Three Policies
On March 28, 3, the Director-General of the Higher Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology issued a notice titled "Regarding the promulgation of a ministerial ordinance to partially revise the Enforcement Regulations of the School Education Law."
This revision is based on the educational philosophy of universities and colleges of technology, clarifying the image of human resources that should be developed, organizing an appropriate curriculum to realize it, and systematically and organizationally In order to better fulfill its mission, all universities, etc., are committed to their educational Based on the purpose of , we are required to formulate and announce the "policy for accreditation of graduation", "policy for organization and implementation of curriculum" and "policy for acceptance of new students" (three policies). .
Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing "Three Policies"
1. Graduation Accreditation Policy (Diploma Policy)
In the Department of Nursing (hereinafter referred to as "the Department"), students who have completed the course of the University, have earned 126 credits and fulfilled the requirements such as compulsory courses, have a global perspective and specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes in nursing. A bachelor's (nursing) degree is conferred on individuals who have the ability to practice human care based on scientific thinking by comprehensively utilizing the following six strengths and qualities.
(1) Autonomous and subjective attitude (autonomy)
Able to act responsibly and ambitiously as a person aiming to become a nurse.
(2) Attitude to actively contribute to society (social contribution)
Abide by social rules and collaborate with others to contribute to society as a nurse with an international perspective.
(3) Ability to understand and accept diverse cultures and their backgrounds (diversity understanding)
Understand that there are people with various cultures and values in the world, and be able to act while respecting the differences in nursing recipients.
(4) Ability to find and solve problems
Be able to collect and analyze information on nursing subjects, discover problems, and formulate and implement plans for solutions.
(5) Communication skills
You can understand the thoughts and ideas of the target audience, organize your own thoughts logically, devise and convey them.
(6) Ability to utilize specialized knowledge and skills
Be able to explain phenomena in nursing, using acquired knowledge and skills, and utilize them according to individuality.
2.Curriculum Policy (Curriculum Policy)
In order to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills set forth in the Diploma Policy, the Department systematically organizes the four-year educational content, devises educational methods, and assesses the achievement status. We will evaluate it.
1) Education content
The curriculum of this department consists of basic education subjects and specialized education subjects, classified according to subject content, and organized so that students can learn step by step from basic to applied.
In order to clarify the gradual organization of courses, all courses are numbered with symbols and numbers that express the content and degree of difficulty, and the curriculum system and the priority of courses are clearly indicated.
The contents of basic education subjects and specialized education subjects are as follows.
(1) Basic education subjects
In basic education courses, students acquire the education and skills that form the foundation for leading a fulfilling and active life.
Fundamental education subjects are organized mainly for lower grades, and learn the following contents.
- You will learn the knowledge necessary for studying at university, such as how to write reports and think critically.
- Students will think about the issues they face in their lives on the themes of human beings, society, and science, and acquire an education.
- Acquire the language, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and sports skills necessary for a global society.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills related to data science required in a society where DX is progressing.
- Acquire an attitude of understanding and cooperating with different cultures.
- Cultivate career formation with an eye on the course after graduation.
(2) Specialized Education Subjects
In specialized education subjects, students learn the basics of knowledge and skills required in nursing.
- In the first year, students gain an understanding of people both physically and mentally through medicine, sociology, and psychology, and learn basic nursing knowledge and skills through lectures, exercises, and practical training in basic nursing.
- In the second year, students learn through field-specific nursing lectures and exercises.
- At the end of the second year, the major will be decided in consideration of the student's wishes and aptitude.This department has two majors.
1) Nursing Major
Students learn specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become nursing professionals who can practice human care based on scientific thinking.
2) Nursing Global Major
In addition to the contents of the Nursing Major, students learn the basics of nursing practice for patients and residents with different cultural backgrounds.
- In the third year, students learn to understand and put into practice what they have experienced in practical training based on the knowledge they have learned at university in field-specific training.In the Global Nursing Major, in addition to these, through overseas training, students learn about the impact of sociocultural backgrounds on nursing practice.
- In the fourth-year graduation research and integrated nursing practice, we integrate and generalize educational content centered on specialized education subjects.In the Global Nursing Major, in addition to these, through reviewing and reporting (presenting) the experiences of overseas training, students will reflect on their own values and perspectives on different cultures and improve their ability to deal with different cultures.
- The midwifery course and public health nurse course are decided in the third year, taking into consideration the student's wishes and aptitude. Those who are selected in the third year will take the subjects necessary to acquire the eligibility to take the national examination in the third and fourth years.
