CC118266 Research Methods in Elementary School Curriculum II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC118266 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 初等教科研究法II

Subject Name
（Katakana）ショトウキョウカケンキュウホウII

Subject Name in
English Research Methods in Elementary School Curriculum II

Instructor TERAUCHI DAISUKE

Instructor
(Katakana) テラウチ　ダイスケ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Thur1-2：EDU G202,EDU L205

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Lecture-and Exercise-oriented, Discussions, Student presentations, Field work, It may also include online sessions.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students Curriculum and Instruction Development Major students who will write a graduation thesis.

Keywords Elementary education, curriculum, seminar, research methods, graduation thesis, SDG-04

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
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to collect, critically analyze, and examine infomration related to elementary education. (Information collection and analysis ability)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course will provide students with opportunities to be clearly aware of their own issues, set a purpose of their research, and study methodologies to prepare for writing a graduation thesis.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Orientation
Lesson2: Discussion on the Progress of Individual Research Projects
Lesson3: Presenting the Literature Lists Created by Students
Lesson4: Learning About Academic Societies and Journals
Lesson5: Reading Papers Published in Academic Journals or Bulletins
Lesson6: Learning About the Progress of Senior Students' Graduation Research
Lesson7: Methods of Conducting Surveys
Lesson8: Methods of Conducting Interviews
Lesson9: Methods of Conducting Fieldwork
Lesson10: Research Ethics in the Field of Music Education
Lesson11: Reviewing Papers Published in Academic Journals or Bulletins
Lesson12: Midterm Presentations
Lesson13: Academic Writing Techniques
Lesson14: Presentations on Experiential Fieldwork
Lesson15: Learning About the Outcomes of Senior Students' Graduation Research

The assignments will be announced during class.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Will be introduced when needed.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details) Textbook, Handouts, Audio materials, Movies(videos/PC/other image data)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Project Learning

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review After every lesson, review the seminar and make an effort to address your challenge by collecting more materials needed and reading books and others for reference again. Sort out questions so that you can ask in class. If you have concerns in proceeding with the seminar. You should discuss with other students in the seminar and/or consult with the instructor.

Requirements

Grading Method Students will be evaluated based on commitment:50% and report assignments and research presentations.etc.:50%.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The instructors, who have teaching experience in schools, direct writing a thesis.

Message Students’ subjective and active commitment to the seminar, such as constantly checking their understanding, actively discussing questions with other students in the seminar or asking questions directly to the instructor, is expected.

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	CC118266	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	初等教科研究法II
Subject Name （Katakana）	ショトウキョウカケンキュウホウII
Subject Name in English	Research Methods in Elementary School Curriculum II
Instructor	TERAUCHI DAISUKE
Instructor (Katakana)	テラウチ　ダイスケ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Thur1-2：EDU G202,EDU L205
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Lecture-and Exercise-oriented, Discussions, Student presentations, Field work, It may also include online sessions.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	Curriculum and Instruction Development Major students who will write a graduation thesis.
Keywords	Elementary education, curriculum, seminar, research methods, graduation thesis, SDG-04
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 （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to collect, critically analyze, and examine infomration related to elementary education. (Information collection and analysis ability)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course will provide students with opportunities to be clearly aware of their own issues, set a purpose of their research, and study methodologies to prepare for writing a graduation thesis.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Orientation Lesson2: Discussion on the Progress of Individual Research Projects Lesson3: Presenting the Literature Lists Created by Students Lesson4: Learning About Academic Societies and Journals Lesson5: Reading Papers Published in Academic Journals or Bulletins Lesson6: Learning About the Progress of Senior Students' Graduation Research Lesson7: Methods of Conducting Surveys Lesson8: Methods of Conducting Interviews Lesson9: Methods of Conducting Fieldwork Lesson10: Research Ethics in the Field of Music Education Lesson11: Reviewing Papers Published in Academic Journals or Bulletins Lesson12: Midterm Presentations Lesson13: Academic Writing Techniques Lesson14: Presentations on Experiential Fieldwork Lesson15: Learning About the Outcomes of Senior Students' Graduation Research The assignments will be announced during class.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Will be introduced when needed.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Textbook, Handouts, Audio materials, Movies(videos/PC/other image data)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Project Learning
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	After every lesson, review the seminar and make an effort to address your challenge by collecting more materials needed and reading books and others for reference again. Sort out questions so that you can ask in class. If you have concerns in proceeding with the seminar. You should discuss with other students in the seminar and/or consult with the instructor.
Requirements
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated based on commitment:50% and report assignments and research presentations.etc.:50%.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The instructors, who have teaching experience in schools, direct writing a thesis.
Message	Students’ subjective and active commitment to the seminar, such as constantly checking their understanding, actively discussing questions with other students in the seminar or asking questions directly to the instructor, is expected.
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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