Graduate School of Human Behavior Clinical Pedagogy

Purpose of education and research The Department of Clinical Pedagogy, Graduate School of Human Behavioral Sciences develops human resources who have the research and practical skills to play an active role in increasingly complex educational settings, and who have expertise and practical skills in understanding and supporting diversifying children and students. In addition, the purpose is to conduct academic research that makes it possible.
Educational goals

In addition to the abilities that should be acquired at our graduate school mentioned above, in this department, we aim to acquire either of the following abilities and expertise in 1 or 2.

  1. Professional understanding and support methods for diversifying children and students
  2. Ability to manage the organization of the school and to cooperate with the local community and other schools

Features of the Clinical Education Major

In this major, we promote scientific understanding and practical research on diversifying children, aiming to produce human resources who can play an even more active role in society, including in the field of education.Two 18-minute classes are held from 30:90 pm on weekdays, and the Amagasaki Campus, where this major is located, is a 2-minute walk from JR Amagasaki Station, making it a very convenient location. I have.In addition, it is also possible to select a long-term course system that allows students to plan for more than two years from the time of admission, so incumbent teachers can continue their studies while continuing their work.

Special education course

The promotion of special support education is becoming an increasingly important issue as the construction of an inclusive education system aiming at the formation of an inclusive society is being aimed at.This course provides support for children with LD (Learning Disabilities), ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) who learn in regular classes and classrooms, We aim to develop human resources who have a high degree of expertise in teaching at special support schools and who will play a central role in special support education at schools. 

Early Childhood Education Management Course

In order to respond to the ever-diversifying educational and childcare needs that accompany changes in society, in addition to expertise in special needs education, school management and crisis management (response to disasters and crimes) that can respond to the declining birthrate era. ), ICT utilization, and support for guardians, including those of foreign nationality.In this course, in addition to having the specialized knowledge and skills to deal with a wide range of today's issues in the field of education and childcare, from the perspective of organizational management, you will also be able to develop policies and plans for schools and communities. We aim to develop human resources who can put into practice the creation of an organizational structure.

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You can use the education and training benefit system

Employees who are not civil servants and meet certain conditions are eligible for the government's education and training benefits.

About obtaining a specialized license

In this major, it is possible to obtain a kindergarten teacher's certificate, an elementary school teacher's certificate, a junior high school teacher's certificate "Social Studies" and "English", and a high school teacher's certificate "Citizens" and "English".

Transfer of Special Needs Educator Qualification Points

36 necessary for acquiring special needs educator qualifications, which are specialized qualifications for assessment and support of LD (learning disabilities), ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), etc. Most of the points can be transferred for graduate school credits.

Desired image of a graduate student

■ Those who have basic knowledge of pedagogy, have a deep interest in educational problems, and have a strong desire to solve them.
■ A person who has a sense of mission to be involved in the growth and development of children in line with the educational needs of schools and children.
■ Those who want to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and practical skills that can be used in the field of education and childcare.

Three Policies of the Clinical Pedagogy Major

This department has established the following "three policies".

■ Policy regarding the acceptance of new students (admission policy)
■ Policy on the organization and implementation of the curriculum (curriculum policy)
■ Policy regarding certification of completion (Diploma Policy)

About the "Three Policies of the Department of Clinical Education"

Substantial practical training and exercises

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A scene of physical activity using a ball

Currently, the situation surrounding Japanese schools is marked by the diversification of issues that teachers must deal with, such as improving academic ability, various problems in student guidance, enhancement of special needs education, and dealing with foreign students. (learning disabilities), ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), children with high-functioning autism, and children who need special consideration in terms of their home environment. sexuality is increasing.
As an off-campus practice in this major, we are conducting Special Seminars on Education for Developmental Disabilities I and II.
In Special Seminar on Education for Developmental Disabilities I, by conducting practical research along specific themes, students acquire practical analysis skills and research methods through on-site experience and literature reading necessary for practice and research in the field of developmental disabilities. I am aiming.As a specific training place, we will collect basic data and practice observations regarding the assessment of children with developmental disorders in collaboration with medical colleges and general hospitals, schools, and parent associations in the Hanshin area.
In II, based on the basic data obtained in I, each student will have their own theme and practice it at school, and will proceed with research on educational methods with evidence for children with developmental disabilities.Specifically, at research-collaborating schools, we will comprehensively evaluate the assessment of children who need special consideration, such as soft signs, and class observations.・Propose activities for classes, and help children notice behaviors that can be observed in school life and the state of the body that is the basis of those behaviors.
We are also working on creating a draft check sheet that
In addition to this, practical research (action research) aims to solve problems in educational practice that graduate students or their schools are facing, by repeating practice and reflection, keeping in mind the fusion of theory and practice. We are offering a “School Internship”.

Course list (Course model)

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Introduction of faculty members in charge of clinical education

Main course(Excluding members of society)

  • Osaka Prefectural Special Needs School Teacher
  • Kobe Municipal Special Needs School Teacher
  • Principal of Iizuka Lime Nursery School
  • Elementary School Teacher, Wakayama Prefecture 
  • Lecturer at Kansai Child Care and Welfare College
  • Assistant professor at China Sports University, etc.

Master's theses

Subject
  • A study on attitudes toward ``academic ability problems'': analysis of regulation factors of elementary school teachers' attitudes
  • Possibility of a new fusion of school physical education and social physical education
  • A study on a lifelong learning model for a super-aging society
  • School maladjustment seen from a comparative study of sleep patterns in elementary and junior high school students and children with developmental disabilities
  • The relationship between physical clumsiness and visual cognitive function in children with autism spectrum disorder
  • The relationship between physical clumsiness and standing on one leg in children with autism spectrum disorder
  • An empirical study on clumsiness in the behavioral background of elementary school students -Construction of a program for building a body that serves as a basis for learning-
  • What is long-term support for children with autism spectrum (children with developmental disabilities) toward employment?
  • An empirical study on physical clumsiness as seen from eye movement tests in elementary school students-
  • Verification of ``Methods for Enhancing Learning Motivation'' Learned from University Education
  • Relations between parents' perceptions of school selection and inclusive education
  • A Study on the Effectiveness of Sensorimotor Play for Clumsiness in Kindergarten