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• Japan’s Educational System: Characteristics of Educational Administration and Ongoing Educational Reforms

  • Education System
  • Education Administration
  • Education Policy
  • Education Reform

  This lecture will outline the historical transformation of Japan’s school education system and educational policy, and explain the characteristics of today’s school education and the trends and challenges of today’s evolving major educational reforms.

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  • Quick Overview of the History of Japan’s Education

    Part 1 provides an overview of the transformation of the education system and the development of educational reforms from the Tokugawa Shogunate to the present day.

  • Characteristics of School Structure and Educational Administration

    Part 2 discusses the characteristics of the school structure and the educational administration system in Japan today.

  • Current Educational Reforms and Future Challenges

    Part 3 analyzes trends in educational reform evolving today, remaining challenges, and prospects for future innovations.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Teruyuki FUJITA

    Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Issues and Emphasis in Early Childhood Education in Japan

  • Japan
  • Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Kindergarten
  • Day Nursery

  This lecture focuses on the “Issues and Emphasis in Early Childhood Education in Japan.” In particular, I aim to examine the characteristics and challenges of early childhood education in Japan through the lens of educational system theory.

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  • An Overview of the System and the Status of Early Childhood Education and Care in Japan

    In this part, we will present the legal basis, objectives, curriculum standards, and characteristics of kindergartens andday nurseries and compare them with elementary schools and ascertain their current status.

  • The Issue of Articulation

    This part will address the issue of articulation between kindergarten/day nursery and elementary schools.The background of articulation issues and policy trends in Japan will be examined, and the desirable concept of connection will be presented.

  • The Iissue of Integration

    This part will address the issue of integration. We will examin dual system of preschool and day nursery, Certified childcare centers and analyze the challenges of improving the conditions of day nurseries.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Hodaka FUJII

    Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Teacher Education in Japan: Connecting Between Teachers’ and Students’ Learning

  • Teacher Education
  • Professional Development
  • Teacher Learning
  • Lesson Study
  • School Development

  In this lecture, we will explore Teacher Education in Japan, focusing on the connecting between teachers’ and students’ learning. In particular, the concept of teacher education, result of international comparative research, and practices related to classroom research in schools will be presented.

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  • Understanding Teacher Education in Japan: Historical Emergence and Current Structure

    This lecture delves into the concept of teacher education and examines it through the unique lens of Japan’s educational landscape.

  • Challenges and Achievements in Japanese Teaching: Insights From International Comparative Survey

    In this lecture, we will delve into the challenges and achievements in Japanese teaching focusing in Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) conducted by OECD.

  • Lesson Study in Japan: Bridging Teacher Education and School Development

    In this lecture, we will examine the practice of Lesson Study, bridging teacher education and school development.

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  ／講師

  • Masashi ASAKURA

    Assistant Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Language Education Policy in the Age of Globalization in Japan

  • language education policy
  • linguistic human rights
  • English as foreign language (EFL)
  • Japanese as second language (JSL)
  • mother tongue education

  This lecture focuses on linguistic human rights as a fundamental principle of language education policy in a multicultural and multilingual society. It focuses on the current state and issues of language education policy in Japan, focusing on Japanese as a first language, English as a foreign language, Japanese as a second language, and mother tongue education.

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  • Why Is Including Linguistic Human Rights in Language Education Policy Important?

    This lecture gives the definitionof language education policy and the concept of linguistic human rights. It also explains why including the principles of linguistic human rights in language education policy is important.

  • What Languages Are Taught in Japanese Schools?

    This lecture overviews languages taught in Japanese schools. It also explains the policy challenges related to each language.

  • Are Linguistic Human Rights Protected in Japan?

    This lecture overviews what languages are not taught in Japanese schools, and discusses whether linguistic human rights are protected in Japan.

