WNBD0002 Special Study

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctoral Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program

Lecture Code WNBD0002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 特別研究

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Special Study

Instructor UTSUNOMIYA AKIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ウツノミヤ　アキコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte：Faculty Office

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

Seminar-oriented, Discussion, Student presentation

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students Doctoral students

Keywords Social Studies Education, Learning Development, Research Concept, Research Objectives, Research Methods, SDGs

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 Through examining domestic and international literature in social studies education research based on one's own problem awareness, this aims to clarify the research topic for the doctoral dissertation and develop the qualities and abilities necessary for creating a dissertation, including research design, problem setting, research objectives, and research methods.

Class Schedule lesson1:  Setting the Research Topic (1) Clarifying the Problem Awareness
lesson2: Setting the Research Topic (2) Examining the Research Objectives
lesson3: Analysis of Previous Research (1) Organizing Previous Research
lesson4: Analysis of Previous Research (2) Categorizing Previous Research
lesson5: Analysis of Previous Research (3) Examining Issues in Previous Research
lesson6: Examining Research Methods (1) Considering Research Methods to Overcome Challenges of Previous Studies
lesson7:  Examining Research Methods (2) Finalizing Research Methods
lesson8: Examining Research Content (1) Organizing Research Content Based on Research Methods
lesson9: Examining Research Content (2) Refining Research Content
lesson10: Preparing for Research Presentation (1) Examining Argument Structure
lesson11: Preparing for Research Presentation (2) Organizing Research Findings Based on Argument Structure
lesson12: Preparations for Research Findings (3) Creating Presentation Materials for Research Findings
lesson13: Presenting Research Findings (1) Poster Presentation
lesson14: Presenting Research Findings (2) Oral Presentation Based on Poster Presentation
lesson15: Organizing Research Findings

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. Handouts, 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 1-2: Aim to clarify your own problem awareness and the research objectives based on it, in order to analyze prior research starting from Lesson 3.
Lessons 3-5: Aim to collect as much prior research as possible in line with your research objectives, and to grasp the current state and challenges of prior research through its organization and categorization.
Lessons 6-9: Determine research methods to overcome the challenges identified in prior research and strive to develop research content grounded in these methods.
Lessons 10-12: Work to create presentation materials that are logically consistent throughout the research objectives, methods, and content.
Lessons 13-15: Strive to present outstanding research findings based on the presentation materials and to logically critique the research findings of others.

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 (Doctoral Course) Division of Educational Sciences Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program
Lecture Code	WNBD0002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	特別研究
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Special Study
Instructor	UTSUNOMIYA AKIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ウツノミヤ　アキコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte：Faculty Office
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar-oriented, Discussion, Student presentation
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	Doctoral students
Keywords	Social Studies Education, Learning Development, Research Concept, Research Objectives, Research Methods, SDGs
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	Through examining domestic and international literature in social studies education research based on one's own problem awareness, this aims to clarify the research topic for the doctoral dissertation and develop the qualities and abilities necessary for creating a dissertation, including research design, problem setting, research objectives, and research methods.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Setting the Research Topic (1) Clarifying the Problem Awareness lesson2: Setting the Research Topic (2) Examining the Research Objectives lesson3: Analysis of Previous Research (1) Organizing Previous Research lesson4: Analysis of Previous Research (2) Categorizing Previous Research lesson5: Analysis of Previous Research (3) Examining Issues in Previous Research lesson6: Examining Research Methods (1) Considering Research Methods to Overcome Challenges of Previous Studies lesson7: Examining Research Methods (2) Finalizing Research Methods lesson8: Examining Research Content (1) Organizing Research Content Based on Research Methods lesson9: Examining Research Content (2) Refining Research Content lesson10: Preparing for Research Presentation (1) Examining Argument Structure lesson11: Preparing for Research Presentation (2) Organizing Research Findings Based on Argument Structure lesson12: Preparations for Research Findings (3) Creating Presentation Materials for Research Findings lesson13: Presenting Research Findings (1) Poster Presentation lesson14: Presenting Research Findings (2) Oral Presentation Based on Poster Presentation lesson15: Organizing Research Findings 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.	Handouts, 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 1-2: Aim to clarify your own problem awareness and the research objectives based on it, in order to analyze prior research starting from Lesson 3. Lessons 3-5: Aim to collect as much prior research as possible in line with your research objectives, and to grasp the current state and challenges of prior research through its organization and categorization. Lessons 6-9: Determine research methods to overcome the challenges identified in prior research and strive to develop research content grounded in these methods. Lessons 10-12: Work to create presentation materials that are logically consistent throughout the research objectives, methods, and content. Lessons 13-15: Strive to present outstanding research findings based on the presentation materials and to logically critique the research findings of others.
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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