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 WNB22507 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 指導・評価法デザイン基礎研究
Subject Name
(Katakana)
 
Subject Name in
English
Basic Study in Instruction and Evaluation Method Design
Instructor ITO SHIN
Instructor
(Katakana)
イトウ シン
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Fri1-4:EDU F313
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
discussion 
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 Music students
Keywords Curriculum, instruction and evaluation, music education,Japanese traditional music, Koto, music lessons 
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
This course examines the relationship between instruction and assessment in school music education, emphasizing its significance. It explores how teachers’ educational and musical beliefs influence their teaching practices and assessment methods. By situating the compulsory “Japanese traditional music” component within a curriculum largely based on Western music values, the course critically analyzes teachers’ perspectives and their impact on instructional and evaluative approaches. 
Class Schedule lesson1: Integration of Instruction and Assessment; Teachers’ Beliefs
lesson2: Teachers’ Educational and Musical Beliefs on Traditional Music
lesson3: How Can We Understand Music?
lesson4: Is Traditional Music a Different Culture?
lesson5: Traditional Music in Curriculum Guidelines
lesson6: Traditional Music in Textbooks
lesson7: Traditional Music in Music Lessons
lesson8: Traditional Music in University Teacher Training Programs
lesson9: Designing Instruction and Assessment: Cultivating Knowledge and Skills
lesson10: Designing Instruction and Assessment: Developing Thinking, Judgment, and Expression
lesson11: Designing Instruction and Assessment: Fostering Learning Motivation
lesson12: Practical Analysis of Lesson Reports: Elementary School
lesson13: Practical Analysis of Lesson Reports: Junior High School
lesson14: Practical Analysis of Lesson Reports: High School
lesson15: Practical Analysis of Lesson Reports: Special Needs Education 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Barkley, E. F., & Major, C. H. (2016). Learning assessment techniques: A handbook for college faculty. John Wiley & Sons.
Sawyer, R. K. (2022). The Cambridge handbook of the learning sciences (third edition). Cambridge University Press. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details) Textbook, handouts, DVD, PC 
Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, Project Learning
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Lesson 1 thorough 15: Read the textbook respectively in advance. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Contribution to the discussion (70%) and a paper (30%) 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message You need a PC. 
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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