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  ／講師

  • Kuanysh TASTANBEKOVA

    Associate professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Mathematics Lessons Around the World: Insights From Large-Scale International Comparative Studies

  • Lesson
  • Mathematics
  • International comparison
  • TIMSS Video Study
  • Lesson Study

  We review the findings from international comparative studies on mathematics classrooms, such as the TIMSS Video Study (TVS) and the Learner’s Perspective Study (LPS) to examine the charcteristics of Japanese lessons. Also, we aim to understand aspects of Lesson Study originated in Japan.

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  • International Studies of Mathematics Classroom Practices

    After reviewing the current status of mathematics education in Japan, the reseach design and the findings of TIMSS Video Study (TVS) are examined. Some characteristics of Japanese lesson are discussed.

  • The Learner’s Perspective Study

    The research design and the findings of the Learner’s Perspective Study (LPS), a sixteen-countries study, are reviewed. The significance of the learner’s perspective in the study of mathematics lessons are discussed.

  • The Origin and Development of the Lesson Study

    The findings of the TIMSS Video Study provided a focus on Japanese approach to the professonal development through Lesson Study. The origin and development of Lesson Study are overviewed and its significance to professional development are discussed.

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  ／講師

  • Yoshinori SHIMIZU

    Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Issues and Focus of Science Education in Japan

  • science education
  • science-related academic achievement
  • subject “Rika” (school science in Japan)
  • scientific inquiry
  • inquiry-based learning

  This lecture will provide an overview of the issues and focus of science education in Japan. First, it will provide an overview of the current status of and issues surrounding Japanese children’s academic achievement in science. Second, it will explain the current institutional framework for science education in Japan. Third, it will consider the nature of science learning with an emphasis on scientific inquiry.

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  • Current Status of and Issues Surrounding Japanese Children’s Academic Achievement in Science

    In this part, the current status and issues of Japanese children’s science achievement are explained, based on the results of various academic achievement surveys conducted in Japan and overseas.

  • Structure and Direction of Science Education in Japan

    In this part, the characteristics of the subject “Rika” (school science in Japan) and the current institutional framework of Rika are explained.

  • Nature of Science Learning With an Emphasis on Scientific Inquiry

    In this part, the process of science learning that follows the process of scientific inquiry is explained. In addition, while introducing examples of scientific inquiry activities, the perspectives on how to enhance inquiry-based learning in the science class are discussed.

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  ／講師

  • Yusuke ENDO

    Assistant Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Characteristics and Issues of Moral Education in Japanese Schools

  • moral education
  • Morality Period
  • Course of study
  • Teaching methods and evaluation
  • Bullying issues

  Based on an understanding of the history of moral education in Japanese schools, we will deepen our understanding of the objectives and contents of current moral education and Morality Period, and consider what kind of guidance is required in the future.

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  • Development of Moral Education in Postwar Japan

    After a brief review of moral education from the Meiji Era (1868-1912), when Japan’s modern school system was established, to World War II, this lecture will provide an overview of the state of moral education based on the occupation policy immediately after the war. Furthermore, the subsequent construction of Japan’s own moral education system will be described, i.e., first the “Moral education classes” that began in 1958, and then the “Morality Period” that have been in place since the partial revision of the Courses of Study in 2015.

  • Characteristics and Challenges of Moral Education Practice in Japan

    First, we will review the objectives and contents of moral education in Japanese schools by following the descriptions in the Courses of Study. Then, we review the teaching policies required for the new moral education, and finally, we introduce the three methods mentioned as high-quality teaching methods.

  • Future Direction of Moral Education and the “Morality Period”

    As future directions of moral education in schools, we discusses the following three issues: addressing bullying issues, moral education throughout all educational activities, and meaningful evaluation.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Wakana KAWAKAMI

    Assistant Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Tokkatsu:Japanese-Style Holistic Education

  • Tokkatsu
  • Japanese-style education
  • holistic education
  • global transfer
  • lesson study

  This lecture examines the reality, significance, and challenges of Tokkatsu from an international perspective. Tokkatsu, or “student-led activities,” is unique to Japan and was developed to foster a holistic style of education.

