| Program / Major | mDP | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Mechanical Engineering | A | 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。 |
| Advanced Mechanical Engineering | A | 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。 |
| Environment and Materials Engineering | D | 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。 |
| Chemistry and Biotechnology | D | 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。 |
| Electrical Engineering and Robotics | A | 多様な視点から種々の文化や社会の発展の歴史を学び、多面的に物事を捉えることができる。 |
| Advanced Electronic Engineering | A | 豊かな教養を持ち、幅広い視点から物事を考え理解する基礎的能力を身に付けることができる。 |
| Information and Communications Engineering | A-1 | 技術の進展と人間・社会の関わり合いを理解することができる。 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | E | 種々の文化の理解に基づき社会的・地球的視点から多面的に物事を考える能力を身に付けることができる。 |
| Urban Infrastructure and Environment | B | ⼟⽊技術が社会と⾃然に対して⼤きな影響を与えることを理解し、技術者として、持続可能な社会を創造するための役割と責任を理解することができる。 |
Students will:
Deepen their understanding of disabilities across generations, from children to older adults, and how these relate to welfare.
Develop the ability to analyze how various technologies, innovations, and architectural methods can be applied in disability support from a welfare perspective.
Deepen their understanding of disabilities across generations, from children to older adults, and how these relate to welfare.
Develop the ability to analyze how various technologies, innovations, and architectural methods can be applied in disability support from a welfare perspective.
This course aims to explore the concept of “welfare” from multiple perspectives. While welfare may initially seem unrelated
to individuals, it is in fact a social system closely tied to the daily lives of everyone living in Japanese society. The
history of welfare has been deeply connected with technological development, and even today, various technologies are utilized
to support children and adults with disabilities as well as older adults. Such technologies are most effective when grounded
in an understanding of the characteristics of disabilities. Through case examples, simulated disability experiences, and direct
talks from people with disabilities, students will deepen their understanding of diverse disabilities. Ultimately, each student
will select one type of disability and propose a technological support that could contribute to society. Guest lecturers are
scheduled, though class order and content may be subject to change.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the types of disabilities and the challenges faced by each group.
- Be able to reflect on current technologies and architectural practices used in disability support.
- As future engineers, architects, or designers, learn to consider and concretely propose ways to support people with disabilities in leading easier lives.
| Reports | Short Test | Final Examination | Group work | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | 35% |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | 35% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | |
| 4. | 0% | ||||
| Total. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% | - |
•Reports (30%)
Students will be evaluated on whether they have correctly understood the lecture content and are able to explain it in their own words. Reports will be submitted 3-4 times in total, with each report worth 10%.
•Short Test (30%)
To check the level of understanding of the lectures, simple quizzes will be conducted at the end of class. A total of approximately five quizzes are planned.
•Final Examination (30%)
A comprehensive examination will be conducted to assess overall understanding of the course, including the material covered in the quizzes.
•Group Work (10%)
Evaluation will be based on participation and performance in group activities and presentations.
The total score will be calculated from the above components, and a total of 60% or higher will be the passing standard.
6/7 (12 out of 14 classes) or more attendance is required. If a student is absent three times, they will fail the course.
(Except when a “Notice of Absence” has been submitted or when reasonable accommodations are required.)
Students will be evaluated on whether they have correctly understood the lecture content and are able to explain it in their own words. Reports will be submitted 3-4 times in total, with each report worth 10%.
•Short Test (30%)
To check the level of understanding of the lectures, simple quizzes will be conducted at the end of class. A total of approximately five quizzes are planned.
•Final Examination (30%)
A comprehensive examination will be conducted to assess overall understanding of the course, including the material covered in the quizzes.
•Group Work (10%)
Evaluation will be based on participation and performance in group activities and presentations.
The total score will be calculated from the above components, and a total of 60% or higher will be the passing standard.
6/7 (12 out of 14 classes) or more attendance is required. If a student is absent three times, they will fail the course.
(Except when a “Notice of Absence” has been submitted or when reasonable accommodations are required.)
