Showa Women's University | Faculty of Human and Sociology | Department of Elementary Education

Understand Showa Women's University's educational goals and degree conferment policy, and have a clear sense of purpose to acquire practical knowledge of elementary education and contribute to society. We are looking for bright and cheerful people with excellent expressiveness who will continue to make efforts and work with a sincere attitude in everything they do.In addition, we accept students who have the qualities and abilities to study according to the curriculum of this department.To that end, we recruit applicants through a variety of entrance examination methods and select them in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner.

1. Subjects/subjects recommended to master before enrolling

• ・Japanese language: Possess a rich sense of language and be able to accurately speak, listen, write, and read by using language to see and think.
• ・Foreign language (English): Comprehensively acquire the four skills of English: speaking, listening, writing, and reading, and are able to understand and organize information and other people's intentions, and express their own thoughts and ideas. Able to convey opinions accurately.

2. Study habits to acquire before entering school

• ・Be interested in the social situation and background of education and childcare, and discover issues on your own.
• ・Be interested in hands-on activities related to education and welfare, and actively participate in them.
• ・Experience acting as a member of a team while collaborating with others.

The Department of Elementary Education systematically organizes specialized education subjects in addition to general education subjects, foreign language subjects, and culture courses, in order to acquire the abilities that are listed in the degree conferment policy.
Educational content, educational methods, and evaluation are defined as follows.

[Education content]

• 01. General education subjects include subjects that will serve as guidelines for the four years of study (``Practical Ethics'' and ``Introduction to Career Design'') and subjects that will form the basis of future learning (``Basic Japanese'' and ``Introduction to Data Science''). In addition, we will organize a group of subjects that will deepen your understanding of society, culture, and nature, and cultivate a multifaceted perspective.
• 02.For foreign language subjects, English, other major foreign languages, and Japanese (for international students) will be arranged according to proficiency level.
• 03. In order to acquire a wide range of knowledge and develop an interdisciplinary perspective, we will provide common undergraduate subjects.
• 04. A group of general education subjects will be arranged as common subjects in the department as subjects for learning about the principles of human development, basic educational theory, and educational issues in modern society, and acquiring the educational knowledge essential for educators and childcare workers. Masu.
• 05. Educational skills/educational clinical subjects will be placed as common subjects in the department as subjects to solidify each student's basic knowledge and skills and develop practical skills in the field of education and childcare.
• 06. ``Operation of information devices'' and ``Educational methods and techniques'' are subjects that teach basic knowledge and usage of information devices required in an information society, and subjects that develop the ability to respond to the introduction of ICT in educational settings. and ``educational methods'' and ``teaching methods'' for each subject/area.
• 07. From the 1st year to the 4th year, ``Basic Seminar on Pedagogy I,'' ``Basic Seminar on Pedagogy II,'' ``Seminar on Pedagogy I,'' and ``Seminar on Pedagogy II'' are arranged in succession, and students will gradually learn about education and childcare. Develop the ability to explore issues.
• 08. The specialized education subjects offered by each course consist of lecture subjects that cultivate the specialized knowledge required of educators and childcare workers, and exercises and practical training subjects to learn practical skills. We will arrange the courses so that you can systematically acquire the subjects necessary to obtain a master's degree.

• ・One year of lectures on basic understanding of education, such as the philosophy, history and thought of education, the social environment surrounding children, the mental and physical development and learning process of children and toddlers, and understanding of children and toddlers who require special support. Placement will be arranged sequentially from the next year to the third year.
• ・Education basics will be provided as a first-year education for students to learn the basic knowledge and skills of Japanese language, social studies, mathematics, and science necessary to become an elementary school teacher, and to learn how to use them.
• ・Lectures and seminars on each subject and teaching method will be systematically arranged from the second year.
• ・From the second year onwards, lectures and seminars will be systematically arranged on topics such as morality and comprehensive study time, teaching methods for special activities, and theories and methods of student guidance, educational counseling, and career education.
• ・Understand educational efforts and the duties of teachers, learn how to interact with children and infants, learn interpersonal relationships and communication skills in the field, cultivate practical class and student leadership skills, and develop enthusiasm and aptitude for the teaching profession In order to grasp it, we will arrange subjects for teaching practice and on-site experience.

