授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | The main objective of this course is to know and discuss from various perspectives the meanings and functions of education, both for society and for individual learners. To that end, students will be exposed to research paradigms, methodologies, and issues of comparative education and relevant academic fields. While the course in the autumn semester focused more on practical issues related to policy-making and administration, this course will look at educational phenomena in the wider socio-economic, cultural, and political arenas. The questions to be raised include: What does it mean to educate people? And, how is this interpreted from different perspectives? By discussing these fundamental questions, students will consider education as a pillar of human activities, which will be a significant preparation before jumping into operational discussions about the educational system and school management, which will be held in the fall semester and, further, for working as professionals in the field of international educational development.
In the first few sessions, philosophies and theories will be reviewed as the basis of the social analysis of education. Then, the following sessions will deal with issues regarding schooling, knowledge, and learning. There is no knowledge that is value-free, including knowledge taught in official textbooks. Therefore, in this class, students are expected to acquire an attitude that considers the meanings of education from comparative and multiple perspectives.
In the first few sessions, methodologies and theories will be reviewed as the basis of social analysis of education. Then, the following sessions will deal with issues regarding schooling, knowledge, and learning. There is no knowledge which is value-free; knowledge taught in official textbooks, included. Therefore, in this class, students are expected to acquire an attitude that considers the meanings of education from comparative and multiple perspectives. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | Students acquire abilities to think about educational issues from multiple angles and know research paradigms, methodologies, and issues of comparative education and relevant academic fields. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | For all sessions, students are required to read the assigned readings and submit the comment paper before attending.
Session 1 Introduction
Structure of the course
Discussion: Why do we conduct international educational research?
Session 2 Comparative Education as an academic field
Domains and orientations of comparative education
Session 3 Analytical Perspectives and Methods of Comparative Education
Session 4 Social Theories and Education
From modernization to basic human needs and self-help
Education as a reproduction mechanism (e.g. Diploma disease, hidden curriculum)
Socialization
Session 5 Social theories (1)
Reproduction and World-system theories
Session 6 Social Theories (2)
Functionalism and criticism against functionalism
Session 7 Educational Theories (1) Functionalist perspective
Human Capital Theory and criticism against it
Session 8 Educational Theories (2) Critics of functionalism
Critical Pedagogy and the theory of de-schooling
Session 9 Critical realism and post-modernism in education
Session 10 Educational Theories (3) Learner-centered education (1)
Experientialism and existentialism
Session 11 Educational Theories (4) Learner-centered education (2)
Developmental psychology
Session 12 Theories of Education and Society (wrap up)
Session 13 Cognition and epistemology
Subjectivity and justifications of knowledge
How do we know what we know?
Session 14 Social meanings of knowledge (1) Literacy
Contents of literacy and issues of equality (language of literacy, differences among social groups
Objectives of literacy (literacy for income generation, empowerment, and functionality)
Session 15 Social meanings of knowledge (2) Cognitive and non-cognitive skills
Multiple channels of acquiring skills (apprenticeship, industry, and schooling)
Skills for survival and skills for economic development
Life skills (knowledge of environment, health/nutrition/sanitation)
Personalities and non-cognitive skills |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There is no precondition to take this course |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Preparation for class discussion 30%
Preparation includes (1) reading the assigned articles/book chapters; (2) submitting comment papers in response to the questions given by the instructor
Class participation 30%
In the class, the instructor will lead the discussion based on the opinions raised in students’ comment papers.
Individual paper 40%
Students are assigned to write a paper on educational issues in relation to one or some of the theories learned in the class. Details will be explained later. The submission deadline of the paper is July 31, 2020.
Credit is given to C- or C (where applicable) or higher grade for each criterion. |
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | There will be no textbook but students will be provided with the reading materials a week before the respective sessions.
References for further study will be provided either in the class or at the time of providing the reading materials. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Read the assigned materials and submit the comment papers in response to the questions provided by the instructor. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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使用言語
Language(s) for Instruction & Discussion | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | 対面で実施します。
Classes will be held in-person. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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