WPA40050 Action Research Practicum in School Management II

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 WPA40050 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name アクションリサーチ実地研究 II （学校管理職実務）

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Action Research Practicum in School Management II

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, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) 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 students' hypotheses, students will go through 10-day training on school management at partner schools or schools they work for.
Principals of schools will serve as mentors. Students will 1) learn administrative jobs (principals and vice principals) 2) obtain perspectives of principals, and 3) learn leadership specifically. By recognizing gaps between ways students think and those of principals, students will identify the significance of administrative positions. Also, by making school management designs based on history and challenges of the schools, students will develop abilities and skills such as creative planning abilities and negotiation skills. Through these activities, students will enhance a sense of their responsibilities.

Class Schedule This course consists of 1) preliminary instruction, 2) practicum, and 3) after training.

1) Preliminary instruction
・Supervisors will give instructions such as contents of the practicum and how to prepare for the practicum
・Based on discussion with supervisors, students will plan the practicum
2) Practicum
・Based on instructions by mentors, students will conduct practicum and deliver presentations
・During the practicum, supervisors and university teachers will conduct investigation and provide instructions for presentation
3) After training
・Students will make portfolio and reports on 10-day training
・Students will deliver presentation and have discussion with supervisors and teachers, and make a plan for future professional development

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 Experienced teachers at school provide guidance on practical issues.

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	WPA40050	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	アクションリサーチ実地研究 II （学校管理職実務）
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Action Research Practicum in School Management II
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, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) 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 students' hypotheses, students will go through 10-day training on school management at partner schools or schools they work for. Principals of schools will serve as mentors. Students will 1) learn administrative jobs (principals and vice principals) 2) obtain perspectives of principals, and 3) learn leadership specifically. By recognizing gaps between ways students think and those of principals, students will identify the significance of administrative positions. Also, by making school management designs based on history and challenges of the schools, students will develop abilities and skills such as creative planning abilities and negotiation skills. Through these activities, students will enhance a sense of their responsibilities.
Class Schedule	This course consists of 1) preliminary instruction, 2) practicum, and 3) after training. 1) Preliminary instruction ・Supervisors will give instructions such as contents of the practicum and how to prepare for the practicum ・Based on discussion with supervisors, students will plan the practicum 2) Practicum ・Based on instructions by mentors, students will conduct practicum and deliver presentations ・During the practicum, supervisors and university teachers will conduct investigation and provide instructions for presentation 3) After training ・Students will make portfolio and reports on 10-day training ・Students will deliver presentation and have discussion with supervisors and teachers, and make a plan for future professional development
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	Experienced teachers at school provide guidance on practical issues.
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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