2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Environment and Society Department of Social and Human Sciences Graduate major in Social and Human Sciences
STEM/STEAM Education
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Social and Human Sciences
- Instructor(s)
- Yuuri Kimura
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon (W9-706)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- SHS.D458
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Acquire fundamental knowledge of STEM/STEAM education research and deepen understanding of research trends and practical case studies through literature reading, presentations, and group discussions.
Course description and aims
・Understand and explain the background and research trends of STEM/STEAM education.
・Discuss learning models and evaluation methods in STEM/STEAM education.
・Critically read research papers and prepare concise summaries.
Keywords
STEAM Education, STEM Education
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The course will be conducted primarily through lectures, presentations, and group discussions.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Orientation and Overview of STEM/STEAM Education |
Literature Review and Presentation Preparation |
| Class 2 | STEM/STEAM Education: Background and Research Trends (1) |
Literature Review and Presentation Preparation |
| Class 3 | STEM/STEAM Education: Background and Research Trends (2) |
Literature Review and Presentation Preparation |
| Class 4 | Case Studies of STEM/STEAM Education |
Literature Review and Presentation Preparation |
| Class 5 | Learning Models and Evaluation Methods in STEM/STEAM Education |
Literature Review and Presentation Preparation |
| Class 6 | STEM/STEAM Education: Literature Review (1) |
Critical Review and Summary of the Paper |
| Class 7 | STEM/STEAM Education: Literature Review (2) |
Critical Review and Summary of the Paper |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Attendance and Participation: 40%
Assignments: 50%
Final Report: 10%
Related courses
- SHS.L453 ： Translational Project in Social and Human Sciences 1
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
ykimura[at]ila.isct.ac.jp