WNB20052 Basic Study in Curriculum Design a

Hiroshima University Syllabus

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 WNB20052 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 教科課程デザイン基礎研究ａ

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Basic Study in Curriculum Design a

Instructor UTSUNOMIYA AKIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ウツノミヤ　アキコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Fri1-4：Faculty Office

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

Seminar-oriented, Discussion, Student presentation

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students M1,M2 Graduate students

Keywords Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Lesson Development

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 By examining theories of elementary education curriculum development and comparing social studies lessons based on these theories, graduate students aim to select their own lesson theory and cultivate the qualities and abilities necessary to develop social studies lessons grounded in that theory.

Class Schedule lesson1: Orientation
lesson2: Examining Theories on Elementary Education Curriculum Development (1) Explanatory Approach
lesson3: Examining Theories on Elementary Education Curriculum Development (2) Decision-Making Approach
lesson4: Examining Theories on Elementary Education Curriculum Development (3) Social Construction Approach
lesson5: Gathering and Examining Social Studies Lessons of explanatory Approach
lesson6: Gathering and Examining  Social Studies Lessons of Decision-Making Approach
lesson7: Gathering and Examining  Social Studies Lessons of Social Construction Approach
lesson8: Discussion on  Social Studies Lessons of explanatory Approach
lesson9:  Discussion on Social Studies Lessons of Decision-Making Approach
lesson10:   Discussion on Social Studies Lessons of Social Construction Approach
lesson11: Comparative Analysis of Each Theory
lesson12:  Comparative Analysis of Social Studies Lessons Based on Each Theory
lesson13:  Preparations for Presenting the Target Theory and Ideal Social Studies Lesson Model
lesson14: Presentation of the Target Theory and Ideal Social Studies Lesson Model
lesson15: Summary

Exams and reports are replaced by handouts and discussions held each lesson.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Provide instructions as needed.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Microsoft Teams, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lessons 1-5 examine social studies education theory and the social studies lessons based on it. Therefore, it is essential to gather and read many prior papers on lesson development.
Lessons 6-14 involve a comparative analysis of social studies education theory and the social studies lessons based on it. It is crucial to clearly define which social studies education theory and the history lessons based on it you consider desirable, and why you think so.

Requirements

Grading Method Graduate students are evaluated comprehensively based on their preparation of handouts for each lesson and their participation in discussions.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Grounded in my experience as a high school teacher of geography, history, and civics, I will design lessons emphasizing the interplay between theory and practice in social studies pedagogy research.

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program
Lecture Code	WNB20052	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	教科課程デザイン基礎研究ａ
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Basic Study in Curriculum Design a
Instructor	UTSUNOMIYA AKIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ウツノミヤ　アキコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Fri1-4：Faculty Office
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar-oriented, Discussion, Student presentation
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	M1,M2 Graduate students
Keywords	Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Lesson Development
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	By examining theories of elementary education curriculum development and comparing social studies lessons based on these theories, graduate students aim to select their own lesson theory and cultivate the qualities and abilities necessary to develop social studies lessons grounded in that theory.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Orientation lesson2: Examining Theories on Elementary Education Curriculum Development (1) Explanatory Approach lesson3: Examining Theories on Elementary Education Curriculum Development (2) Decision-Making Approach lesson4: Examining Theories on Elementary Education Curriculum Development (3) Social Construction Approach lesson5: Gathering and Examining Social Studies Lessons of explanatory Approach lesson6: Gathering and Examining Social Studies Lessons of Decision-Making Approach lesson7: Gathering and Examining Social Studies Lessons of Social Construction Approach lesson8: Discussion on Social Studies Lessons of explanatory Approach lesson9: Discussion on Social Studies Lessons of Decision-Making Approach lesson10: Discussion on Social Studies Lessons of Social Construction Approach lesson11: Comparative Analysis of Each Theory lesson12: Comparative Analysis of Social Studies Lessons Based on Each Theory lesson13: Preparations for Presenting the Target Theory and Ideal Social Studies Lesson Model lesson14: Presentation of the Target Theory and Ideal Social Studies Lesson Model lesson15: Summary Exams and reports are replaced by handouts and discussions held each lesson.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Provide instructions as needed.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lessons 1-5 examine social studies education theory and the social studies lessons based on it. Therefore, it is essential to gather and read many prior papers on lesson development. Lessons 6-14 involve a comparative analysis of social studies education theory and the social studies lessons based on it. It is crucial to clearly define which social studies education theory and the history lessons based on it you consider desirable, and why you think so.
Requirements
Grading Method	Graduate students are evaluated comprehensively based on their preparation of handouts for each lesson and their participation in discussions.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Grounded in my experience as a high school teacher of geography, history, and civics, I will design lessons emphasizing the interplay between theory and practice in social studies pedagogy research.
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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