Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program
Lecture Code WNB00013 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 学習開発学特別研究
Subject Name
(Katakana)
Subject Name in
English
Special Study in Learning and Curriculum Development
Instructor TANIGUCHI HIROKAZU
Instructor
(Katakana)
タニグチ ヒロカズ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte:Faculty Office
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Practice-centered classes, Presentations, Discussions 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 06 : Psychology
Eligible Students
Keywords Psychological research 
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)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
In this seminar, students will engage in processes related to psychological topics of personal interest. These processes include reading and presenting relevant literature, setting research questions, developing research plans, conducting research through surveys, experiments, or interviews, collecting and analyzing data, and organizing and interpreting results. Through this comprehensive process, the seminar aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct empirical, scientific research in psychology and to write a master's thesis. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Reading, presentation, and discussion of related literature (1)
lesson2 Reading, presentation, and discussion of related literature (2)
lesson3 Reading, presentation, and discussion of related literature (3)
lesson4 Reading, presentation, and discussion of related literature (4)
lesson5 Reading, presentation, and discussion of related literature (5)
lesson6 Setting research topics (1)
lesson7 Setting research topics (2)
lesson8 Setting research topics (3)
lesson9 Setting research topics (4)
lesson10 Setting research topics (5)
lesson11 Planning for research projects (1)
lesson12 Planning for research projects (2)
lesson13 Planning for research projects (3)
lesson14 Planning for research projects (4)
lesson15 Planning for research projects (5)

The course schedule may change depending on students' research progress. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Relevant literature and materials will be introduced as needed. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Throughout the course, students are required to consult numerous psychology-related texts and books from both Japan and abroad. 
Requirements  
Grading Method The evaluation for this seminar will be conducted comprehensively based on the literature review, contribution to the discussion, appropriateness of the research topic, and the research plan. 
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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