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Basic Theory of Education

 TSUKAHARA Kenta
    2 credits
【Regional Economics･1st semester】
19-1-1448-4469

１．
Outline
The aim of this course is to help students acquire the foundation for understanding education. It starts from thinking about what the education is, and consider the essences and aims of education. It also deals with elements of education: school, child, family, and teacher. Based on these, to form a foundation of basic attitude of teaching, students are required to inquire about their own ideal view of education.
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Objectives
The goals of this course are to
(1) Explain essence and purpose of education.
(2) Create a concept map of education by understanding about Interrelation of concepts and elements of education.
(3) Based on understanding about educational thought of child, family, school, and society, logically describe the ideal education (about 30 minutes).
３．
Grading Policy
Your overall grade will be decided based on the following:
- One Page Portfolio: 60%
- Reports: 20%
- Term-end examination: 20%
４．
Textbook and Reference
Will be introduced in the class.
５．
Requirements (Assignments)
(1) Before class, fill in the before-class task section of the portfolio with what you know and think about each class's theme (about 30 minutes).
(2) After class, the points in the portfolio and undertake the after-class task (about an hour).
(3) One Page Portfolios are always reviewed after their return. Then, if there is a misunderstanding (especially in the case of C rating or less), review it with your own notes and the references shown in the document, and undertake the task again (about an hour).
(4) Occasionally, reading specified pages of the textbook will be asked.
６．
Note
Will be introduced in the class.
７．
Schedule
１. Introduction: the aims and schedule of this class
２. Thinking about the nature of education: What is education?
３. Thinking about the nature of education: What is pedagogy?
４. Thinking about the nature of education: Is education necessary?
５. Thinking about school: what do children learn at school? --the experience and function of the school
６. Thinking about school: way do children have to go to school? –Significance of the Public Education
７. Thinking about school: what is school for? –educational rights and communality
８. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: What is “child”? –child view and family education
９. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: how do humans develop? –development and education
10. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: how do Families promote children’s Growth –education in the home
11. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: how do teachers promote children’s Growth –teacher and education
12. Thinking about educational practice: What competency do children acquire? –educational aims and competency
13. Thinking about educational practice: what is teach at school? –curriculum content
14. Thinking about educational practice: how to teach at school? –educational methods
15. Exploring the ideal education: preparing a Report
１．
Outline
The aim of this course is to help students acquire the foundation for understanding education. It starts from thinking about what the education is, and consider the essences and aims of education. It also deals with elements of education: school, child, family, and teacher. Based on these, to form a foundation of basic attitude of teaching, students are required to inquire about their own ideal view of education.
２．
Objectives
The goals of this course are to
(1) Explain essence and purpose of education.
(2) Create a concept map of education by understanding about Interrelation of concepts and elements of education.
(3) Based on understanding about educational thought of child, family, school, and society, logically describe the ideal education (about 30 minutes).
３．
Grading Policy
Your overall grade will be decided based on the following:
- One Page Portfolio: 60%
- Reports: 20%
- Term-end examination: 20%
４．
Textbook and Reference
Will be introduced in the class.
５．
Requirements (Assignments)
(1) Before class, fill in the before-class task section of the portfolio with what you know and think about each class's theme (about 30 minutes).
(2) After class, the points in the portfolio and undertake the after-class task (about an hour).
(3) One Page Portfolios are always reviewed after their return. Then, if there is a misunderstanding (especially in the case of C rating or less), review it with your own notes and the references shown in the document, and undertake the task again (about an hour).
(4) Occasionally, reading specified pages of the textbook will be asked.
６．
Note
Will be introduced in the class.
７．
Schedule
１. Introduction: the aims and schedule of this class
２. Thinking about the nature of education: What is education?
３. Thinking about the nature of education: What is pedagogy?
４. Thinking about the nature of education: Is education necessary?
５. Thinking about school: what do children learn at school? --the experience and function of the school
６. Thinking about school: way do children have to go to school? –Significance of the Public Education
７. Thinking about school: what is school for? –educational rights and communality
８. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: What is “child”? –child view and family education
９. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: how do humans develop? –development and education
10. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: how do Families promote children’s Growth –education in the home
11. Thinking about children, families, and teachers: how do teachers promote children’s Growth –teacher and education
12. Thinking about educational practice: What competency do children acquire? –educational aims and competency
13. Thinking about educational practice: what is teach at school? –curriculum content
14. Thinking about educational practice: how to teach at school? –educational methods
15. Exploring the ideal education: preparing a Report