WPA39000 Action Research Practicum in School Management I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Professional degree course) Division of Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders Professional Development Program for Teachers and School Leaders

Lecture Code WPA39000 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name アクションリサーチ実地研究 I （教育行政職実務）

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Action Research Practicum in School Management I

Instructor YONETANI TAKASHI,OKAMURA MIYUKI,SOYODA HIROFUMI,SUGIHARA MITSUHARU,MIYASATO TOMOE

Instructor
(Katakana) ヨネタニ　タカシ,オカムラ　ミユキ,ソヨダ　ヒロフミ,スギハラ　ミツハル,ミヤサト　トモエ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte：To be announced.

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Practical

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

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 Based on their topics of action research, students will go through 10-day training at the board of education under the mentorship of members of the board of education. By reviewing what they learn and find through training, students will 1) understand educational administrative jobs, 2) obtain perspectives of educational administrative jobs, and 3) acquire specific business skills and abilities to conduct educational administrative policies. In training, students will clarify the significance of administrative jobs, by being aware of perspectives of the board of education. Also, students will develop practical abilities and skills, including planning skills, negotiation skills, by making presentations with the awareness of roles of administration as well as their roles. Through these activities, students will strengthen their sense of responsibility.

Class Schedule This class includes 1) Preliminary instructions, 2) practicum, and 3) after training.

1) Preliminary instructions
・Students will receive instructions on the significance of the practicum and how they should be ready for it by supervisors.
・Based on the mentorship of supervisors and mentors, students will make plans for their practicum, such as where they will conduct training and contents.
2) Practicum
・Based on instructions by mentors, researchers and supervisors will observe the practicum, and give advice on presentations.
3) After training
・Students will make portfolios and reports based on the 10-day training.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Instructions will be given as needed

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Materials provided in class

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review The instructor will give an advice on what a desirable teacher is like in the situation of today’s education reform. Based on the advice, students should identify their own challenge and make an effort to overcome the issues.

Requirements

Grading Method Evaluation will be based on portfolio, professional development plan, distinctive educational policy, and attitude in practicum (activity log, observation and meeting by mentors)
・Based on evaluation given by mentors, portfolios written by students, and professional development plans, distinctive educational policy, and attitude in practicum (activity log, observation and meeting by mentors), supervisors and university teachers will evaluate.
・Evaluation includes 5 scales

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Teachers who have gained experience at the school will provide guidance on actual tasks.

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 (Professional degree course) Division of Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders Professional Development Program for Teachers and School Leaders
Lecture Code	WPA39000	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	アクションリサーチ実地研究 I （教育行政職実務）
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Action Research Practicum in School Management I
Instructor	YONETANI TAKASHI,OKAMURA MIYUKI,SOYODA HIROFUMI,SUGIHARA MITSUHARU,MIYASATO TOMOE
Instructor (Katakana)	ヨネタニ　タカシ,オカムラ　ミユキ,ソヨダ　ヒロフミ,スギハラ　ミツハル,ミヤサト　トモエ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte：To be announced.
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Practical
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
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	Based on their topics of action research, students will go through 10-day training at the board of education under the mentorship of members of the board of education. By reviewing what they learn and find through training, students will 1) understand educational administrative jobs, 2) obtain perspectives of educational administrative jobs, and 3) acquire specific business skills and abilities to conduct educational administrative policies. In training, students will clarify the significance of administrative jobs, by being aware of perspectives of the board of education. Also, students will develop practical abilities and skills, including planning skills, negotiation skills, by making presentations with the awareness of roles of administration as well as their roles. Through these activities, students will strengthen their sense of responsibility.
Class Schedule	This class includes 1) Preliminary instructions, 2) practicum, and 3) after training. 1) Preliminary instructions ・Students will receive instructions on the significance of the practicum and how they should be ready for it by supervisors. ・Based on the mentorship of supervisors and mentors, students will make plans for their practicum, such as where they will conduct training and contents. 2) Practicum ・Based on instructions by mentors, researchers and supervisors will observe the practicum, and give advice on presentations. 3) After training ・Students will make portfolios and reports based on the 10-day training.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Instructions will be given as needed
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Materials provided in class
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	The instructor will give an advice on what a desirable teacher is like in the situation of today’s education reform. Based on the advice, students should identify their own challenge and make an effort to overcome the issues.
Requirements
Grading Method	Evaluation will be based on portfolio, professional development plan, distinctive educational policy, and attitude in practicum (activity log, observation and meeting by mentors) ・Based on evaluation given by mentors, portfolios written by students, and professional development plans, distinctive educational policy, and attitude in practicum (activity log, observation and meeting by mentors), supervisors and university teachers will evaluate. ・Evaluation includes 5 scales
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Teachers who have gained experience at the school will provide guidance on actual tasks.
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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