CC116005 Introduction to Theories of Science for the Elementary School

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC116005 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 初等理科学習指導論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ショトウリカガクシュウシドウロン

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Theories of Science for the Elementary School

Instructor UNZAI HIROSHI

Instructor
(Katakana) ウンザイ　ヒロシ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Tues9-10：EDU C228,EDU L202

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)

Exercise-oriented, Discussions

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） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students Students of Cluster1 School Education

Keywords SDG_4，Elementary science, concept making and implementation of science lessons, observations, experiments, teaching contents research, trial lessons,Practical work experience

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 draw up and formulate curriculums and teaching plans for a each unit (Practical ability of formulating unit)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The objective of this course is to examine how science lesson in elementary schools should be from both theoretical and practical aspects by designing a lesson plan of elementary science and giving a trial lesson based on it, and to cultivate capabilities to make a concept, practice, and improve a science lesson.
In order to achieve above, students will make a concept of a science lesson and plan it in consideration of researches of material studies related to the contents of elementary science, give a trial lesson based on the lesson plan, and have a discussion over issues and points to be improved. Concept making and planning of a teaching plan will be done in a group depending on the number of students.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Course outline and objective setting
Lesson 2: Examining Evaluation Criteria for Science Lessons
Lesson 3: Viewing and Discussing Science Lesson Videos (1)
Lesson 4: How to Write an Elementary School Science Lesson Plan
Lesson 5: Lesson Plan Review Workshop and Discussion (1)
Lesson 6: Lesson Plan Review Workshop and Discussion (2)
Lesson 7: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (1)
Lesson 8: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (2)
Lesson 9: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (3)
Lesson 10: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (4)
Lesson 11: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (5)
Lesson 12: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (6)
Lesson 13: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (7)
Lesson 14: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (8)
Lesson15: Course summary
Students will think about what kind of capabilities are required for planning and implementing science lessons and what the challenges for further improvement are.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 小学校学習指導要領解説・理科編（MEXT Commentary to the Curriculum Guidelines for Elementary Schools, Science）

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, moodle

(More Details) Handouts

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1: Students will understand the overview and objectives of the course, and begin lesson planning and instructional material research for the unit each student is assigned to teach.

Lessons 2–14: Students will organize the issues related to the units addressed in the lesson videos and microteaching sessions, and deepen their understanding of key points raised in discussions by consulting reference books and other materials. Students who conducted a microteaching lesson will reflect on the outcomes and challenges of their lesson based on the post-lesson discussion and peer feedback memos. Students scheduled to teach later will review what was discussed and apply it to the planning and implementation of their own lessons.

Lesson 15: Students will review what they have learned throughout the course in terms of the knowledge and understanding, intellectual abilities and skills, and practical abilities and skills required to design and implement science lessons, and clarify future tasks for further improvement of their teaching competence.

Requirements It is desirable that students have taken Teaching Method of Science for the Elementary School.
Elective Course in Teacher Education: Teaching methods of school subject (science)

Grading Method Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on their assignments for each class session, lesson plans, microteaching (trial lessons), and participation in discussions.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message In this course, students are required to spend time, inside and outside of classroom, planning your lesson, researching on contents of your lesson, and preparing for your lesson in consultation with the instructor.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC116005	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	初等理科学習指導論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ショトウリカガクシュウシドウロン
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Theories of Science for the Elementary School
Instructor	UNZAI HIROSHI
Instructor (Katakana)	ウンザイ　ヒロシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Tues9-10：EDU C228,EDU L202
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
Exercise-oriented, Discussions
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）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	Students of Cluster1 School Education
Keywords	SDG_4，Elementary science, concept making and implementation of science lessons, observations, experiments, teaching contents research, trial lessons,Practical work experience
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 draw up and formulate curriculums and teaching plans for a each unit (Practical ability of formulating unit)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The objective of this course is to examine how science lesson in elementary schools should be from both theoretical and practical aspects by designing a lesson plan of elementary science and giving a trial lesson based on it, and to cultivate capabilities to make a concept, practice, and improve a science lesson. In order to achieve above, students will make a concept of a science lesson and plan it in consideration of researches of material studies related to the contents of elementary science, give a trial lesson based on the lesson plan, and have a discussion over issues and points to be improved. Concept making and planning of a teaching plan will be done in a group depending on the number of students.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Course outline and objective setting Lesson 2: Examining Evaluation Criteria for Science Lessons Lesson 3: Viewing and Discussing Science Lesson Videos (1) Lesson 4: How to Write an Elementary School Science Lesson Plan Lesson 5: Lesson Plan Review Workshop and Discussion (1) Lesson 6: Lesson Plan Review Workshop and Discussion (2) Lesson 7: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (1) Lesson 8: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (2) Lesson 9: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (3) Lesson 10: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (4) Lesson 11: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (5) Lesson 12: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (6) Lesson 13: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (7) Lesson 14: Microteaching (Trial Lesson) and Reflection (8) Lesson15: Course summary Students will think about what kind of capabilities are required for planning and implementing science lessons and what the challenges for further improvement are.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	小学校学習指導要領解説・理科編（MEXT Commentary to the Curriculum Guidelines for Elementary Schools, Science）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, moodle
(More Details)	Handouts
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1: Students will understand the overview and objectives of the course, and begin lesson planning and instructional material research for the unit each student is assigned to teach. Lessons 2–14: Students will organize the issues related to the units addressed in the lesson videos and microteaching sessions, and deepen their understanding of key points raised in discussions by consulting reference books and other materials. Students who conducted a microteaching lesson will reflect on the outcomes and challenges of their lesson based on the post-lesson discussion and peer feedback memos. Students scheduled to teach later will review what was discussed and apply it to the planning and implementation of their own lessons. Lesson 15: Students will review what they have learned throughout the course in terms of the knowledge and understanding, intellectual abilities and skills, and practical abilities and skills required to design and implement science lessons, and clarify future tasks for further improvement of their teaching competence.
Requirements	It is desirable that students have taken Teaching Method of Science for the Elementary School. Elective Course in Teacher Education: Teaching methods of school subject (science)
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on their assignments for each class session, lesson plans, microteaching (trial lessons), and participation in discussions.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	In this course, students are required to spend time, inside and outside of classroom, planning your lesson, researching on contents of your lesson, and preparing for your lesson in consultation with the instructor.
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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