Faculty and seminar introduction (Department of Education)
PICK UP SEMINARS
Research on ideas and philosophies surrounding education Seminar（Yuko Kitazume）
What is education? We will continue to think about this simple question through dialogue with the people who share the space, while valuing it and accepting it as an academic question. However, since the question of what education is is as vast as the ocean, I think it would be good to have a compass to help us know where we are asking the question and where it will lead from there. In this seminar, we will look for that compass in various texts. In each era, culture, and society, ideas about education have been developed in various ways by various people. In what situations, what questions did these people ask, what obstacles did they encounter, and how did they perceive and talk about education? First, in the first semester, all participants will select books related to educational philosophy and educational thought history through discussion, and then read them (present and discuss them). In the process of reading the text, sharing each person's thoughts and interpretations, and frankly discussing them, students will relativize their own views on education and deepen their learning about concepts and knowledge related to educational philosophy and educational thought. In the second semester, each student will give an individual presentation on the research topic they have developed, and through group discussion, they will narrow down specific questions for their graduation research and explore ways of approaching the topic.
Thinking about learning methods, environments, and resources that foster proactive learning seminar（Toshihiko Nozue）
We will consider how to design learning methods, resources, and environments to foster a proactive attitude toward learning. Learning methods include instruction by teachers. Learning resources and environments can be understood as teaching materials and tools in a broad sense. In thinking about this, we place emphasis on the practical aspects of modern society, which is often referred to as an advanced information society. Each student in the seminar will choose a specific research topic, but recently there has been interest in encouraging "proactive, interactive, and deep learning" (active learning) and the use of various media, including smartphones. "Learning" is not limited to school education, so there are many students who target the workplace, local community, and home.
In the first semester, students will conduct research in groups, and in the second semester, they will conduct individual research. During class time, students will receive reports from groups and individuals on the progress of their research, and all students will exchange opinions (discussion). The results of the research will be summarized in a seminar paper (a report in the form of a thesis) at the end of the year.
The seminar paper will be the basis for the graduation research (thesis). In addition, we also organize tours of related facilities, special lectures by guest lecturers, and seminar camps.
The significance of seminars lies in mutual improvement through dialogue and collaboration with others - in other words, in "mutual learning." Through mutual learning, we hope to encourage students to think about the nature of education in the modern information society.
Research on university students and university education from the perspective of connections with high schools and with society seminar（Yumiko Sugitani）
Students will think and cooperate with their peers to conduct surveys that clarify the actual state of university students and university education, and will analyze the data to deepen their understanding of student growth and the state of education. Educational issues will be discussed from a comprehensive perspective, including what skills students should acquire before entering society, in relation to high school education before entering school and the careers they will pursue after graduation, and what education and selection methods should be in place for them. Research in this field has lagged behind in Japan, but with the majority of students of this generation going on to university or junior college, and with changes in the economy, society, and employment structure predicted for the future, the importance of university education, one step before entering society, is increasing even more.
The main players in the seminar are students. Students will form groups and conduct collaborative research, including questionnaire surveys and interviews, while holding repeated discussions among themselves. In the surveys, we focus on carefully crafting the questions and collecting students' real opinions in order to get as close as possible to the realities of university students and university education. In addition to research and analysis methods, students will also learn basic study skills such as literature collection and critique, writing papers, presentations, and discussions. Through collaborative research, we aim to improve logical thinking, critical thinking, written expression, communication, and teamwork skills, all of which will be necessary no matter what career path they choose in the future.
FACULTY MEMBERS AND SEMINARS
What kind of learning awaits you in the Department of Department of Education College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies? We will introduce the faculty members of Department of Education and the content of their classes.
Department of Department of Education
Atal Inagaki
Subjects:
Infants and Health, Physical Education Overview (Theory), Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Pharmacoepidemiology, Clinical psychiatry, Clinical psychopharmacology
Seminar research topic:
Learn to think epidemiologically
Message:
Originally, epidemiology is a field of study that investigates what factors affect various health problems, including illness, and develops countermeasures, but its thinking can be applied not only to medicine, but also to various other fields, including education and sociology. Why not learn "epidemiological thinking" as one of the skills that will be useful after you enter society?
