Teaching Method of General Science 1

Course title

Z1512100

Course description

Based on the National Curriculum Standards for junior and senior high schools, this course provides an overview of the goals of science education, subject organization and enrollment, course content, and evaluation criteria. Furthermore, students will engage in practical training, including the development of annual syllabi, the creation of lesson plans, the conduct of a microteaching session, and the study of assessment methods. This course aims to cultivate a foundation for science instruction and improve teaching capabilities in the subject.

Purpose of class

The objective of this course is to understand the goals, content, and methods of science education, and to acquire the qualities and abilities required of junior and senior high school science teachers through the creation of instructional plans and the conduct of a microteaching session.

Goals and objectives

Understand and explain the goals, subject organization and enrollment, course content, evaluation criteria, and current issues/challenges in junior and senior high school science.
Develop annual teaching plans and lesson plans based on the National Curriculum Standards.
Develop annual teaching plans and lesson plans based on the National Curriculum Standards.
Evaluate the microteaching session using the assessment methods learned in the lectures.
Self-analyze the microteaching session conducted during the course and describe points for improvement.

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Assignments	Annual Teaching Plan ＆ Lesson Plans	Microteaching	Peer-Evaluation Sheet	Reflection Sheet	Total.
1.	50%					50%
2.		10%				10%
3.			20%			20%
4.				5%		5%
5.				5%	10%	15%
Total.	50%	10%	20%	10%	10%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Students who meet the credit requirements outlined in the syllabus will be evaluated according to the following grading breakdown.A total score of 60 points or higher is required to pass.A score of 60 represents the minimum level of achievement required for this course.　Assignments: 50%,Annual Teaching Plan and Lesson Plan: 10%, Microteaching Session: 20%,Evaluation Sheet: 10%,Reflection Sheet: 10%.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Understanding the Overall Structure of Science in the National Curriculum Standards for Junior and Senior High Schools	Preparation: Reviewing the National Curriculum Standards for Science (Junior and Senior High Schools)	60minutes
1.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
2.	Understanding the Objectives of Science in the National Curriculum Standards for Junior and Senior High Schools	Preparation: Reviewing the National Curriculum Standards for Science (Junior and Senior High Schools)	60minutes
2.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
3.	Understanding Subject Organization and Enrollment for Science in the National Curriculum Standards	Preparation: Reviewing the National Curriculum Standards for Science (Junior and Senior High Schools)	60minutes
3.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
4.	Understanding Subject Content, Handling, and Evaluation Criteria for Science in the National Curriculum Standards	Assignment 1: Development of Evaluation Criteria	60minutes
4.		Pre-learning for Observations and Experiments	130minutes
5.	Instructional Methods for Observations and Experiments (Biology and Chemistry fields)	Assignment 2: Development of Assessment Points for Observations and Experiments	60minutes
5.		Pre-learning for Observations and Experiments	130minutes
6.	Pre-learning for Observations and Experiments	Preparation: Pre-reading of Textbooks	60minutes
6.	Pre-learning for Observations and Experiments	Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
7.	Authorized Textbooks and Development of Annual Teaching Plans	Assignment 3: Development of an Annual Teaching Plan	60minutes
7.		Preparation for Lesson Plan Development	130minutes
8.	How to Create Lesson Plans based on the National Curriculum Standards	Drafting a Lesson Plan	60minutes
8.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
9.	Material Research and Lesson Plan Development: Utilizing ICT and digital equipment	Drafting a Lesson Plan	60minutes
9.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
10.	Material Research and Lesson Plan Development: Utilizing effective teaching materials (e.g., demonstration experiments)	Assignment 4: Completion of the Lesson Plan	60minutes
10.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
11.	Conducting a microteaching session and Lesson Study: Explanation of evaluation and reflection sheets	Assignment 5: Preparation for the Microteaching Session	60minutes
11.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
12.	Conducting a microteaching session and Lesson Study: Preparation of evaluation and reflection sheets	Preparation for the Microteaching Session	60minutes
12.		Preparation for Assignments	130minutes
13.	Conducting a microteaching session and Lesson Study: Completion of evaluation and reflection sheets	Preparation for the Microteaching Session	60minutes
		Preparation for the Evaluation Sheet	130minutes
		Preparation for the Reflection Sheet	30minutes
14.	Reflection on the microteaching session and Course Summary	Assignment 6: Development of the Evaluation Sheet	60minutes
		Completion of the Reflection and Improvement Sheet	130minutes
		Preparation for Assignments	60minutes
Total.	-	-	2750minutes

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

* Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT):
* Commentary on the National Curriculum Standards for Junior High Schools: Science
* Commentary on the National Curriculum Standards for Senior High Schools: Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science
* Government-Authorized Textbooks:
* Junior High School Science Textbooks (Grades 1, 2, and 3)
* Senior High School Science Textbooks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science)
Note: Textbooks and materials must comply with the National Curriculum Standards implemented from the 2021 academic year for junior high schools, and from the 2022 academic year for senior high schools.

Prerequisites

Registration for the Teacher Training Course is required. (Detailed information will be provided during the guidance session.)
Students are required to purchase the prescribed commentary books (National Curriculum Standards Commentaries) in advance.

Course objectives

This course is a required subject for obtaining a teacher’s license.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Appointments:Mondays, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Please contact the instructor in advance to schedule a visit.

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

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
Applicable	This course is taught by an instructor with extensive experience as a science teacher at private junior and senior high schools, specializing in the instruction of project-based research and inquiry-based activities in science and technology, as well as research into ICT integration in education. Leveraging this expertise, the instructor will lecture on the foundational knowledge, mindset, and instructional methods necessary to cultivate the qualities and skills required for science education and the guidance of inquiry-based learning.

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

4.QUALITY EDUCATION

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