Course title
117604103
Educational Sociology

YATAGAWA Rumi
Course description
In this lecture, students will learn the theoretical foundations of educational sociology, and will examine specific issues, including various case studies, regarding social, institutional, and managerial matters related to education. The ultimate goal of this lecture is to explore the possibilities of social, institutional, and managerial aspects of school education in modern society.
Purpose of class
This lecture will examine education from a sociological perspective and deepen your understanding of the various educational issues in modern society and their backgrounds. We also aim to enable students to acquire the basic knowledge and perspectives needed to solve social, institutional, and management issues related to education.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students are able to understand and explain the school's historical transformation process.
  2. Students can understand and explain the Japanese educational system by comparing the Japanese and foreign schooling systems.
  3. Students are able to understand the unique culture that is formed in the school setting and reflect on their own educational experiences.
  4. Students will be able to understand how to view and think about educational issues, and will be able to formulate their own opinions on current educational issues.
  5. By collaborating with others, students are able to relativize their own ideas about education and consider educational issues from a broader perspective.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Reaction paper Participation in class Final exam Total.
1. 4% 4% 8%
2. 4% 4% 15% 23%
3. 4% 4% 15% 23%
4. 4% 4% 15% 23%
5. 4% 4% 15% 23%
Total. 20% 20% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Participation in class/20.0% 、Reaction paper/20.0%、Final exam/60.0%
The passing score is 60 points (60 points is the level at which it can be judged that the educational objectives of this lecture have been achieved)
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance: What is educational sociology? Read the syllabus carefully. 60minutes
2. Fundamentals of educational sociology 1: The publicness of education Read Chapter 1 of the text. 190minutes
3. Fundamentals of educational sociology 2: Human development and socialization Read Chapter 5 of the text. 190minutes
4. Fundamentals of educational sociology 2: Social stratification, reproduction, and the educational function of the family Research the current Fundamental Law of Education. 190minutes
5. Systematic or management issues in modern school education 1: Thinking about educational laws and regulations Read Chapter 4 of the text. 190minutes
6. Systematic or management issues in modern school education 2: Collaboration between school management and families and local communities Read Chapter 9 of the text. 190minutes
7. Systematic or management issues in modern school education3: School safety and disaster prevention education Read Chapter 10 of the text. 250minutes
8. Systematic or management issues in modern school education4: Classroom management and teacher-student relationships Read the handout. 190minutes
9. Systematic or management issues in modern school education5: Educational systems in other countries Read Chapter 13 of the text. 190minutes
10. Sociology of educational issues 1 : Perspectives and ways of thinking about educational issues Read Chapter 14 of the text. 200minutes
11. Sociology of educational issues 2:Responding to students' diverse career choices at school Read Chapter 10 of the text. 190minutes
12. Sociology of educational issues3: Information society, global society and education Read Chapter 14 of the text and hand out. 190minutes
13. Sociology of educational issues4: Gender issues in school education Read the handout. 190minutes
14. Sociology of educational issues5: Bullying, corporal punishment, diversity Read the handout. 120minutes
Prepare the final exam. 120minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Text:
The text will be provided in the first class.

Reference books/materials:
Distribute class materials from ScombZ. Each student must download materials from ScombZ before class.
Prerequisites
Students are required to always be aware of educational issues around them and check newspaper articles and news related to education. In the final exam, students' own ideas are evaluated in addition to their understanding of the content of the class. It is important for students to be aware of issues related to education on a daily basis and to think for themselves.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Tuesdays 14:00-16:00. Please contact by email in advance.
  • If you have any questions about the class, you can ask before or after the class, or by email.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A Not applicable.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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