CC115005 Method of Understanding Infant and Educational Counseling

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC115005 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 幼児理解・教育相談

Subject Name
（Katakana）ヨウジリカイ・キョウイクソウダン

Subject Name in
English Method of Understanding Infant and Educational Counseling

Instructor MARUYAMA AIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) マルヤマ　アイコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Thur3-4：EDU L205

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture-oriented

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Psychology

Eligible Students

Keywords Child development, Method of Understanding Infant, Educational Counseling

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) Elementary School Teacher Education
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・To have basic understanding of the development of children and adolescents.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The goal of this class is to learn knowledge about infant development and education in order to practice proper educational support (educational counseling). The main purpose of the lesson is to explain the major theories, academic research and research methods related to mental and physical development from 0 to 6 years old.
Infants' perceptual development, language development, interpersonal relationships development, thinking and cognitive development will be explained concretely using DVD teaching materials. By learning the behaviors and countermeasures of infants who tend to have problems, we will be able to provide appropriate educational support for parents with infants. Picture books introduce related to the lecture content is also performed. In class, in order to understand children, students are encouraged to understand various problems in relation to their own problems and social problems.

Class Schedule Lesson1 What is development?　Child development, Orientation
　Chapter 1 Section 1　What is educational consultation?　Recent issues in related fields
Lesson2 Development from the fetal stage to the neonatal stage
　Chapter 1　Early childhood counseling needs and counseling mindset
Lesson3 Development of infant's perception
　Chapter 2　Section 1　Understanding and supporting infant development
Lesson4 Parent-child relationship and attachment in early childhood
　Chapter 3　Section 2　Support for building relationships between parents and children
Lesson5 Emotional development and self-consciousness in infancy
　Chapter 2　Section 2　Understanding and supporting the development of children from 1 year old to 3 years old
Lesson6 Language development in infancy
　Chapter 2　Section 3　Understanding and supporting the development of children over 3 years old
Lesson7 Interpersonal conflicts and social problem solving strategies in infancy
　Chapter 9　Basic interpersonal training　Section 1　What are basic interpersonal relationships?
Lesson8 Social development of children and social skills training for them
　Chapter 9　Basic interpersonal training　Section 2　Practicing interpersonal training
Lesson9 Children’s friend-relationship and understanding others (understanding of rules, empathy, affection, normative consciousness)
　Chapter 4　developmental disorder　　Support for parents and children who need supervision
Lesson10 Development of self-consciousness of infants, child abuse, support for child-rearing
　Chapter 4　developmental disorder　　Support for parents and children who need supervision
Lesson11 Child's cognitive development, child's motivation
　Chapter 5　Developmental theory and counseling approaches to understanding children
Lesson12 Childhood play, Relationships with friends / peers
　Chapter 7　Counseling and support for children in collaboration with experts
Lesson13 The influence of picture books and media on infants, imagination and creation in infancy
　Chapter 7　Counseling and support for children in collaboration with experts
Lesson14 Child's development and educational support (counseling)
　Chapter 6　Counseling techniques in childcare settings
Lesson15 Multicultural education, child development and culture / environment
　Chapter 8　Educational counseling provided by childcare workers

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 小田豊・秋田喜代美（編）　2021　新時代の保育双書「こどもの理解と保育・教育相談　第2版」　株式会社みらい　2100円（2310円）　ISBN　978-4-86015-546-9

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials

(More Details) Materials provided in class, Screen image （Video/PC image are shown with projector.）

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please do preparation related to the contents of the lesson.
Examine the materials related to the lesson, read the parts of the textbook corresponding to the lesson, think about them, and prepare for the lesson.
After class, read and review textbooks and handouts to establish your knowledge.

Requirements

Grading Method Short report in class （40％）, Examination results （55％）, Attitude of attendance （5％）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

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	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC115005	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	幼児理解・教育相談
Subject Name （Katakana）	ヨウジリカイ・キョウイクソウダン
Subject Name in English	Method of Understanding Infant and Educational Counseling
Instructor	MARUYAMA AIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	マルヤマ　アイコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Thur3-4：EDU L205
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture-oriented
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Psychology
Eligible Students
Keywords	Child development, Method of Understanding Infant, Educational Counseling
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)	Elementary School Teacher Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・To have basic understanding of the development of children and adolescents.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The goal of this class is to learn knowledge about infant development and education in order to practice proper educational support (educational counseling). The main purpose of the lesson is to explain the major theories, academic research and research methods related to mental and physical development from 0 to 6 years old. Infants' perceptual development, language development, interpersonal relationships development, thinking and cognitive development will be explained concretely using DVD teaching materials. By learning the behaviors and countermeasures of infants who tend to have problems, we will be able to provide appropriate educational support for parents with infants. Picture books introduce related to the lecture content is also performed. In class, in order to understand children, students are encouraged to understand various problems in relation to their own problems and social problems.
Class Schedule	Lesson1 What is development?　Child development, Orientation 　Chapter 1 Section 1　What is educational consultation?　Recent issues in related fields Lesson2 Development from the fetal stage to the neonatal stage 　Chapter 1　Early childhood counseling needs and counseling mindset Lesson3 Development of infant's perception 　Chapter 2　Section 1　Understanding and supporting infant development Lesson4 Parent-child relationship and attachment in early childhood 　Chapter 3　Section 2　Support for building relationships between parents and children Lesson5 Emotional development and self-consciousness in infancy 　Chapter 2　Section 2　Understanding and supporting the development of children from 1 year old to 3 years old Lesson6 Language development in infancy 　Chapter 2　Section 3　Understanding and supporting the development of children over 3 years old Lesson7 Interpersonal conflicts and social problem solving strategies in infancy 　Chapter 9　Basic interpersonal training　Section 1　What are basic interpersonal relationships? Lesson8 Social development of children and social skills training for them 　Chapter 9　Basic interpersonal training　Section 2　Practicing interpersonal training Lesson9 Children’s friend-relationship and understanding others (understanding of rules, empathy, affection, normative consciousness) 　Chapter 4　developmental disorder　　Support for parents and children who need supervision Lesson10 Development of self-consciousness of infants, child abuse, support for child-rearing 　Chapter 4　developmental disorder　　Support for parents and children who need supervision Lesson11 Child's cognitive development, child's motivation 　Chapter 5　Developmental theory and counseling approaches to understanding children Lesson12 Childhood play, Relationships with friends / peers 　Chapter 7　Counseling and support for children in collaboration with experts Lesson13 The influence of picture books and media on infants, imagination and creation in infancy 　Chapter 7　Counseling and support for children in collaboration with experts Lesson14 Child's development and educational support (counseling) 　Chapter 6　Counseling techniques in childcare settings Lesson15 Multicultural education, child development and culture / environment 　Chapter 8　Educational counseling provided by childcare workers
Text/Reference Books,etc.	小田豊・秋田喜代美（編）　2021　新時代の保育双書「こどもの理解と保育・教育相談　第2版」　株式会社みらい　2100円（2310円）　ISBN　978-4-86015-546-9
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials
(More Details)	Materials provided in class, Screen image （Video/PC image are shown with projector.）
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please do preparation related to the contents of the lesson. Examine the materials related to the lesson, read the parts of the textbook corresponding to the lesson, think about them, and prepare for the lesson. After class, read and review textbooks and handouts to establish your knowledge.
Requirements
Grading Method	Short report in class （40％）, Examination results （55％）, Attitude of attendance （5％）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
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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