CC119203 The practice of psychological support to the child I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC119203 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 子どものこころ支援実習I

Subject Name
（Katakana）コドモノココロシエンジッシュウI

Subject Name in
English The practice of psychological support to the child I

Instructor TANIGUCHI HIROKAZU

Instructor
(Katakana) タニグチ　ヒロカズ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, First Semester, Year

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte：Follow the instruction by the class instructor.

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

Practice-centered classes, Presentations, Discussions

Credits 4.0 Class Hours/Week 　 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 Social skills, Interpersonal relationships

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) Program in Elementary Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to inquire what the class guidance and student guidance ought to be in elementary schools on the basis of children's actual situation (Practical student guidance ability).

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This practicum involves learning the theoretical background and characteristics of social skills—the techniques for maintaining positive interpersonal relationships—and then conducting social skills training with actual children. The goal is to develop the ability to support children in acquiring communication skills and making friends, while also cultivating the foundational skills necessary for future teachers to convey their own thoughts and ideas to children in a concrete and effective manner.

Class Schedule lesson 1 Introduction

lesson 2 Content and characteristics of social skills

lesson 3 Techniques and practical examples for social skills training

lesson 4–28 Implementation of social skills training (Including midterm summary)

lesson 29 Review of practice (Identifying issues and proposing improvements)

lesson 30 Final summary

This practicum is conducted as an educational consultation at the “Niko Niko Room (School Educational Psychology Support Office)” operated by the Affiliated Center for Educational Practice.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 【Reference Books】
Aikawa, M. (2009). The art of human interaction: The psychology of social skills. SAIENSU-SHA.
Sato, S., & Sahara, M. (Eds.) (2006). Practical guide to SST in schools. Kongo-shuppan.
Watanabe, Y. (1996). Social skills training. Nihon Bunka Kagakusha.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Role Play, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In addition to the above-mentioned reference book, students are required to read as many books as possible that explain the education and practice of social skills. This will help them further deepen their understanding of the characteristics of social skills and the effectiveness of training.

Requirements This practicum is offered year-round, spanning both the first and second semesters. To ensure effective social skills training, enrollment may be limited.

Grading Method Contribution to practical training (80%)
Midterm and final reports (20%)

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC119203	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	子どものこころ支援実習I
Subject Name （Katakana）	コドモノココロシエンジッシュウI
Subject Name in English	The practice of psychological support to the child I
Instructor	TANIGUCHI HIROKAZU
Instructor (Katakana)	タニグチ　ヒロカズ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Year) Inte：Follow the instruction by the class instructor.
Lesson Style	Practical	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Practice-centered classes, Presentations, Discussions
Credits	4.0	Class Hours/Week		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	Social skills, Interpersonal relationships
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)	Program in Elementary Education （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to inquire what the class guidance and student guidance ought to be in elementary schools on the basis of children's actual situation (Practical student guidance ability).
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This practicum involves learning the theoretical background and characteristics of social skills—the techniques for maintaining positive interpersonal relationships—and then conducting social skills training with actual children. The goal is to develop the ability to support children in acquiring communication skills and making friends, while also cultivating the foundational skills necessary for future teachers to convey their own thoughts and ideas to children in a concrete and effective manner.
Class Schedule	lesson 1 Introduction lesson 2 Content and characteristics of social skills lesson 3 Techniques and practical examples for social skills training lesson 4–28 Implementation of social skills training (Including midterm summary) lesson 29 Review of practice (Identifying issues and proposing improvements) lesson 30 Final summary This practicum is conducted as an educational consultation at the “Niko Niko Room (School Educational Psychology Support Office)” operated by the Affiliated Center for Educational Practice.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	【Reference Books】 Aikawa, M. (2009). The art of human interaction: The psychology of social skills. SAIENSU-SHA. Sato, S., & Sahara, M. (Eds.) (2006). Practical guide to SST in schools. Kongo-shuppan. Watanabe, Y. (1996). Social skills training. Nihon Bunka Kagakusha.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Role Play, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In addition to the above-mentioned reference book, students are required to read as many books as possible that explain the education and practice of social skills. This will help them further deepen their understanding of the characteristics of social skills and the effectiveness of training.
Requirements	This practicum is offered year-round, spanning both the first and second semesters. To ensure effective social skills training, enrollment may be limited.
Grading Method	Contribution to practical training (80%) Midterm and final reports (20%)
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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