This lecture is positioned as the foundation for the teaching-related subjects that you will study over the next four years.
The lecture will cover a wide range of topics, including the significance and history of school education and teaching, as
well as teacher organizations and their cultures. It will help students to understand the knowledge that will form the basis
for acquiring the qualities and abilities required of teachers.
This lecture aims to help students understand how teachers can educate children in a safe and secure environment, focusing
on teachers’ actions in response to various problems that arise in the school setting. In addition, this course will help
students who are aiming to become teachers to understand how teachers’ subject-specific instruction is carried out. This course
is a compulsory subject for students who are enrolled in the university’s teacher training program and who are aiming to obtain
a teaching license. Students who are enrolled in the teacher training program must be sure to complete the course registration.
Other students who are taking this course should have a strong interest in teaching.
- Students will be able to understand the system for becoming a teacher, and to think about their attitude towards taking teaching courses and their study plans for the future university life.
- Students will be able to consider the significance of school education and the teaching profession from a historical perspective, and understand the issues related to school education and teachers up to the present day.
- Students will be able to consider the social mission and role of teachers, and think about the qualities and abilities required of teachers in the future, by examining the organization of modern schools and the duties of teachers.
- Students will be able to objectively reflect on their own educational experiences throughout the lectures, and think about the image of the teacher they aim to become in the future and their life as a teacher.
| Assignments for Each Lesson | Reports | Final Examination | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 10% | 15% | |
| 2. | 5% | 5% | 20% | 30% |
| 3. | 10% | 5% | 20% | 35% |
| 4. | 5% | 5% | 10% | 20% |
| Total. | 25% | 15% | 60% | - |
Assignments for Each Lesson 25%
Reports 15%
Final Examination 60%
Pass mark: 60 or above
Reports 15%
Final Examination 60%
Pass mark: 60 or above
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance: Students can understand the importance and significance of teaching. | Read the syllabus and lecture materials carefully. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics. | 40minutes | ||
| 2. | Students can understand the system for training teachers based on an overview of the history and system of teacher training in Japan. | Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics. | 40minutes | ||
| 3. | Students can understand the roles and responsibilities of teachers. | Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics. | 40minutes | ||
| 4. | Students can understand the teacher service system and employment system. | Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics. | 40minutes | ||
| 5. | Students can understand the significance and necessity of teacher training. | Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics. | 40minutes | ||
| 6. | Students can understand the Course of Study, the curriculum, and curriculum management. | Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 7. | Teacher’s Duties (1): Students can understand learning guidance and evaluation. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 8. | Teacher’s Duties (2): Students can understand school organization and classroom management. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 9. | Teachers’ Duties (3): Students can understand student understanding and student guidance. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 10. | Teacher’s Duties (4): Students can understand special needs education and the support it provides. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 11. | Teacher Duties (5): Students can understand special activities, career education and guidance, and collaboration with the local community and parents. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 12. | Teacher Duties (6): Students can understand the concept and purpose of the Period for Inquiry-Based Cross-Disciplinary Study. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 13. | Today’s Issues in Teaching : Students can understand team schools and the process of creating distinctive schools. |
Read the lecture materials and summarize the main points of the lecture. | 150minutes |
| Confirmation questions reviewing today’s topics | 40minutes | ||
| 14. | Final examination and its explanation: The final exam will be held to summarize the lectures so far, and after the exam, the content and answers will be explained. |
Organize previous notes and lecture materials , and prepare for the exam by reviewing the lecture content thoroughly. | 150minutes |
| Explanation of the Examination | 40minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Textbook
(1) ”What are the Roles and Duties of Teachers Required for Team Schools,” by Takuya Ishimura and Tomoko Ito, Koyo Shobo
(2) Tokyo Metropolitan Government Teacher Training Course Student Handbook
Reference books, reference materials, etc.
“Guidelines for the Course of Study for Junior High School” (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, December 2017).
“Guidelines for the Course of Study for High School” (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, March 2018).
(1) ”What are the Roles and Duties of Teachers Required for Team Schools,” by Takuya Ishimura and Tomoko Ito, Koyo Shobo
(2) Tokyo Metropolitan Government Teacher Training Course Student Handbook
Reference books, reference materials, etc.
“Guidelines for the Course of Study for Junior High School” (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, December 2017).
“Guidelines for the Course of Study for High School” (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, March 2018).
Check newspapers and TV news on education on a daily basis. In addition, students should summarize their own thoughts about
their motivation for wanting to become a teacher.
＜Notes＞ There may be cases where you are instructed to use Zoom for classes. In such cases, the date and time of the class to be delivered via Zoom will be announced via Scomb.
＜Notes＞ There may be cases where you are instructed to use Zoom for classes. In such cases, the date and time of the class to be delivered via Zoom will be announced via Scomb.
- Tuesday from 12:30〜13:00. Please contact by email in advance.
- 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
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | SHIOZAWA Yuki : Tokyo Metropolitan junior high school and high school, mathematics teacher. The class instructor will teach based on his teaching experience |
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