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  • Development of Extra-subject Activities in Japan

    The part 1 examines the philosophy and history of Tokkatsu.1.What Tokkatsu is.2.Examples on Tokkatsu: kakari Activities3.Short history of Tokkatsu

  • Feature of Tokkatsu From International Perspectives

    The part 2 examines how features of Tokkatsu compare with other countries’ methods of teaching extra-subject areas.1.International comparison of extra-subject activities2.Tokkatsu from the viewpoint of overseas researchers3.The Functions and Mechanisms of Tokkatsu

  • Global Transfer of Tokkatsu

    The part 3 examines how Tokkatsu has been exported as a Japanese style of education.1.Overseas expansion of Japanese-style education2.Implementation of Tokkatsu in Egypt3.Internationalization of Tokkatsu through lesson study

  Lecturers

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  • Tetsuo KYOMEN

    Associate professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Citizenship Education in Japan: Trends and Issues

  • citizenship education (‘shukensha-kyoiku’)
  • political literacy
  • political neutrality
  • The Basic Act on Children
  • children’s rights

  This lecture outlines the theoretical background and trends of citizenship education and examines the promotion of citizenship education in Japan and its issues.

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  • Citizenship Education: Theoretical Background and Trends

    Part 1 deals with the theoretical background and trends of citizenship education, presenting the conceptual and theoretical framework and typology, and explains approaches to citizenship education and global initiatives.

  • Education for Political Literacy in Postwar Japan

    Part 2 deals with the development of education for political literacy in postwar Japan, referring to the laws that underpin it, and examines the process of postwar depoliticization and the recent trend towards re-politicization.

  • The Promotion of Citizenship Education and Its Issues

    Part 3 discusses the promotion of citizenship education (‘shukensha-kyoiku’) and its issues, including the initiatives of each ministry, the introduction of a new subject ‘Public’, and the enactment of the Basic Act on Children.

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  • Kaori KIKUCHI

    Assistant Professor, Institute of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

• Student Engagement in Japanese Universities: A Comparative Perspective

  • Student Engagement
  • University Governance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Peer Support
  • Higher Education

  This lecture will explain the current situation and issues regarding student engagement in Japanese universities, dividing them into three levels: university governance, quality assurance, and peer support. It will also discuss how these should be developed in relation to international comparisons.

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  • Student Engagement in University Governance

    I will explain why student engagement in university governance has not developed in Japan, based on the historical background of its development. I will also add an explanation of why it has developed in other countries (particularly in Europe) from the perspective of international comparison. Then, I will ask students to discuss how they can develop this further.

  • Student Engagement in Quality Assurance

    I will explain why student engagement in quality assurance has developed in a unique way in Japan, while touching on cultural and institutional aspects. I will also explain the case of the UK from the perspective of international comparison. Then, I will ask students to discuss how they can develop this further.

  • Student Engagement in Learning Activities

    I will explain why student engagement in learning activities (peer support) has developed smoothly in Japan, based on a cultural and historical analysis. Then, I will ask the students to discuss how they can develop this further.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Masahiro TANAKA

    Associate Professor, Office of Management for Teaching and Learning, University of Tsukuba

Staff／スタッフ

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  Teruyuki FUJITA

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Professor
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  Hodaka FUJII

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Professor
• 
  Masashi ASAKURA

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Assistant Professor
• 
  Kuanysh TASTANBEKOVA

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Associate professor
• 
  Yoshinori SHIMIZU

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Professor
• 
  Yusuke ENDO

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Assistant Professor
• 
  Wakana KAWAKAMI

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Assistant Professor
• 
  Tetsuo KYOMEN

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Associate professor
• 
  Kaori KIKUCHI

  University of Tsukuba Institute of Human Sciences

  Assistant Professor
• 
  Masahiro TANAKA

  University of Tsukuba Office of Management for Teaching and Learning

  Associate Professor

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