Based on the National Curriculum Standards for junior and senior high schools, this course provides an overview of instructional
methods for science learning centered on observations and experiments. Students will engage in practical training, including
the creation of teaching materials utilizing ICT, as well as laboratory inspections and lesson observations at affiliated
or attached junior and senior high schools. The course aims to further enhance practical teaching capabilities, including
ensuring safety during observations and experiments, and the proper management of chemicals, teaching materials, equipment,
and laboratories.
The objective of this course is to understand the goals, content, and methods of science education, and to deepen the understanding
of science education in actual school settings while acquiring practical teaching skills through the creation of ICT-based
teaching materials and visits/practical training at external educational institutions.
- Understand and explain the goals, subject organization and enrollment, course content, evaluation criteria, and current issues/challenges in junior and senior high school science.
- Create video teaching materials for observations and experiments in junior and senior high school science fields using ICT.
- Explain the precautions required for the management of chemicals, teaching materials, and equipment, as well as laboratory management and safety assurance used in observations and experiments.
- Conduct demonstration experiments using the created video teaching materials for observations and experiments.
| Assignments | Video teaching materials | Presentation | Evaluation Sheet | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 40% | |
| 2. | 15% | 15% | |||
| 3. | 15% | 15% | |||
| 4. | 20% | 10% | 30% | ||
| Total. | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% | - |
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: 40%,Video teaching materials: 20%,Presentation 20%,Evaluation Sheet: 20%.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Understanding the overall structure of the National Curriculum Standards for Science (Lecture) | Preparation: Pre-reading of Chapter 2, Section 1 | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 2. | Field experience at affiliated junior and senior high schools: Survey of laboratories and preparation rooms | Organization of collected field materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 3. | Field experience at affiliated junior and senior high schools: Discussion with science teachers | Organization of collected field materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 4. | Field experience at affiliated junior and senior high schools: Experience of advanced experimental lessons | Organization of collected field materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 5. | Observation and experimental training in junior and senior high school science (Biology field) | Preparation for creating teaching materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 6. | Observation and experimental training in junior and senior high school science (Chemistry field) | Preparation for creating teaching materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 7. | Observation and experimental training in junior and senior high school science (Physics field) | Preparation for creating teaching materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 8. | Observation and experimental training in junior and senior high school science (Earth Science field) | Preparation for practical training | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 9. | Creation of video teaching materials and experimental lessons: Material research using ICT and digital equipment | Preparation: Reviewing distributed materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 10. | Creation of video teaching materials and experimental lessons: Filming experimental videos | Editing experimental videos | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 11. | Creation of video teaching materials and experimental lessons: Editing experimental videos | Drafting a scenario for teaching material demonstration | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 12. | Creation of video teaching materials and experimental lessons: Presentation of teaching materials | Drafting a scenario for teaching material demonstration | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 13. | Creation of video teaching materials and experimental lessons: Material evaluation and lesson plans | Writing reports and completing assignments | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 14. | Reflection on experimental lessons, completion of evaluation sheets, and course summary / No regular examination will be conducted |
Completing of evaluation sheets and completing | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
* 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.
* 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.
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.
Students are required to purchase the prescribed commentary books (National Curriculum Standards Commentaries) in advance.
- Appointments:Mondays, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Please contact the instructor in advance to schedule a visit.
- 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 | 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. |
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