Course Objectives
1) To practice self-learning, which is necessary at KOSEN (higher education institution).
2) To learn and practice basic techniques of cooperative learning.
3) To become able to learn outside class hours autonomously.
Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Insufficient |
| 1 | The student can explain the characteristics of his/her learning style and what is self-learning. | The student understands his/her learning style characteristics and explains what self-learning regarding the range covered in the course is. | The student can not explain the characteristics of his/her learning style or what is self-learning. |
| 2 | The student understands the characteristics of his/her learning style and can practice the most appropriate self-learning style. | The student can practice the most appropriate self-learning style. | The student can not practice the most appropriate self-learning style. |
| 3 | The students can explain all the basic techniques of cooperative learning practiced in the course. | The students can explain some of the basic technique of cooperative learning practiced in the course. | The students can not explain any of the basic techniques of cooperative learning practiced in the course. |
| 4 | The students can execute all the learned techniques of cooperative learning. | The students can execute some of the learned techniques of cooperative learning. | The students can not execute any of the learned techniques of cooperative learning. |
| 5 | The student can self-learn outside class hours autonomously using extra learning material and can reach the acceptance criteria. | The student can self-learn outside class hours using extra learning material according to stimulus and can reach the acceptance criteria. | The student can not self-learn outside class hours autonomously can not reach the acceptance criteria. |
Assigned Department Objectives
学習・教育到達度目標 (D)
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学習・教育到達度目標 (E)
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Teaching Method
Outline:
The ability to establish a problem and find the appropriate solution to this problem is a skill necessary at KOSEN (higher education institution). A skill required to live through the 21st century. The students that entered KOSEN need to acquire these skills at an early stage. In this course, the students will learn methods of self-learning and autonomously learning, and not "study" as they have learned at junior high school. Also, while cooperating with colleagues, the students will learn the process of problem discovery and resolution.
Style:
Based on the textbook, the students I will learn various learning techniques. The quizzes and exercises will help to evaluate the students the learning process. As the student practices self-learning he will organize and explain the experience in written reports. Also, through group work, there will be opportunities to evaluate the learning process.
Notice:
1) Almost in every lesson ICT equipment such as personal computers will be used. The students need to be familiar with keyboard operation. The students that are not familiar with keyboard operation should practice outside of class hours, and there will be no time to practice in class.
2)There are additionals study (task) using the e-learning system (Moodle) outside the classes. These activities are also included in the evaluation.
3) Only 3 absences will be excused.
4) There are4 items in the final evaluation. Practice exercises, tasks, exams, and final reports. The final rating is according to the following conditions.
· Practice exercises → Submit all and get a score of 60% or more
・ Task → submit all and get 60% or more points
・ Exams → To get a score of 60% or more
・ Final report → get more than 60% score
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Facing your own learning (orientation) |
To understand and be able to explain learning design, considering the surrounding learning environment, the depth of learning, and the importance of learning from now on.
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| 2nd |
Create a foundation for learning |
To be able to explain the diversity expected in the place of learning, and to practice listening and assertiveness.
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| 3rd |
Expectations at Kosen and future goals |
To understand and be able to explain your expectations at Kosen and establish future goals.
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| 4th |
Understand your learning style |
Explain different learning styles and practice your own learning style.
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| 5th |
Manage time |
The explain methods of time management, and to manage time according to assigments deadlines and your performance.
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| 6th |
Become more resilient |
To be able to explain how to learn from mistakes and practice learning using autonomous assistance.
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| 7th |
Motivate learning |
To be able to explain your problems regarding learning motivation, and increase your learning motivation.
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| 8th |
Encourage understanding |
To be able to tell the construction of the teaching methods, and if that is not enough to add up.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Mid Term exams |
To be able to explain what was learned.
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| 10th |
Review of midterm exam |
Looking back on the midterm exam, and find a learning method that suits you.
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| 11th |
Work together with other people |
Explain the importance of cooperative learning and propose grand rules for collaborative learning.
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| 12th |
How to organize opinions |
To be able to explain the techniques of cooperative learning, to practice brainstorming and the KJ method.
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| 13th |
cooperative learning practice 1
(deciding the theme) |
Themes can be set in groups while utilizing cooperative learning techniques learned.
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| 14th |
cooperative learning practice 2
(To plan) |
Tocan plan the execution of the theme set by the group, while utilizing the cooperative learning techniques you have acquired.
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| 15th |
cooperative learning practice 3 (presentation) |
To present what you have learned about the theme examined, to give and listen to opinions.
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| 16th |
Half-year review (final report) |
To write about your own practice and plans for the future, in line with your half year study.
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Exercises | Moodle Tasks | Exams | Assigmnets | Total |
| Subtotal | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 100 |
| 基礎的能力 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 専門的能力 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 分野横断的能力 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 100 |