Course title
6M2131001
Educational Development of Higher Education /Exercise 1

 SAKAKIBARA Nobuhisa
Purpose of class
This course focuses on scholarly research regarding higher education systems, faculty and staff development (FD/SD), and university academic management.
Course content
Students will engage in systematic information gathering, extensive literature reviews, and logical analysis to develop their specific research themes within these fields.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will be able to conduct logical and critical analysis of higher education systems and academic management.
  2. Students will be able to perform comprehensive data collection and literature surveys relevant to faculty and staff development.
  3. Students will be able to synthesize research findings into a formal thesis or report and deliver professional oral presentations.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Progress Reports Master’s Thesis Total.
1. 20% 20%
2. 10% 10%
3. 70% 70%
Total. 30% 70% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule
The course progresses through a combination of periodic progress reports and the development of the Master’s thesis.
Research Design: Identifying Research Questions (RQ) and conducting preliminary literature reviews.
Regular Reporting Sessions: Presentation of ongoing research progress and group discussions.
Thesis Development: Drafting, revising, and finalizing the Master’s thesis based on collected data and theoretical frameworks.
Evaluation method and criteria
Assessment is based on the following criteria (Passing grade: 60% or higher):
Progress Reports 30% (Content and quality of presentations during regular meetings)
Master’s Thesis 70% (Final quality, rigor, and completeness of the research)
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
The Others Provided both during scheduled class hours and outside of class (as needed) to support research refinement.
Textbooks and reference materials
Selected research papers and reference books specifically related to each student’s chosen research theme.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with basic concepts of higher education development and review relevant reports/recommendations from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Please contact the instructor via email to schedule an appointment.
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 self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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