＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
Education policies have a significant impact on the delivery of public education, and they attract considerable public attention, reflecting the fundamental importance of "education" to society and individuals.It is not uncommon to hear criticism from the public that policies have not worked well or have been unable to prevent problems from occurring. This criticism naturally leads to the question, "Why are desirable policies not being realized?" This course is essential for understanding the policymaking process, which is key to answering this question.
This course will provide you with a solid understanding of how education policy is made in Japan.In the first half, you will gain knowledge about policymaking in general and perspectives for analyzing it.In the second half, you will learn how education policy is made in Japan by reading related articles.Concurrently, you will choose a particular policy and analyze its policymaking process based on the knowledge you have gained. At the midpoint and end of the course, students will give short and final presentations in English, respectively.
This course is conducted in English, although fluency is not a prerequisite. Developing your English skills is also one of the course's objectives. Students are encouraged to participate actively in class discussions, and they are free to make mistakes. Use this course as a stepping stone towards further learning.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
(1) To gain basic knowledge of how public policy is made.
(2) To understand how education policy in Japan is made.
(3) To learn how to analyze the education policymaking process in Japan.
(4) To develop discussion and presentation skills in English.
＜DO Week期間の初回動画等の配信/The delivery of the first video, etc. during the “DO Week”＞
あり/ Deliver the video
・1_Introduction
・2_What will we learn in this course?
・3_How will we learn in this course?
・4_Assignment
備考：The slide is attached to the first video.
* Corrected the URLs of the third and fourth videos. (26 March)
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
実施時期
/Week |
授業回/Number of Lesson |
授業実施方法
/How to conduct a Lesson |
授業実施時間数
/Class Hours |
| 内容/Contents |
| 授業時間外の学習/Assignments |
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第１週 DO Week
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1 |
オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video)
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90 分/min |
| Introduction: What and how will we learn in this course? |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第2週
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2 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Policymaking: Why is it important?
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第3週
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3 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Policymaking: Agenda setting
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第4週
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4 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Policymaking: Policy formulation
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第5週
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5 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Policymaking: Decision making
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第6週
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6 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Policymaking: Implementation
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
Submit a minute paper. Prepare for the presentation (2-3h).
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第7週
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7 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Interim presentation
Students will give a short presentation about their plan for the final presentation. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第8週
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8 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Education policymaking in Japan (1)
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第9週
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9 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Education policymaking in Japan (2)
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第10週
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10 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Education policymaking in Japan (3)
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第11週
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11 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Education policymaking in Japan (4)
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Read the material for the next class (2-3h). |
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第12週
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12 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Education policymaking in Japan (5)
Discuss the chapter based on the comments and questions provided by students. |
| Submit a minute paper. Prepare for the presentation (2-3h). |
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第13週
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13 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Final presentation by students (1)
Students will give a final presentation on the policy they chose. |
| Submit a minute paper.(1h) |
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第14週
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14 |
面接/Face-to-face
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90 分/min |
Final presentation by students (2)
Students will give a final presentation on the policy they chose. |
| Submit a minute paper.(1h) |
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授業期間終了後/After the Class Period
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15 |
オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video)
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90 分/min |
Wrap-up
Reflect on the achievement in this course. |
| Submit a minute paper.(1h) |
＜授業実施時間数/Class Hours＞
| 授業実施方法/How to Conduct a Lesson |
授業実施時間数/ Class Hours |
| 面接/Face-to-face |
1170 分/min |
| オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video) |
180 分/min |
| オンデマンド（授業内課題）/On-demand(assignment in class) |
0 分/min |
| リアルタイム配信/Real-time online |
0 分/min |
| その他/Others |
0 分/min |
| 総合計/Total Amount of Class Hours |
1350 分/min |
Students will be divided into several groups and each group will give a presentation in weeks 13 and 14. Note that most of the preparation for the presentations will take place outside of class time. This plan is subject to change depending on the number of students, their requests, and progress of the class.
アクティブラーニング/Active Learning
ディスカッション・ディベート/ Discussion・Debate, グループワーク / Group Work, プレゼンテーション / Presentation
使用システム/System Tools
Teams, Panopto
使用システムコメント/ Comment on the System tools
Teams will be used. Details will be provided in the first week.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Assignments and in-class participation
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50%
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Assignments and in-class participation will be assessed together.
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Final presentation
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50%
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Contents of presentation, design, delivery, handling questions will be evaluated.
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＜テキスト/Textbook＞
Necessary materials will be provided by the lecturer.
＜参考文献/Reference Book＞
＜連絡方法 / Contact method＞
科目担当者への連絡方法/Contact method from student to instructor
Teams will be used for communication. Office hours will be arranged as well. Details will be given in the first class.
科目担当者からの連絡方法/Contact method from instructor to students
Teams will be used.
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