Course title
330033001
Theory of School Curriculum

 YATAGAWA Rumi
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
IoT Course DP-4a・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Software Course DP-4b・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Media Course DP-4c・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Data Science Course DP-4d・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Mechatronics Course DP-4・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course DP-4a・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course DP-4b・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Bioscience Course DP-4a・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Biomedical Engineering Course DP-4b・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Sports Engineering Course DP-4c・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Mathematical Sciences Course DP-4・3 専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養
主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Purpose of class
In this lecture, students will learn the basics of the curriculum organized based on the curriculum guidelines and the significance and organization method of the curriculum organized at each school. Students will learn the significance and method of curriculum management that is conducted in a cross-curricular way of thinking according to the actual conditions of each school and region.
Course description
In this lecture, students will learn the basic concepts and school education of the curriculum and curriculum guidelines, the meaning and significance from the perspective of society, and how to organize the curriculum. In addition, learn about the necessity and method of curriculum management in school education, and give an overview of how to evaluate the curriculum itself.

important point:
Class plans and evaluation methods may differ depending on the instructor in charge, so be sure to check when giving guidance.

Prerequisites:
Completion of ”Principle of Education” is recommended.
Note: Students not enrolled in the teacher training program should consult with the relevant faculty in advance.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will be able to understand and explain the content of school education and the organization of the curriculum.
  2. Students will be able to explain the relationship between educational reforms and social conditions through an understanding of the historical development of the Course of Study in Japan.
  3. Students will be able to understand curricula in other countries and examine issues related to curriculum development in Japan.
  4. Students will be able to understand the content and key revisions of the latest Course of Study and explain the educational content required in contemporary schools.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reacrion Paper Participation Midterm exam Final exam Total.
1. 5% 20% 10% 10% 45%
2. 5% 10% 5% 20%
3. 5% 10% 5% 20%
4. 5% 10% 15%
Total. 20% 20% 30% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Class Participation: 20.0%／Reaction Papers (each class): 20.0%／Midterm Examination: 30.0%／Final Examination: 60.0%

A total score of 60 points or higher will be considered a passing grade.
60 points represents the minimum level at which the essential knowledge required for this course is considered to have been acquired.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Course Guidance: What is the Educational Curriculum? Read the syllabus in advance. 60minutes
2. Basic Theories of Curriculum Development Read the distributed materials in advance. 190minutes
3. Functions and Social Role of the Course of Study Read the following material in advance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), “Historical Development of the Course of Study.”
http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/chukyo/chukyo3/004/siryo/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2011/04/14/1303377_1_1.pdf 		190minutes
4. Historical Development of the Course of Study I (Postwar Period–1980) Read the following material in advance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), “Historical Development of the Course of Study.”
http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/chukyo/chukyo3/004/siryo/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2011/04/14/1303377_1_1.pdf 		190minutes
5. Historical Development of the Course of Study II (Since the 1980s) Read the following material in advance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), “PISA (OECD Programme for International Student Assessment).”
http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/toukei/data/pisa/ 		190minutes
6. Academic Achievement Issues and Curriculum I (What Is “Academic Achievement”?) Read the following material in advance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), “PISA (OECD Programme for International Student Assessment).”
http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/toukei/data/pisa/ 		190minutes
7. Academic Achievement Issues and Curriculum II (“Solid Academic Ability” and Individualized Instruction) Review the content of the previous lectures. 250minutes
8. Textbooks and Curriculum I (The Textbook System)、Midterm exam Read the following material in advance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), “Overview of the Textbook System.”
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/kyoukasho/gaiyou/04060901.htm 		190minutes
9. Textbooks and Curriculum II (ICT in Education and Digital Textbooks) Read the distributed materials in advance. 190minutes
10. Key Points and Understanding of the New Course of Study Read the distributed materials in advance. 190minutes
11. Educational Environment and Curriculum : Time and Space in Schools and Classrooms Read the distributed materials in advance. 190minutes
12. Curriculum Management: Significance and Methods I (Necessity and Significance) Read the distributed materials in advance. 190minutes
13. Curriculum Management: Significance and Methods II (School and Community Characteristics, and Cross-Curricular Organization) Read the following material in advance:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), “New Course of Study: Pamphlet for Teachers.”
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/new-cs/pamphlet/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2010/09/08/1234786_3.pdf 		190minutes
14. PDCA Cycle and Curriculum Evaluation in School Education; Written Examination Review the content covered in previous lectures. 250minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Course of Study for Junior High Schools; Course of Study for Senior High Schools; other materials will be distributed in class as appropriate.
Prerequisites
Review the Course of Study in advance.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Before and after class.
  • For other times, please consult the instructor by email.
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
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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