Naoko Inoue
Subjects:
Infants and Health, Physical Education Overview (Theory), Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Sports biomechanics, sports physiology, sports science
Seminar research topic:
Research on physical fitness, health, exercise, sports and physical education
Message:
In recent years, there has been much discussion about the "value of sports." As long as humans exist as living beings, physical activity is essential. However, there is more to the "value of sports" than that. We will consider what sports should be like in order to "live a rich life," how we should relate to sports, and how we should teach this in physical education classes.
Akira Iwashita
Subjects:
Basic Seminar I, History of Western Education I and II, General Theory of Human Development, Specialized Seminar I and II, Graduation Research I and II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Western Educational History, British Educational History, Irish Educational History
Seminar research topic:
Thinking about the history of education in the 20th century
Message:
Western educational history, which studies the state of education in the "past" in the "West," is one of the techniques in pedagogy that allows you to distance yourself the most from the problems of the "here and now." It may be a field of study that is suitable for slightly stubborn people who don't have any particular attachment to education, but are concerned about it (or find it annoying, but that's okay).
Hideko Omori
Subjects:
Basic Seminar I, Religious Education, Western Educational History III, Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
History of American education, History of Christian education
Seminar research topic:
Education and society from the perspective of citizenship
Message:
In the history of America, a country made up of many different races, ethnicities, languages, and religions, there are several aspects of Americanization through education. Learning about the historical phenomena of "inclusion" and "exclusion" in America, a country that has accepted many immigrants, will allow you to explore American values, as well as gain a perspective on the formation of national consciousness and the ideals and realities of a multicultural society.
Kazuyuki Ogiso
Subjects:
Introduction to Physical Education (Theory), Physical Education Theory (Exercise), Elementary Subject Teaching Method (Physical Education), Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Applied physiology, motor control, physical education
Seminar research topic:
Consider physical exercise based on changes in bodily functions in response to internal and external environmental changes
Message:
Humans are not machines. We cannot do everything precisely. But we can respond flexibly and solve problems. The same goes for sports and physical education classes. While understanding the mechanisms of the body, we pursue "how to do things well" while having fun. This is a hint for us to live healthy and vibrant lives in both body and mind in the future.
Yuko Kitazume
Subjects:
Overview of Educational Thought, Educational Philosophy A & B, Applied Seminar I, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Educational philosophy, history of educational thought
Seminar research topic:
Research on ideas and philosophies surrounding education
Message:
Philosophy of education is an academic field that delves deeply into what exactly is expressed by the term "education." The history of educational thought is an academic field that clarifies in what context the things expressed by the word "education" can exist. Why not join us in thinking about what "education" is, guided by various texts?
Setsuko Kubotera
Subjects:
Infants and language, Childcare method research A and B, Childcare content education method (human relationships), Childcare content education method (language)
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Early Childhood Education
Message:
"Visualization of childcare" has become a hot topic. We adults can make many discoveries by watching children with interest and listening carefully to their voices. Being able to see children in this way leads to "visualization of childcare." Let's feel and experience the world of children together.
Makoto Kobari
Subjects:
Sociology of Education, Introduction to Education, Comparative Developmental Sociology, Home Education A, Introduction to Life Studies, Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Sociology of education, history of educational society
Seminar research topic:
Sociology of Education: Reading, solving, and explaining my mysteries as social problems
Message:
"Why" do disparities in academic ability arise depending on home environment? "Why" are active learning being introduced in schools? "Why" do we go to school to study in the first place? The sociology of education aims to unravel the simple "whys" related to education from a sociological perspective and methodology, and to design future predictions for education and society.
Hidetsugu Yoneda
Subjects:
Introduction to Educational Psychology, Teaching Material Development, Basic Seminar I, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Educational psychology, educational neuroscience, story comprehension
Seminar research topic:
Educational psychology research related to reading comprehension
Message:
Educational psychology is a field of study that seeks to understand how humans understand and learn. Understanding a story can be thought of as virtually experiencing what happens in the story. If we can gain a variety of experiences through story comprehension, we may be able to better understand the feelings of people who actually exist, which may enhance our empathy and sociality.
