Social Studies Education
Partner university (faculty)
Faculty of Education, Chiba University The University of Alabama
Class schedule
October 2022 ~ December 2022
Time difference
15 hours
Class objectives
Students formed small groups (2 students from the University of Alabama + 4 to 5 students from Chiba University) and had lively discussions on social media. They highlighted the characteristics of social studies education in Japan and the U.S., as well as its cultural and historical background. They also learned how the perception of global issues differs between Japan and the U.S., and considered how social studies education has been affected by this difference. The class provided an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding between Japanese and American students and to consider the role that global education should play.
Class content
COIL classes were held from October to early December in "Introduction to Geography", a specialized course offered by the School of Education in T4-5. All were asynchronous online classes. More specifically, the format involved creating and posting self-introduction videos, videos introducing and comparing the cultures of the two countries, and videos introducing the characteristics of social studies education in the partner country, followed by a series of mutual questions and answers. To further enhance understanding, a lecture on the U.S. educational system and regional characteristics of the Southern U.S. was also given in conjunction with the online classes. In addition, after the completion of COIL classes (in late December and January), lectures and discussions were held on the American civil rights movement and the role of Alabama, as well as the evolution of various issues in the 21st century.
Class format
asynchronous
Tools used
Flipgrid
The program was made possible by experience gained in previous academic years. Through an in-depth study of U.S. geography after the completion of COIL, students were able to observe the realities of the many divisions and integrations in U.S. society, and their political, economic, and cultural backgrounds, from various perspectives.
実施大学（学部）
千葉大学教育学部 アラバマ大学
授業日程
2022年10月～12月
時差
15時間
授業目的
小規模なグループ（アラバマ大2名＋千葉大4～5名）をつくり、SNSを通じた濃密な議論を展開した。日米両国における社会科教育の特徴と、その文化的・歴史的背景を浮き彫りにした。また、地球的課題の捉え方が日米間でどのように異なるのかを知り、そのことに社会科教育のあり方がどのように影響してきたのかを考えた。これらを通じて、日米の学生間における相互理解を深めるととともに、グローバル教育が果たすべき役割について考えるための機会とした。
授業内容
T4-5の教育学部専門科目「地誌学概論」のうち、10月～12月前半にCOIL授業を実施した。いずれも非同期型のオンライン授業である。具体的には、自己紹介の動画、両国の文化を紹介・比較し合う動画、相手先国の社会科教育の特徴を紹介する動画を作成・投稿し合ったうえで、相互に質問・回答を重ねる形式とした。理解を深めるために、アメリカの教育システムや南部の地域的特徴についての講義をあわせて行った。また、COIL授業の終了後（12月後半～1月）には、アメリカの公民権運動とアラバマ州の役割、21世紀における諸課題の変化等について講義・討論した。
授業実施形態
非同期型
使用ツール
Flipgrid
前年度までの経験を踏まえプログラム運営を実施できた。また、COIL終了後もアメリカ地誌を深く掘り下げることにより、アメリカ社会のさまざまな分断と統合の現実、その背景となる政治的・経済的・文化的背景について、さまざまな角度から捉えることができるようにした。
