System and Management of Education

FURUYA Masanobu
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics・1st semester】
19-1-1593-4886

1.
Outline
- In this course, students will learn about the structure, content, interpretation, and reform of the legal system regarding school education.
- This course will provide an opportunity for students to learn about curriculum management and crisis management currently required in school education.
- In addition to lecture-format classes, the 8th and 15th class will be conducted as a dialogue with the students encouraging active learning.
- This course is related to Learning Goal 3 of "General Subjects".
2.
Objectives
- Students show interest in the discussions on the structure, content, interpretation and reform of the legal system regarding school education. (Interest and motivation)
- Students understand the legal system that supports education and the schooling system. (Knowledge and understanding)
- Students develop an idea of the desired future school education, from the perspective of creating a safe and secure school where the human rights of children are protected (Expression)
3.
Grading Policy
- Reflection paper (indication of attendance and learning) 30%
- Participation and attitude in class (dialogue) 30%
- Writing assignment "What is desired for future school education?" 40%

4.
Textbook and Reference
浜田博文編著『教育の経営・制度 (新・教職課程シリーズ)』 一藝社 ISBN : 978-4863590670
解説教育六法編修委員会『解説 教育六法 2019』 三省堂 ISBN : 978-4385159485
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
- Students are required to read the specified text prior to each class. (45 minutes)
-After the class, please check the laws related to the education system and school management mentioned in class. (20 minutes)
- Students should collect information on the issues of modern society (especially on education) from various sources. Please make a daily habit of reading the newspaper for at least 30 minutes.
- Please make the habit of reading for 30 minutes a day to improve your qualities and abilities as a teacher.
6.
Note
- Students should present their opinions clearly in class
- 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
7.
Schedule
1. Guidance
2. Post WWII development of school education in Japan
3. Contemporary topics on school education
4. Legal systems that support school education
5. Principles of the modern public education system
6. The evolution of school education and its challenges
7. The educational administration system
8. Feedback and dialogue - Discussing the modern education system in Japan
9. Curriculum development
10. School organisational management
11. Theoretical development of school management
12. Teaching and classroom management
13. Contemporary challenges for school management
14. The professionality of education and the autonomy of schools
15. Feedback and dialogue- What is desired for future school education?
1.
Outline
- In this course, students will learn about the structure, content, interpretation, and reform of the legal system regarding school education.
- This course will provide an opportunity for students to learn about curriculum management and crisis management currently required in school education.
- In addition to lecture-format classes, the 8th and 15th class will be conducted as a dialogue with the students encouraging active learning.
- This course is related to Learning Goal 3 of "General Subjects".
2.
Objectives
- Students show interest in the discussions on the structure, content, interpretation and reform of the legal system regarding school education. (Interest and motivation)
- Students understand the legal system that supports education and the schooling system. (Knowledge and understanding)
- Students develop an idea of the desired future school education, from the perspective of creating a safe and secure school where the human rights of children are protected (Expression)
3.
Grading Policy
- Reflection paper (indication of attendance and learning) 30%
- Participation and attitude in class (dialogue) 30%
- Writing assignment "What is desired for future school education?" 40%

4.
Textbook and Reference
浜田博文編著『教育の経営・制度 (新・教職課程シリーズ)』 一藝社 ISBN : 978-4863590670
解説教育六法編修委員会『解説 教育六法 2019』 三省堂 ISBN : 978-4385159485
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
- Students are required to read the specified text prior to each class. (45 minutes)
-After the class, please check the laws related to the education system and school management mentioned in class. (20 minutes)
- Students should collect information on the issues of modern society (especially on education) from various sources. Please make a daily habit of reading the newspaper for at least 30 minutes.
- Please make the habit of reading for 30 minutes a day to improve your qualities and abilities as a teacher.
6.
Note
- Students should present their opinions clearly in class
- 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
7.
Schedule
1. Guidance
2. Post WWII development of school education in Japan
3. Contemporary topics on school education
4. Legal systems that support school education
5. Principles of the modern public education system
6. The evolution of school education and its challenges
7. The educational administration system
8. Feedback and dialogue - Discussing the modern education system in Japan
9. Curriculum development
10. School organisational management
11. Theoretical development of school management
12. Teaching and classroom management
13. Contemporary challenges for school management
14. The professionality of education and the autonomy of schools
15. Feedback and dialogue- What is desired for future school education?