Based on the content of ”Teaching Method of General Science 1, 2, and 3,” this course provides an overview of the content,
handling of materials, and evaluation criteria for each field of junior and senior high school science. Furthermore, students
will engage in practical training, including lessons utilizing external educational institutions, the creation of lesson plans
in preparation for teaching practice (student teaching), and microteaching research sessions. The course aims to improve comprehensive
teaching capabilities in the subject, incorporating perspectives such as student guidance issues, bioethics, and connections
with moral education.
The objective of this course is to acquire practical teaching skills that enable the enhancement of students’ interest, motivation,
thinking, judgment, and expression, building upon the knowledge, skills, and experience in science education gained through
”Methods of Teaching Science 1, 2, and 3.”
- Conduct microteaching sessions aimed at enhancing students’ interest, motivation, thinking, judgment, and expression.
- Create lesson plans that incorporate student guidance issues, bioethics, and connections with moral education.
- Create teaching materials that utilize external educational institutions.
- Explain the content, handling of materials, and evaluation criteria for each field of junior and senior high school science as outlined in the National Curriculum Standards.
- Evaluate microteaching research sessions using the assessment methods learned in the lectures.
| Assignments | Microteaching session | Lesson plan | Lesson implementation report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 20% | 5% | 35% | |
| 2. | 10% | 20% | 30% | ||
| 3. | 10% | 10% | |||
| 4. | 10% | 5% | 15% | ||
| 5. | 10% | 10% | |||
| 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%,Microteaching Session : 20%, Lesson plan: 20%,Lesson implementation report: 20%.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | National Curriculum Standards for Science (Junior and Senior High Schools): Lectures and discussions | Preparation: Pre-reading of Chapter 3 | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 2. | Textbooks and annual teaching plans for Junior and Senior High Schools | Drafting an annual teaching plan | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 3. | Assessment in Junior and Senior High School science: Evaluation criteria | Assignment: Evaluation criteria | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 4. | Lecture on lesson plan development: Issues in student guidance | Drafting a lesson plan | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 5. | Lecture on lesson plan development: Bioethics and moral education | Drafting a lesson plan | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 6. | Lecture on lesson plan development: Subject-specific instruction | Drafting a lesson plan | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 7. | Practical training at external educational institutions: Research and surveys | Writing a report | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 8. | Development of teaching materials utilizing external educational institutions: Creating learning programs | Writing a report | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 9. | Development of teaching materials utilizing external educational institutions: Creating instructional plans | Writing a practical training report | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 10. | Microteaching research sessions: Research on teaching materials utilizing ICT | Research on teaching materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 11. | Microteaching research sessions: Research on teaching materials | Drafting a lesson design plan | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 12. | Microteaching research sessions: Writing lesson implementation reports | Research on teaching materials | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 13. | Microteaching research sessions: Completion of lesson implementation reports | Preparation for microteaching sessions | 60minutes |
| Preparation for assignments | 130minutes | ||
| 14. | Reflection on microteaching research sessions and course summary/ No regular examination will be conducted | Writing a lesson implementation report for microteaching research sessions | 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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