤマ　ヒサシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Fri1-4：EDU L309

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture, Workshop, Discussion, and Student Presentation. Basically face-to-face, but, if necessary, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session.

Credits 1.0 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 and Japanese Students

Keywords Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), 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 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 focuses on education sector to achieve SDGs under various political, economic and socio-cultural situations; and has the following two objectives: i) to make comprehensive understanding on international cooperation in education to realize SDGs; and ii) to acquire effective skills to analyze inter-related issues in SDGs from multiple viewpoints.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Introduction: Workshop on Sustainable Society
Lesson2: What is SDGs? Global Trends and Commitments for SDGs (Lecture)
Lesson3: Present Status and Challenges on SDGs in a Target Country (chosen by each student) (Discussion)
Lesson4: What is ESD? Global Trends and Commitments for ESD (Lecture)
Lesson5: Present Status and Committment on SDG4 in a Target Country (Discussion)
Lesson6: Problem Analysis on SDG4 in a Target Country (Workshop)
Lesson7: Presentation on the Problem Analysis about Society and Education in a Target Country (1)
Lesson8: Presentation on the Problem Analysis about Society and Education in a Target Country (2)
Lesson9: Methods of Project Design and Evaluation (Practice 1)
Lesson10: Japan's Cases of International Cooperation Project in Education (Lecture)
Lesson11: Methods of Project Design and Evaluation (Practice 2)
Lesson12: Japan's Cases of ESD (Lecture)
Lesson13: Project Design Presentation (1)
Lesson14: Project Design Presentation (2)
Lesson15: Follow-up Lecture and Reflection

Mid-Term and Term Presentaion, Final Report

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 "Sustainable Development in Education" with the same theme.

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 Sufficient preparation and reflection are required before and after each class. Engage in inquiry-based learning that involves active research activities on the target country of your choice, rather than just using the materials provided by the lecturer.

Requirements This course is set for credit transfer. "Sustainable Development in Education" (2 credits) must be registered simultaneously in the same term.

Grading Method Term Paper (100%)

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) as a science and mathematics teacher (two years) in Ghana; and some international cooperation projects in education. My personal and limited (but precious) experience would be shared in the class.

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	WKAX2400	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Independent Study on Sustainable Development in Education
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Independent Study on Sustainable Development in Education
Instructor	KUWAYAMA HISASHI
Instructor (Katakana)	クワヤマ　ヒサシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Fri1-4：EDU L309
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture, Workshop, Discussion, and Student Presentation. Basically face-to-face, but, if necessary, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session.
Credits	1.0	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 and Japanese Students
Keywords	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), 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	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 focuses on education sector to achieve SDGs under various political, economic and socio-cultural situations; and has the following two objectives: i) to make comprehensive understanding on international cooperation in education to realize SDGs; and ii) to acquire effective skills to analyze inter-related issues in SDGs from multiple viewpoints.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Introduction: Workshop on Sustainable Society Lesson2: What is SDGs? Global Trends and Commitments for SDGs (Lecture) Lesson3: Present Status and Challenges on SDGs in a Target Country (chosen by each student) (Discussion) Lesson4: What is ESD? Global Trends and Commitments for ESD (Lecture) Lesson5: Present Status and Committment on SDG4 in a Target Country (Discussion) Lesson6: Problem Analysis on SDG4 in a Target Country (Workshop) Lesson7: Presentation on the Problem Analysis about Society and Education in a Target Country (1) Lesson8: Presentation on the Problem Analysis about Society and Education in a Target Country (2) Lesson9: Methods of Project Design and Evaluation (Practice 1) Lesson10: Japan's Cases of International Cooperation Project in Education (Lecture) Lesson11: Methods of Project Design and Evaluation (Practice 2) Lesson12: Japan's Cases of ESD (Lecture) Lesson13: Project Design Presentation (1) Lesson14: Project Design Presentation (2) Lesson15: Follow-up Lecture and Reflection Mid-Term and Term Presentaion, Final Report 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 "Sustainable Development in Education" with the same theme.
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	Sufficient preparation and reflection are required before and after each class. Engage in inquiry-based learning that involves active research activities on the target country of your choice, rather than just using the materials provided by the lecturer.
Requirements	This course is set for credit transfer. "Sustainable Development in Education" (2 credits) must be registered simultaneously in the same term.
Grading Method	Term Paper (100%)
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) as a science and mathematics teacher (two years) in Ghana; and some international cooperation projects in education. My personal and limited (but precious) experience would be shared in the class.
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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