Yumiko Sugitani
Subjects:
Basic Seminar I, Higher Education A & B, Youth Culture, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Higher education research, sociology of education, research on university students and university education
Seminar research topic:
Research on university students and university education from the perspective of connections with high schools and with society
Message:
Research into higher education (education after high school graduation) is a new field, and there are only a few universities where you can study it professionally. It is closely related to society, and policies change quickly. In this environment, we will clarify the attitudes and behavioral trends of university students, the causes of these trends, the structure of universities, etc., and consider what university education and entrance exams should be like. This will be a familiar issue, especially for university students.
Taku Sugimoto
Subjects:
Introduction to educational information science, Introduction to media and communication, Utilization of information and communication technology and teaching methods (elementary school), Specialized seminars I and II, Graduation research I and II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Information education, information society theory
Seminar research topic:
Learning, Communication and Media
Message:
Information media plays an important role in both education and society. When considering how to improve education, the perspectives of "information" and "media" are becoming increasingly important. Also, by considering the role of information media in social life, we can deepen our understanding of our relationships with others and our way of thinking and living.
Ayako Takazakura
Subjects:
Introduction to educational psychology, General theory of clinical education, Infants and human relationships, Clinical childcare A & B, Applied seminar I, Specialized seminar I & II, Graduation research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Early childhood education and childcare
Seminar research topic:
Questioning early childhood education and care in the context of lifelong development
Message:
Early childhood education and care holds clues to lifelong happiness. Early childhood education and care studies pursue the development of children from both theoretical and practical perspectives, as this is the most educational period in life. Why not reflect on your own upbringing through learning about children and envision yourself and society in the future?
Yasushi Tanabe
Subjects:
Japanese Language Education Methods A and B, Japanese Language Teaching Materials Theory A and B, Elementary Japanese Overview, Secondary Japanese Overview
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Japanese Language Education
Message:
As a "core subject," Japanese language must develop language skills that are the foundation of learning. Specifically, students are expected to develop not only the ability to read and write, but also the ability to listen to what others say, read and understand texts, write texts, and speak. Let's learn together about material research and teaching techniques, aiming to improve our classes.
Masaaki Tsukioka
Subjects:
Children and Human Relationships, Elementary Subject Teaching Methods (Social Studies), Introduction to Social Studies, Introduction to Life Studies, Theory of the Teaching Profession (Secondary School), Practical Seminars for the Teaching Profession (Middle School and High School)
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Social studies education, school management
Message:
Social studies is a subject in which students learn through problem-solving that the society in which they live is supported by the thoughts, hopes, and work of many different people, and think about what they should do to create a better society. It is important not only to acquire knowledge, but also to have the skills to collect and select information, and to think, judge, and express themselves from multiple perspectives. Let's learn the joy of social studies together.
Fumie Niwai
Subjects:
Library System Service Theory, School Management and School Libraries, Learning Instruction and School Books, Special Lectures on Education K, Library and Information Science Practice B, Applied Seminar I, Specialized Seminar I and II, Graduation Research I and II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Library and Information Science (School Library)
Seminar research topic:
Creating a space for "reading" and "information use" that leads to learning
Message:
Every elementary, junior high, and high school has a library, which is the most familiar place for children. Research on people, media, and places is being conducted so that school libraries can become an indispensable part of school education as a comfortable place to read, a place to deepen research, and a place to develop information literacy.
Toshihiko Nozue
Subjects:
Introduction to Library and Information Science, Special Lectures on Education J, Library and Information Science Practice A, Educational Methodology (Elementary), Utilization of Information and Communication Technology and Educational Methods (Elementary), Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Educational Informatics, Library and Information Science, Educational Resources
Seminar research topic:
Learning methods, environments, and resources that foster proactive learning attitudes: The state of education in today's information society
Message:
We will consider teaching and learning methods, resources (teaching materials), and the environment, mainly from the perspective of information and media. You may have an image of ICT, but for example, the act of reading a book and thinking about it can be seen as obtaining and analyzing information using print media. By looking at "learning" from a bird's-eye view, we can get hints for better teaching and learning.
