WPA42050 Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice at belonging School IV

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 WPA42050 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name アクションリサーチ実地研究 IV （所属校実践）

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice at belonging School IV

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 2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte：To be announced.

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Discussion

Credits 3.0 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 To exercise leadership which promotes explorative, creative, and cooperative learning
To be able to conduct action research concerning school management and improvement

Graduate school students will conduct RV-PDCA in practice and obtain portfolios in order to study school management and improvement. Through this process, students will develop their leadership abilities. University teachers (supervisors and researchers) will confirm progress status on a regular basis in cooperation with principals of the schools. Also, they will provide advice and instructions concerning the current status of the schools.

Class Schedule Action Research Practicum in School Management IV is coordinated with Action Research Seminar IV. In Hiroshima Prefecture and City, school management is based on Management By Objective (MBO) which integrates school evaluation and teacher evaluation. Because of this background, the PV-PDCA cycle will be implemented in accordance with MBO.
【Sept.-Dec.】
Graduate students will accumulate portfolios in accordance with the RV-PDCA cycle. (Based on the portfolio, students will reflect on the practice of school management and improvement in Action Research Seminar IV. )
Principals, who serve as mentors, will conduct observation and provide instructions and advice in cooperation with university faculty members (researchers and supervisors). University faculty members will regularly visit schools where students conduct training, and conduct the items below.
・Confirm progressive status of the training and how well students exercise leadership
・In response to needs and necessity, provide advice and instructions.
(The purpose of this practicum is that graduate school students will exercise their leadership, so the faculty members should put importance on the independence of the students and schools)
【After Jan.】
Deliver presentation on the outcome of the training

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Hand-outs will be distributed based on research topics

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Textbook, Materials provided in class, Audio teaching materials, Screen image （Video/PC/Other image materials）

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 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)
・How students engage in school management and improvement, and their leadership
・Changes that students bring
・Portfolio of PV-PDCA cycle concerning school management and improvement

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	WPA42050	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	アクションリサーチ実地研究 IV （所属校実践）
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice at belonging School IV
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	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Inte：To be announced.
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Discussion
Credits	3.0	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	To exercise leadership which promotes explorative, creative, and cooperative learning To be able to conduct action research concerning school management and improvement Graduate school students will conduct RV-PDCA in practice and obtain portfolios in order to study school management and improvement. Through this process, students will develop their leadership abilities. University teachers (supervisors and researchers) will confirm progress status on a regular basis in cooperation with principals of the schools. Also, they will provide advice and instructions concerning the current status of the schools.
Class Schedule	Action Research Practicum in School Management IV is coordinated with Action Research Seminar IV. In Hiroshima Prefecture and City, school management is based on Management By Objective (MBO) which integrates school evaluation and teacher evaluation. Because of this background, the PV-PDCA cycle will be implemented in accordance with MBO. 【Sept.-Dec.】 Graduate students will accumulate portfolios in accordance with the RV-PDCA cycle. (Based on the portfolio, students will reflect on the practice of school management and improvement in Action Research Seminar IV. ) Principals, who serve as mentors, will conduct observation and provide instructions and advice in cooperation with university faculty members (researchers and supervisors). University faculty members will regularly visit schools where students conduct training, and conduct the items below. ・Confirm progressive status of the training and how well students exercise leadership ・In response to needs and necessity, provide advice and instructions. (The purpose of this practicum is that graduate school students will exercise their leadership, so the faculty members should put importance on the independence of the students and schools) 【After Jan.】 Deliver presentation on the outcome of the training
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Hand-outs will be distributed based on research topics
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Textbook, Materials provided in class, Audio teaching materials, Screen image （Video/PC/Other image materials）
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	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) ・How students engage in school management and improvement, and their leadership ・Changes that students bring ・Portfolio of PV-PDCA cycle concerning school management and improvement
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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