• ・First-year lectures on basic theories of education and childcare, such as the philosophy, history, and thought of education and childcare, the social environment surrounding children, the mental and physical development and learning process of infants, and understanding of infants who require special support. Placement will be arranged sequentially from the third year to the third year.
• ・In the first-year education, students learn about the knowledge and skills related to music, modeling, the body, and linguistic expression that are necessary for becoming kindergarten teachers and childcare workers, and how to use them.
• - Required subjects required to obtain childcare teacher qualification will be taught in the first and second years, and elective subjects will be taught in the third year.
• ・From the second year onwards, we systematically arrange lectures and seminars on teaching methods for areas and childcare content.
• ・From the second year onwards, lectures and seminars on theories and methods of understanding infants and childcare/education consultation support will be systematically arranged.
• ・Understand the efforts in the field of education and childcare and the duties of teachers and nursery teachers, learn how to interact with infants, interpersonal relationships and communication skills in the field, cultivate practical childcare skills, and grasp the enthusiasm and aptitude for the teaching profession In order to do so, we will arrange subjects that provide educational and childcare training as well as a wealth of on-site experience.

• 09. In addition to subjects that develop basic English proficiency and communication skills, the first year also includes lecture subjects and practice subjects that provide a well-balanced acquisition of basic knowledge and skills related to English activities at elementary schools, kindergartens, nursery schools, and kindergartens. Place them more sequentially.
• 10. In order to foster international sensibilities and acquire a broad perspective, we will establish a short-term and long-term study abroad training program in Showa Boston.
• 11. Project-based learning will be used as a place to put into practice the theories, knowledge, and skills acquired through lectures and exercises, as well as planning and management skills and communication skills. Students will learn about the importance and significance of the teaching profession.
• 12. "Graduation research" will be arranged as a result of educational content centered on specialized education subjects.
• 13. To promote career education, we will establish career core subjects and internships.
• 14. In order to develop self-establishment, foster creativity, and deepen understanding of diverse cultures, we hold lectures and concerts by domestic and international researchers, cultural figures, and artists as "Culture Courses," which are compulsory to take a specified number of times each year. will do.
• 15. In order to develop independence, cooperation, and a spirit of service, students are required to participate in overnight training for a certain period from their first to third years in each department.
• 16. We will establish various study abroad and overseas training programs at partner schools, including various study abroad programs at Showa Boston, to develop human resources who can apply internationally.

[Education method]

• 17. During the term of each subject, we will assign assignments, reports, exams, etc., and strive to provide feedback.
• 18. We will actively incorporate active learning in order to develop general-purpose abilities, including communication skills, the ability to form interpersonal relationships and social relationships, and the ability to respond to challenges.
• 19. In order to develop a sense of mission and responsibility for the teaching profession, a teaching record will be created from the first to fourth years based on reports from classes and cultural courses, reflections from dormitory training and educational field experiences, etc. .

[Evaluation of learning outcomes]

• 20. Confirmation of ability attainment as set forth in the degree awarding policy is performed by understanding whether graduation requirements have been met.
• 21. Student evaluation will be based on (XNUMX) grade evaluation of each subject and (XNUMX) evaluation of graduation research.

Based on the school's founding spirit and philosophy, the Department of Elementary Education aims to foster educators and childcare workers who can bring out the individuality of each child and provide accurate guidance and support for character development, with the expectation of the physical and mental development and growth of children. Aim forFor this purpose, after completing the required credits, the degree will be awarded to students who have acquired the following abilities.

• 01. Possess accurate specialized knowledge and rich knowledge regarding education and childcare, and be able to put it into practice in educational settings.
• 02. Be interested in child development support, education, and the social environment surrounding children, and be able to discover issues and propose solutions on your own.
• 03. Have a strong sense of mission and passion for the teaching profession, demonstrate a constant desire to learn and research skills, and be able to think multifaceted and logically to solve problems.
• 04. Acquire the qualities suitable for educators and childcare workers, and be able to take appropriate actions as a member of a team while collaborating with others.

• 05. Acquire specialized knowledge regarding the mental and physical development of children and infants, a deep understanding of learning content in line with school education, and teaching methods for each subject, and be able to practice classes, group instruction, and individual instruction.Must have the ability to obtain an elementary school teacher's license and a kindergarten teacher's license.

• 06. Acquire specialized knowledge regarding the mental and physical development of infants and young children, as well as rich self-expression and receptive abilities, and be able to practice childcare based on infants' understanding.Must have the ability to obtain a kindergarten teacher's license and childcare worker qualification.