2) Teaching methods
Incorporating the perspective of active learning, we practice educational methods that enable students to learn actively.The main methods are as follows.
(1) Adopt learning methods that emphasize group work, etc.
Group work, pair work, and discussion are also used in lecture-style classes in the classroom.Through these methods, students will work together to deepen their learning independently and actively.
(2) Incorporate experiential learning to develop problem-finding and problem-solving skills
We will set up opportunities for experiential learning such as service learning, field-specific training, integrated training, and global studies.By discovering problems in the real world and proposing solutions to problems using knowledge and skills, students will make use of their experiences in their next learning.
(3) Evaluation feedback will be provided during and at the end of the semester
Evaluations will be conducted multiple times throughout the term and throughout the term.All graded reports and attempts will be returned to the student whenever possible.Clarify learning challenges and help improve understanding.
(4) Adopt educational methods using ICT systems
Use e-learning system and e-portfolio system.
The e-learning system is used for preparation/review, quizzes, submission of reports, etc.
The e-portfolio is used for accumulating learning achievements, managing one's own learning achievements, supporting the achievement of goals, and setting the next goals.
(5) Using the Learning Route Map, students will make their own plans and proceed with their studies.
The flow of learning for four years is shown in the learning flow chart.In addition, the curriculum map shows the subject system for each major.Students refer to learning flowcharts and curriculum maps, consider their career path after graduation, and formulate a four-year plan, which is expressed on a learning route map.We will check the execution of the plan from time to time, and aim to achieve the target while revising the plan if necessary.
(6) In order to acquire the specialized knowledge necessary to be eligible to take the national examination, students will study step-by-step from the first year.
We promote self-learning through e-learning and monitor external test results.In addition, time is set aside for mock exams and national exam preparation by department teachers, and from the first year onwards students plan and study step-by-step.
3) Educational evaluation
The following concepts and methods will be used to evaluate each subject and the six goals set forth in the policy for graduation certification and degree conferment.
(1) Summative assessment at the end of each semester, using formative assessment
In each subject, tests, reports, presentations, etc. are used to evaluate learning outcomes.Reports and presentations are evaluated using rubrics.Evaluations are also conducted during the semester to determine the level of understanding of students and to set up supplementary lessons and provide feedback to students (formative evaluation).At the end of the semester, a comprehensive overall assessment is conducted (summative assessment).Grading will be conducted in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner by combining these evaluations.
(2) Check your progress by regularly checking the KUISs learning benchmark.
Once every six months, students conduct self-evaluation using evaluation indicators (KUISs Learning Benchmark Rubrics) that determine the degree of achievement of the abilities and qualities listed in the policy for graduation certification and degree conferment. I will ask you to confirm.
(3) At the end of the second year, we will confirm the acquisition of basic specialized knowledge through an achievement confirmation test.
At the end of the second year, students will take an "Achievement Confirmation Examination" to check their acquisition of basic specialized knowledge and their ability to complete graduation research.Those who fail the exam will be asked to retake the exam and pass the exam.
(4) Confirm the acquisition of specialized knowledge at the time of graduation through integrated nursing practice and graduation research.
The four-year learning outcomes will be comprehensively evaluated through integrated nursing practice and graduation research (required) that deals with issues related to nursing.The evaluation method is carried out by multiple instructors using a common evaluation index (evaluation rubric).
3. Policy regarding acceptance of new students (admission policy)
Desired image of a student
The department has the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and sense of purpose necessary for receiving the education stipulated in the Diploma Policy and the Curriculum Policy.・We are looking for motivated people.
Desirable level to be acquired in high school
[Knowledge and skills]
(1) Have mastered a wide range of high school curricula.
(2) Acquire the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through ``Comprehensive Japanese Language (Modern Japanese)'' and ``English,'' among the courses taken up to high school.
(3) Basic English proficiency (level 3 of Eiken).
(4) Acquired "Science (Basic Biology or Chemistry)" and "Mathematics (Mathematics I/Mathematics A)", which are the foundations for studying nursing, from the content of the curriculum up to high school.
[Thinking ability, judgment ability, expression ability]
(5) Be able to think logically about familiar medical and nursing problems based on knowledge and information, and explain the results.
[Attention to learn in cooperation with various people with independence]
(6) Have an interest in nursing science and a desire to use nursing knowledge and skills in society.
(7) Have experience in group study at school, extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, etc., and be able to complete tasks while cooperating with others.
[Pre-enrollment education]
(8) Be able to complete the e-learning program to acquire the necessary basic knowledge required for pre-enrollment education.
