Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education
Lecture Code CC119902 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 地域初等教育入門
Subject Name
(Katakana)
チイキショトウキョウイクニュウモン
Subject Name in
English
Introduction to Community-based primary education
Instructor MATSUMOTO HITOSHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
マツモト ヒトシ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture/Seminar Lesson Style
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Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : Education
Eligible Students
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Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
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Class Objectives
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The aim is to deepen understanding of the significance and role of elementary school education, as well as the qualities and abilities required of elementary school teachers in the future. Furthermore, taking into account the educational activities and local circumstances of Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City, students will consider the significance of their studies at university and the nature of their own learning, while keeping in mind their goal of "working as an elementary school teacher in Hiroshima Prefecture in the future," and to use this to deepen their studies after enrollment. 
Class Schedule lesson1 [Elementary Education Fundamentals I] Lecture: "Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Who Will Support the Future of Hiroshima - Required Qualities, Abilities, and Future Learning"
lesson2 Discussion: "Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Who Will Support the Future of Hiroshima - Required Qualities, Abilities, and Future Learning"
lesson3 Report Creation and Sharing: "Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Who Will Support the Future of Hiroshima - Required Qualities, Abilities, and Future Learning"
lesson4 [Elementary Education Fundamentals II] Lecture: "About the Work of an Elementary School Teacher"
lesson5 Discussion: "About the work of elementary school teachers"
lesson6 Report creation and sharing: "About the work of an elementary school teacher"
lesson7 [Elementary Education Fundamentals III] Lecture: "Elementary School Timetable and Learning by Grade Level"
lesson8 Discussion: "Elementary school timetables and learning by grade level"
lesson9 Report creation and sharing: "Elementary school timetables and learning by grade level"
lesson10 [Elementary Education in Hiroshima Prefecture I] Lecture: "Educational Issues in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City"
lesson11 Discussion: "Educational Challenges in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City"
lesson12 Report creation and sharing: "Educational challenges in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City"
lesson13 [Elementary Education in Hiroshima Prefecture II] Lecture: "Unique Educational Activities in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City"
lesson14 Discussion: "Unique Educational Activities in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City"
lesson15 Report creation and sharing: "Unique educational activities in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City" 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Give instructions as needed. 
PC or AV used in
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Review
lesson1-lesson3 [Elementary Education Fundamentals I]: To deepen understanding of the role schools will play in future society, and to organize and articulate one's own thoughts on the qualities and abilities required of elementary school teachers in the future.

lesson4-lesson6 [Elementary Education Fundamentals II]: To deepen understanding of the work and roles of elementary school teachers, and to enable students to consider their own strengths, weaknesses, and suitability as teachers.

lesson7-lesson9 [Elementary Education Fundamentals III]: To learn about the daily flow and timetable of elementary schools, the characteristics of learning at each grade level, and to understand how learning in elementary school is built up.

lesson10-lesson12 [Elementary Education in Hiroshima Prefecture I]: To deepen understanding of educational challenges in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City, and to increase awareness and motivation to contribute to their improvement as elementary school teachers in Hiroshima Prefecture in the future.

lesson13-lesson15 [Elementary Education in Hiroshima Prefecture II]: To deepen understanding of distinctive educational activities in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City, to enhance university studies, and to increase motivation to work as an elementary school teacher in Hiroshima Prefecture in the future. 
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