Sachiko Hasegawa
Subjects:
Introduction to elementary Japanese, Introduction to secondary Japanese, Elementary subject teaching methods (Japanese), Applied seminars II, Specialized seminars I and II, Graduation research I and II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Japanese Language Education
Seminar research topic:
Research on lesson and teaching material development, research on subject education and Japanese language education
Message:
In Japanese language education, we consider ways to develop language skills, focusing on creating lessons for Japanese language classes in elementary, junior high, and high schools. We explore the background, theory, and actual classroom methods for learning to read stories, novels, and explanatory texts, learning to write your own thoughts, and learning to speak clearly.
Masashi Hayasaka
Subjects:
Psychology of Children and Adults with Disabilities I & II, Special Needs Education A, B & C, Special Topics in Education G, Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Special needs education, educational psychology
Seminar research topic:
Fundamentals of research into special needs education and related fields
Message:
Education for children who require special support in addition to normal education due to disabilities or other reasons is called special needs education. In addition, inclusive education, a system in which children with and without disabilities learn together, is developing. In recent years, knowledge of these topics has become a necessary foundation for professionals involved in education. In university classes, students learn about the education of children with disabilities and inclusion from various perspectives, including their philosophy, history, systems, educational content and methods, and are able to think logically about the ideal form of education.
Nobuo Hiraga
Subjects:
Infants and the Environment, Introduction to Science A, Elementary Subject Teaching Methods (Science), Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Science education, lesson study
Seminar research topic:
Practical research into science education - Lesson study, teaching material development, and the creation of new lessons -
Message:
Science is a subject that teaches children the wonders of nature and the joy of understanding it. Science education aims to acquire and improve communication skills. To achieve this, students learn science knowledge and skills, the realities of children, and educational theory. They also acquire the ability to plan, implement, and analyze lessons. They will see science lessons from the perspective of the teacher, rather than the perspective of the student. Enjoy a new perspective.
Mayumi Fukumoto
Subjects:
Educational Research Methods, Infants and the Environment, Principles of Early Childhood Education A and B, Childcare Content Education Methods (Environment), Applied Seminar I, Specialized Seminar I and II, Graduation Research I and II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Early childhood education, childcare
Seminar research topic:
Narrating Childcare and Parenting: History, Practice, and Media
Message:
Looking back at the history of education in Japan, there has never been a time when childcare and child-rearing have received as much attention and been discussed as they do today. Childcare studies is an academic field that asks and examines questions about the upbringing and learning of infants and young children from various angles. Through the study of childcare studies, let us think together about how we should participate in society.
Junichi Furusho
Subjects:
Basic Seminar I, Child Psychiatry and Neurology, Child Health Theory, Childcare Content Education Method (Health), Specialized Educational Studies F & M, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Epileptology
Seminar research topic:
Understanding and responding to child health and mental health issues based on children's self-esteem
Message:
There is a concept called consultation and liaison. It is about preparing a system for "consultation" and "collaboration" to meet the needs of each child. By conducting scientific verification and case studies, let's learn to not keep the problem to ourselves, and not to easily entrust it to others.
Hiroyuki Maskawa
Subjects:
Educational Research Methods, Introduction to Cognitive Science, Interface Theory, Utilizing Information and Communication Technology and Teaching Methods (Secondary School), Applied Seminar I, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Cognitive science, learning science, educational technology
Seminar research topic:
Research into the human learning process and learning environments and assessments that bring out children's learning
Message:
People learn in a variety of ways, and each person has a different way of understanding and thinking. That is why it is important in the field of education to design a learning environment that encourages deepening of learning through dialogue with others. In order to solve this problem, let's think together, moving back and forth between university laboratories and practical sites.
