Specialized Teaching Practice B

Academic unit or major

Teacher education courses

Instructor(s)

Kentaro Nagahara / Naoko Kuriyama

Class Format

Experiment

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Class

-

Course Code

LAT.A502

Number of credits

001

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 19, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Through experience in the actual educational setting at partner schools (public schools, affiliated high schools, etc.), we aim to deepen understanding of teaching through various aspects of school work. In this way, we aim to develop people who are motivated to work in the field of education by enhancing their expertise in teaching and gaining practical experience. The aim is to understand the current situation in the field of education through learning in the teaching course (including teaching practice and teaching practice seminars) and practical training, and to acquire problem-solving skills aimed at achieving better education.

Course description and aims

The aim of this course is for those who already have a first class teaching license or who are expected to be able to obtain a specialized teaching license (see course requirements) to gain a deeper understanding of the current situation in education through educational practice research with the main focus on gaining experience in the various aspects of school work, and to acquire problem-solving skills aimed at achieving better education.

Keywords

Educational practice at partner schools, internships

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills
• Instructional skills

Class flow

The course will consist of pre-lesson guidance (first class), practical training at a school, and post-lesson guidance (final class).
Pre- and post-lesson guidance will be conducted at the university, but the schedule for practical training at a school will be adjusted according to the subject.
Practical training at a school will be conducted at a cooperating school of the university, such as a nearby elementary school, junior high school, or high school, and will involve at least 30 hours of practical training, focusing on inquiry-based activities, small-group instruction, and supplementary classes.
Details will be posted on the Teacher Training Program website as soon as they are decided.
Teacher Training Program website: https://www.te.ila.titech.ac.jp/

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

Handout in class

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Show the necessary materials in class.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Internship 60％
Report　40%

Related courses

• LAT.A501 ： Specialized Teaching Practice A

Prerequisites

As a general rule, you must have a first class teaching license or be expected to obtain a special license.
You must be able to converse in Japanese in order to carry out educational practice in school settings.

Other

This course is recognized as an entrepreneurship course (GA1M).
In addition, by acquiring credits for this course, you can fulfill part of the requirements for applying for the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship repayment exemption system for teachers (teacher exemption). For details, please check the following website.
https://www.titech.ac.jp/student-support/students/tuition/jasso/repayment