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Outline |
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- In this course, students will learn about achievement goals, teaching materials, material collection, learning methods, and assessment methods of social studies and civics education.
- This course aims to provide a foundation for students to answer the fundamental question of why you want to become a social studies teacher.
- In addition to lecture-format classes, the course aims to achieve active learning, engaging in dialogue with the students through activities such as fieldwork and discussions.
- This course is related to Diploma Policy 2 & 3.
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Objectives |
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- Students acquire basic knowledge, concepts, and skills necessary to become a social studies teacher. (Knowledge, understanding, skills)
- Students acquire the basics of lesson design and practical skills necessary for teaching practice. (Knowledge, understanding, skills)
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Grading Policy |
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- Reflection paper (indication of attendance and learning) 40%
- Participation and attitude in class (Q&A sessions, fieldwork, and discussion) 30%
- Report on teaching plan 30%
* Feedback on student's learning will be given in the final class.
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| ４． |
Textbook and Reference |
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文部科学省『中学校学習指導要領解説 社会編』 東洋館出版社 ISBN : 978-4491034713
文部科学省『高等学校学習指導要領解説 公民編』 (http://www.mext.go.jp/component/a_menu/education/micro_detail/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2018/07/17/1407073_04.pdf)
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Requirements (Assignments) |
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- Before the class students are required to study and gain general knowledge on the topic of the next class. (40 minutes)
- After the class, students should review the class and record how you would teach the topic handled in class. (20 mins)
- Students are advised to collect information on various issues in society (especially related to politics, economy and law) not only from the internet, but also from printed work such as newspapers. In addition, students should think about how to present and formulate various information on politics, economy and law in the classroom. *Please make it as a daily habit to read a newspaper for 30 minutes a day for at least 30 minutes.
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| ６． |
Note |
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- In class, students should present their opinions clearly.
- A reflection paper will be distributed at the end of every class. Students should summarise the class with a single kanji character and present the reason why you chose that particular kanji.
- Please cherish every hour of class, so that you can submit a draft lesson plan for lesson demonstration in "Method of Civics Education II" in the winter semester.
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| ７． |
Schedule |
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| １. Guidance |
| ２. The evolution of the National Curriculum/Discussing curriculum politics |
３. Newspapers in education (NIE)/ The life history of a social studies teacher working with newspapers
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４. Fundamental human rights/ Human rights through marriage registration
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５. Fundamental human rights / Discussing disabilities through the movie "A Silent Voice (聲の形)"
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６. Fundamental human rights / Discussing Leprosy through the movie "Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫)"
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７. Law/ Discussing trial through the movie "12 Angry Men (十二人の怒れる男)"
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８. Law/ Mock trial
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９. Fieldwork/ Attending a trial at the Utsunomiya District Court
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10. Politics/ Discussing Minamata Disease through "Kugai Jodo(苦海浄土)"
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11. Economy/ Funding for social security
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12. Education for sustainable development (ESD)/ Ebola disease from the viewpoint of a medical profession
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13. Interdisciplinary topics/ Radiation and nuclear waste
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14. Teaching plan/ How to develop a teaching plan
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15. Reflection
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| １． |
Outline |
|
- In this course, students will learn about achievement goals, teaching materials, material collection, learning methods, and assessment methods of social studies and civics education.
- This course aims to provide a foundation for students to answer the fundamental question of why you want to become a social studies teacher.
- In addition to lecture-format classes, the course aims to achieve active learning, engaging in dialogue with the students through activities such as fieldwork and discussions.
- This course is related to Diploma Policy 2 & 3.
|
| ２． |
Objectives |
|
- Students acquire basic knowledge, concepts, and skills necessary to become a social studies teacher. (Knowledge, understanding, skills)
- Students acquire the basics of lesson design and practical skills necessary for teaching practice. (Knowledge, understanding, skills)
|
| ３． |
Grading Policy |
|
- Reflection paper (indication of attendance and learning) 40%
- Participation and attitude in class (Q&A sessions, fieldwork, and discussion) 30%
- Report on teaching plan 30%
* Feedback on student's learning will be given in the final class.
|
| ４． |
Textbook and Reference |
|
文部科学省『中学校学習指導要領解説 社会編』 東洋館出版社 ISBN : 978-4491034713
文部科学省『高等学校学習指導要領解説 公民編』 (http://www.mext.go.jp/component/a_menu/education/micro_detail/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2018/07/17/1407073_04.pdf)
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| ５． |
Requirements (Assignments) |
|
- Before the class students are required to study and gain general knowledge on the topic of the next class. (40 minutes)
- After the class, students should review the class and record how you would teach the topic handled in class. (20 mins)
- Students are advised to collect information on various issues in society (especially related to politics, economy and law) not only from the internet, but also from printed work such as newspapers. In addition, students should think about how to present and formulate various information on politics, economy and law in the classroom. *Please make it as a daily habit to read a newspaper for 30 minutes a day for at least 30 minutes.
|
| ６． |
Note |
|
- In class, students should present their opinions clearly.
- A reflection paper will be distributed at the end of every class. Students should summarise the class with a single kanji character and present the reason why you chose that particular kanji.
- Please cherish every hour of class, so that you can submit a draft lesson plan for lesson demonstration in "Method of Civics Education II" in the winter semester.
|
| ７． |
Schedule |
|
| １. Guidance |
| ２. The evolution of the National Curriculum/Discussing curriculum politics |
３. Newspapers in education (NIE)/ The life history of a social studies teacher working with newspapers
|
４. Fundamental human rights/ Human rights through marriage registration
|
５. Fundamental human rights / Discussing disabilities through the movie "A Silent Voice (聲の形)"
|
６. Fundamental human rights / Discussing Leprosy through the movie "Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫)"
|
７. Law/ Discussing trial through the movie "12 Angry Men (十二人の怒れる男)"
|
８. Law/ Mock trial
|
９. Fieldwork/ Attending a trial at the Utsunomiya District Court
|
10. Politics/ Discussing Minamata Disease through "Kugai Jodo(苦海浄土)"
|
11. Economy/ Funding for social security
|
12. Education for sustainable development (ESD)/ Ebola disease from the viewpoint of a medical profession
|
13. Interdisciplinary topics/ Radiation and nuclear waste
|
14. Teaching plan/ How to develop a teaching plan
|
15. Reflection
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