Masaaki Yanagida
Subjects:
Introduction to Lifelong Learning I & II, Comparative Education, Introduction to Education, Applied Seminar II, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Lifelong learning theory, comparative education, curriculum research, professional development, social education, community education
Seminar research topic:
Learning that is carried out by various organizations and institutions, or through collaboration and integration of these organizations and institutions
Message:
Schools are not the only places where people learn. Learning is connected to society. And learning happens outside of school. The above-mentioned fields of expertise explore how schools and society are connected and how, going beyond school, we teach, nurture, and learn, including with adult learners. There, we can learn and question from a broad perspective, that is, we can do scholarship.
Akiko Yamashita
Subjects:
Children and Expression B, Applied Seminar II, Introduction to Art and Crafts (Art), Introduction to Art and Crafts (Art), Elementary Subject Teaching Methods (Art and Craft), Specialized Seminar I and II, Graduation Research I and II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Art Education
Seminar research topic:
Art and Education
Message:
Feeling, discovering, enjoying, and expressing various things. These are basic things not only for children, but for all of us humans to live. Let's create a place where we can learn about art and education in a broad sense, not just in art and craft classes at school, but also in art education that transcends the boundaries of subjects.
Tamami Yamamoto
Subjects:
Lifelong Learning Support Theory II, Social Education Management Theory I & II, Social Education Training, Social Education Practice Research, Education System Overview, Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Lifelong learning theory, social education
Seminar research topic:
Research on citizen participation in the field of education: from policy decision-making to participation in local activities
Message:
For young people, school is a very important place of learning. However, in this age of what is said to be a "100-year life," the time spent studying at school is limited when viewed over a lifetime. Humans are creatures who continue to learn from birth to death. Let's think together about what kind of system would be ideal to support lifelong learning.
Miki Yamamoto
Subjects:
Infants and Expression A, Primary Subject Teaching Methods (Music), Introduction to Music (Theory), Introduction to Music (Instrumental Music A), Childcare Content Teaching Methods (Expression A), Specialized Seminar I & II, Graduation Research I & II
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Musicology, Music Education, Christianity and Music Culture, Church Music
Seminar research topic:
To reexamine and research various social phenomena and issues from the perspectives of arts, culture, and education.
Message:
Music, like words, is a tool for communication. Starting with the sound of our mother's heartbeat in the womb, humans have come to understand and relate to the world through various sounds. Experiences with sound and music during infancy and childhood form the foundation for lifelong, subjective interactions with ourselves and others through music. Let's learn creatively, aiming to build and support rich communication.
Eiko Yoshida
Subjects:
Elementary School Subject Teaching Methods (Mathematics), Introduction to Mathematics A, Teaching Profession Theory (Elementary School)
Areas of expertise and related fields:
Mathematics Education
Message:
Why do we have to do math? It's so that thinking becomes second nature. "Why? How?" "I want to try it!" You try it through trial and error, and then you understand. Let's think about creating math lessons that have those "?"s and "!"s.
SEMINAR LIST List of seminar research topics
We will introduce the research topics of Department of Education 's seminars.
(Instructors and course content may vary depending on the year.)
RESEARCH THEMES Examples of student research topics
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Stress management education in elementary schools -
Team management in club activities and the clarification of group consciousness
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Current situation and issues facing foreign students
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Does passive electrical stimulation training lead to improved muscle function?
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A Study on Froebel's View of Children and Early Childhood Education
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The current state of academic achievement gaps between urban and rural areas and their causes
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Empathy in right and wrong judgments in children with autism spectrum disorders
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What are the crisis experiences that affect adolescent identity formation?
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The relationship between Instagram behavior and the desire for approval
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The effect of skill mastery through body metacognition
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How do young children meet, interact, and build relationships in the sandbox?
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The relationship between reading and people's way of life and way of thinking
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"Individually optimized learning" made possible by ICT
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What can families and schools do to improve children's self-esteem?
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A proposal for a use case of a virtual museum in collaborative learning
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Changing gender portrayals in anime for girls
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Creating an environment that fosters self-esteem in children receiving special education
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Problems facing university career education
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How parks should be as attractive playgrounds
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The significance of including popular music in music textbooks
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Research on movie content in the educational field