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Learn about the various groups of people who are recipients of welfare, including persons with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, developmental disabilities, people living in poverty, and foreigners. Deepen understanding of “What is welfare?”, “What is life?”, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). | Reflect on the welfare systems and services present in daily life and consider how they relate to yourself. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 60minutes | |||
| 2. | Study the relationship between diseases and technology. Examine urban design and familiar welfare technologies, and consider them also from an economic perspective. | Investigate welfare-related technologies included in devices you use daily, such as smartphones. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 3. | Learn about spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases (such as stroke). Deepen understanding through wheelchair experiences and aging simulations. | Research what spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases are and deepen your understanding. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 4. | Guest lecture: Listen to a person who actually uses a wheelchair talk about daily life and support. | Prepare questions you would like to ask the guest lecturer in advance. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 5. | Learn about visual impairments and hearing impairments. Understand the necessity of support through a total blindness simulation. | Research diseases that cause visual impairments and hearing impairments. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 6. | Guest lecture: Consider technological support for persons with visual impairments, focusing on support for people who are totally blind. | Prepare questions you would like to ask the guest lecturer in advance. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 7. | Study welfare systems and architecture overseas (with Thailand as an example) and analyze them in comparison with Japan. | Research the welfare or medical system of a country you are interested in. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 8. | Learn about technological support for persons with psychiatric disorders and people experiencing economic hardship. | Research the types and characteristics of psychiatric disorders. Also, research the backgrounds and causes of economic hardship. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 9. | Consider support for foreigners. A Thai nurse will be invited as a guest lecturer to present specific cases. | Research initiatives for supporting foreigners in Japan. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 10. | Guest lecture: Listen to a company representative engaged in welfare equipment development and gain an understanding of the latest support technologies. | Research the process by which welfare equipment development is carried out. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 11. | Group work: From the standpoint of engineers and architects, consider what kinds of technological support can be provided. | Choose a disability of particular interest and consider what kinds of technological support might be possible. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 12. | Further group work: From the standpoint of engineers and architects, continue to examine possible forms of technological support. | Consider the method of group presentation, including role distribution and structure. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 13. | Group presentations (7 minutes per group). | Conduct rehearsals for the group presentation, organize the content, and practice presenting. | 60minutes |
| Review of class content. | 120minutes | ||
| 14. | Overall review of the course and Final Examination. | Review all previous classes and prepare for the Final Examination. | 310minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2710minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
•Textbook: None. Classes will be conducted using PowerPoint slides and distributed materials.
•References:
Development of Welfare Users and Social Welfare, written by Kenji Takehara, Hon-no-Izumi Publishing.
Welfare Equipment for Each Individual – Introduction to Welfare Equipment Support, written by Retsu Ichikawa, Nihon Kogyo Publishing.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Welfare Equipment, written by Naokazu Chiba, Kanehara Publishing.
•References:
Development of Welfare Users and Social Welfare, written by Kenji Takehara, Hon-no-Izumi Publishing.
Welfare Equipment for Each Individual – Introduction to Welfare Equipment Support, written by Retsu Ichikawa, Nihon Kogyo Publishing.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Welfare Equipment, written by Naokazu Chiba, Kanehara Publishing.
This course includes lectures given by people with disabilities, medical professionals working in the field, and engineers
involved in welfare equipment development. Therefore, students are expected to adopt appropriate attire and behavior suitable
for meeting people with disabilities and working professionals. Although the instructor will provide guidance in class regarding
points to be mindful of, students must also prepare themselves in advance.
In the first class, details regarding course content and grading will be thoroughly explained. Depending on the progress of the course, the order of the schedule or the content may be changed.
Students who have registered for the course and attended the first class are not prevented from voluntarily dropping the course after hearing the course explanation and completing the assigned task.
In the first class, details regarding course content and grading will be thoroughly explained. Depending on the progress of the course, the order of the schedule or the content may be changed.
Students who have registered for the course and attended the first class are not prevented from voluntarily dropping the course after hearing the course explanation and completing the assigned task.
- The instructor will be available in the adjunct faculty office before the start of class. After class, the instructor will be available briefly in a location outside the classroom that does not interfere with the next class.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | The lecturer has professional experience working with persons with disabilities in a variety of settings, both in Japan and abroad, including hospitals, facilities, and home care. In addition, the lecturer has also worked in the corporate sector in the development of welfare equipment. |
- 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- 5.GENDER EQUALITY
- 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
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