WNBD0502 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 WNBD0502 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,  Second Semester,  Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) 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 Research, 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 To prepare for writing a doctoral dissertation in social studies education research, this course aims to help doctoral students acquire the advanced qualities and abilities necessary for conducting academic research by establishing a research plan and working toward writing an academic paper.

Class Schedule lesson1: Orientation
lesson2:  Reviewing the Research Plan (1) Finalizing the Overall Research Concept
lesson3: Reviewing the Research Plan (2) Finalizing the Research Schedule
lesson4: Reviewing the Research Plan (3) Finalizing the Research Objectives
lesson5: Reviewing the Research Plan (4) Finalizing the Research Methods
lesson6: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (1) Examining Paper Structure
lesson7: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (2) Examining Paper Research Objectives
lesson8: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (3) Examining Paper Research Methods
lesson9: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (4) Examining Paper Content
lesson10: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (1) Examining the Paper's Argument Structure
lesson11:  Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (2) Examining the Paper's Research Objectives
lesson12: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (3) Examining the Paper's Research Methods
lesson13: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (4) Examining the Paper's Content
lesson14: Re-examining the Research Plan
lesson15: Presentation of Research Prospects

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 involve setting your research plan based on your own problem awareness regarding your research. Therefore, it is necessary to consider your problem awareness and research objectives in advance, building upon your special research from the first semester.
Lessons 6-13 involve conceptualizing an academic paper. It is crucial to read many academic papers thoroughly, examine their structure, research objectives, research methods, and content, and consider what constitutes an excellent academic paper.

Requirements

Grading Method Doctoral 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	WNBD0502	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, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) 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 Research, 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	To prepare for writing a doctoral dissertation in social studies education research, this course aims to help doctoral students acquire the advanced qualities and abilities necessary for conducting academic research by establishing a research plan and working toward writing an academic paper.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Orientation lesson2: Reviewing the Research Plan (1) Finalizing the Overall Research Concept lesson3: Reviewing the Research Plan (2) Finalizing the Research Schedule lesson4: Reviewing the Research Plan (3) Finalizing the Research Objectives lesson5: Reviewing the Research Plan (4) Finalizing the Research Methods lesson6: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (1) Examining Paper Structure lesson7: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (2) Examining Paper Research Objectives lesson8: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (3) Examining Paper Research Methods lesson9: Conceptualizing Academic Paper (4) Examining Paper Content lesson10: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (1) Examining the Paper's Argument Structure lesson11: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (2) Examining the Paper's Research Objectives lesson12: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (3) Examining the Paper's Research Methods lesson13: Conceptualizing Academic Paper ② (4) Examining the Paper's Content lesson14: Re-examining the Research Plan lesson15: Presentation of Research Prospects 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 involve setting your research plan based on your own problem awareness regarding your research. Therefore, it is necessary to consider your problem awareness and research objectives in advance, building upon your special research from the first semester. Lessons 6-13 involve conceptualizing an academic paper. It is crucial to read many academic papers thoroughly, examine their structure, research objectives, research methods, and content, and consider what constitutes an excellent academic paper.
Requirements
Grading Method	Doctoral 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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