東北大学 大学院教育学研究科・教育学部

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Courses

Sciences of Lifelong Education Course

Learn methods to research the process from human birth to death.

The course aims to cultivate individuals who possess insights, planning abilities and practical skills necessary for contributing to the formation of a sustainable and just society. Students will gain a deep understanding of lifelong character formation and education from fundamental, macroscopic and social perspectives. Specifically, the course reconsiders education as a process of "character formation" and teaches research methods that study the entire process from birth to death, not only in institutionalized learning environments like schools, but also from the perspectives of philosophy, history, sociology, and cultural anthropology.

Education Policy and Social Analysis Course

Developing the Ability to Solve Complex Issues Involving Politics, Economics, and Society

Countries facing financial crises and aging populations with declining birthrates, as well as increasing ethnic and cultural diversity, need to consider educational policies not only from the perspective of efficient social resource allocation but also from the perspective of fair treatment of diverse individuals. This course offers an educational program that integrates the academic fields of educational sociology, educational administration, and comparative education under the common framework of "Educational Policy Science." The goal is to cultivate individuals with the ability to identify issues from a broad perspective, advanced analytical skills, and critical thinking, all of which are necessary to solve the complex problems where politics, economics, and society intertwine.

Global Education Course

Fostering Individuals Capable of Practicing and Researching New Education in a Globalized Society

In response to the complex and diverse challenges in a globalized world, there is a need to transform the way we approach education to build a sustainable society. In this course, from an interdisciplinary perspective that includes school education, adult education, international education development, and multicultural education, we reexamine traditional teacher-centered education and explore educational practices that enable individuals to engage with awareness of the parties concerned in responding to new "answerless" situations while collaborating with people who hold different values. Students will develop the ability to actively respond to unprecedented new situations while collaborating with people who possess contrasting beliefs. The course aims to develop researchers and practitioners with specialized abilities to analyze educational issues in a globalized society, grounded in local contexts, and contribute to solving practical problems based on values such as respect for diversity, fairness, and social justice.

Educational Information and Innovative Assessment Course

Building a Foundation in Assessment with a View toward Learning Innovation

In designing modern educational and learning environments, the advanced and effective integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is required to provide learning opportunities accessible to all. This involves not only the development of educational programs using ICT but also the verification and assessment of their processes and effects. This course aims to cultivate individuals who have the foundational knowledge of assessment, essential skills, and expertise necessary to measure and evaluate education based on objective data and evidence, while also focusing on learning innovations suitable for an era characterized by the maturation of Japanese society, declining birth rates, and the diversification of values.

Educational Psychology Course

Understanding the mechanisms of teaching, learning, and human development, as well as support needs, from a psychological perspective.

In educational psychology, "education" is broadly viewed as the challenges faced in various human interactions. For example, how to teach elementary students struggling with fractions, why juvenile delinquency rates are higher among middle school students compared to other age groups, and how to support children with communication difficulties (such as those with autism spectrum disorder). This course takes a multi-faceted and comprehensive approach from a psychological perspective to understand these mechanisms, including teaching, learning, and human development, as well as disabilities and support needs in developmental processes. The course aims to cultivate individuals capable of developing theoretical and practical psychological and educational support using empirical methods, as well as training professionals in psychology.

Clinical Psychology Course

Training Individuals Who Can Contribute to Society as Psychological Professionals

Psychosocial issues affecting children and adults, such as school refusal and bullying in schools, problems arising from recurring disasters, and issues like abuse and harassment within families and organizations, are becoming increasingly severe. This course aims to train researchers who will discover new insights into psychological support for individuals and families facing these harsh issues. It also prepares students to obtain qualifications as certified public psychologist and clinical psychologists, enabling them to contribute widely to society as psychological professionals engaged in consultation and support work.

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