広島大学

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

• 1995/04/01, 2002/03/31, Tsuyama Higashi Elementary School, Teacher
• 2002/04/01, 2009/03/31, Tsuyama Minami Elementary School, Teacher
• 2009/04/01, 2010/03/31, Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University, Lecturer
• 2010/04/01, 2020/03/31, Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University, Associate Professor
• 2020/04/01, 2023/12/31, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Associate Professor
• 2024/01/01, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Professor
• 2024/04/01, Center for Special Needs Education Research and Practice, Hiroshima University, Director

Academic Degrees

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Hiroshima University
• Master of Education, Okayama University

Research Fields

• Social sciences;Education;Education on school subjects and activities

Research Keywords

• Science Education
• Lesson Study
• Metacognition
• Critical Thinking

Affiliated Academic Societies

• Japan Curriculum Research and Development Association
• Japan Society for Educational Technology
• Society of Japan Science Teaching
• Japan Society for Science Education
• National Association for Research in Science Teaching
• World Association of Lesson Studies

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

1. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Intensive, Practical Approach to SDGs
2. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Elementary School Science
3. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Lecture on Learning-materials of Science
4. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Practical Study in Science Education
5. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Research Seminar in Science Education
6. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Research Seminar in Science Education
7. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Graduation Thesis
8. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Practical Seminar for the Teaching Profession
9. 2025, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Special Study
10. 2025, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Special Study
11. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Practice of Microteaching
12. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Research Practicum Techniques (including In-school Training)
13. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Theory and Practice of Advanced Lesson Study
14. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Lesson Development and Evaluation (Fundamentals)
15. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Lesson Development and Evaluation (Application)
16. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Lesson Development and Evaluation (Expansion)
17. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Lesson Development and Evaluation (Development)
18. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Educational Research and Practice abroad
19. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Action Research Seminar on Teaching Practice I
20. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Action Research Seminar on Teaching Practice II
21. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Action Research Seminar on Teaching Practice III
22. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Action Research Seminar on Teaching Practice IV
23. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice I
24. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice II
25. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice III
26. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Action Research Practicum in Teaching Practice IV

Research Activities

Academic Papers

1. A Case Study of Instructional Method to Language Ability in Junior High School Science : Focus on the ability to put together the summary of the learning, 15(1), 53-61, 2015
2. A Case Study of Instructional Method to Language Ability in Junior High School Science : Focus on the ability to put together the summary of the learning, 15(1), 53-61, 2015
3. Photoluminescence of Zincselenide Single Crystals Annealed in Zinc or Selenium Atmospheres., Material Research Society, 348, 533-538, 19940401
4. Elementary Science Teachers Perceptions of Problem-Solving Skills in Indonesia and Japan -Focusing on Teaching Objectives and Teaching Method-, 28(4), 51-60, 20060301
5. Elementary School Science Instruction in Japanese Teacher Training Universities and the Understanding Process of University Students, The 12th European Congress of Psychology Istanbul 2011 (proceedings), 98-98, 20110705
6. Study on Elementary School Teacher Discussion Guidance in Science Observations and Experiments, Educational Technology Research, 40(1), 41-52, 20171201
7. A Study on Training of Critical Thinking Attitude in High School Chemistry -Through instruction focusing on argumentation-, Educational Technology Research, 40(1), 53-60, 20171201
8. An Analysis of Teaching Methods in Science Lessons: Based on the Results of National Assessment of Academic Ability in Japan, International Science Education Conference (proceedings), 205-205, 20180620
9. Research on Fostering Critical Thinking through Programming Learning -Focusing on Reflective Thinking in the Unit "Use of Electricity" in 6th Grade Elementary School Science-, International Journal of Curriculum Development and Practice, 21(1), 53-67, 20190331
10. Research on in-service training for teachers as continuous learners (2) - Content of and measures related to in-service training -, 9-18, 20190331
11. Lesson Study Manual for Teacher Educators: International Edition, 3, 1-41, 20200601
12. Manual Internacional de Estudio de Clase para Formadores de Maestros, 4, 1-54, 20200601
13. A Research on Metacognition in Observational / Experimental Activities in Science and the Factor Structure, Information and Technology in Education and Learning, 1(1), 1-11, 20211002
14. Learning Progressions in Lower-secondary School Science Education in Japan, Journal of Baltic Science Education, 20(5), 775-789, 20211008
15. Understanding of Electricity Concepts among Junior High School Students in Japan, World Association of Lesson Studies international Conference 2022 (proceedings), 124-124, 20220920
16. Developing Decision-Making Skills in Junior High School Science in Japan, World Association of Lesson Studies international Conference 2022 (proceedings), 133-133, 20220920
17. Students' Motivation to Learn in High School Science in Japan, World Association of Lesson Studies international Conference 2022 (proceedings), 124-125, 20220920
18. Teaching of Critical Thinking Skills by Science Teachers in Japanese Primary Schools, Journal of Baltic Science Education, 21(5), 801-816, 20221005
19. Study on AR Materials and Teaching Methods to Support the Clarification of Students' Naive Conceptions of Electric Current and Transformation into Scientific Conceptions., Information and Technology in Education and Learning, 1-16, 20230801