Faculty of Education

Educational Goals

The Department of Childhood Education, Faculty of Education aims to nurture educators and childcare workers with practical leadership skills who will respect each child and provide guidance and support, with a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of children from infancy to childhood who will be responsible for the future of the local community, and who have a broad range of knowledge and a rich humanity.

Educational Goals and Research Content by Course

The Department of Childhood Education, Faculty of Education offers two courses, an Education Course and a Childcare Course.
The curriculum is the same for both courses. However, in the Education Course, in addition to a Type 1 elementary school teacher license, it is also possible to obtain a Type 1 kindergarten teacher license or a Type 1 special needs school teacher license in three areas: education for people with intellectual disabilities, education for people with physical disabilities, and education for people in poor health. In the Childcare Course, in addition to certification as a childcare provider, it is also possible to obtain a Type 1 kindergarten teacher license.

Education Course

Educational Goals

The aim of the Education Course is to develop school teachers with the high level of expertise and practical leadership skills needed to work in local primary education, and to cultivate the qualities and abilities that form the fundamentals and basics of being a school teacher.

1. A deep understanding of the significance of teaching and the principles, systems, and history of education, a broad understanding of the issues facing primary education today, and a strong sense of mission and responsibility as a teacher
2. An academic understanding of children's growth and development, and practical competences to provide appropriate guidance and advice according to the child's stage of development
3. A broad and deep understanding of subject content, expert knowledge and skills in teaching methods, advanced practical classroom skills to support the development of rich academic abilities
4. A solid understanding of children, rich interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide appropriate student guidance and classroom management

In addition to the knowledge, erudition, and abilities that form the fundamentals and basics of being a school teacher, the following knowledge and erudition are also cultivated.

5. Knowledge and erudition in childcare and early childhood education that is necessary for continuously monitoring the growth and development of children
6. Knowledge and erudition in special needs education that is necessary for providing guidance and support tailored to the needs of each child
7. Knowledge and erudition in providing guidance, advice, and support in line with the child-rearing environment in collaboration with families and communities

Fields and Content of Educational Research

The main focus of the Education Course is the training of elementary school teachers. In order to deepen understanding of the education of children after they start school, the main fields of educational research are pedagogy, psychology, special needs education, and educational content research. Specifically, the main areas of educational research include (1) educational principles, (2) the history of education, (3) educational systems, (4) the development of infants, children, and adolescents, (5) educational content and teaching methods, (6) education and support for children with special needs, (7) various sciences in the field of child welfare (inclusive education, family support theory, etc.), (8) teaching practice and on-the-job experience, and (9) the professional growth of educators.

Available Licenses and Certifications

• Type 1 Elementary School Teacher License
• Type 1 Kindergarten Teacher License
• Type 1 Special Needs School Teacher License
  (Education for people with intellectual disabilities)
  (Education for people with physical disabilities)
  (Education for people in poor health)

The Education Course is designed so that, by completing the prescribed subjects, students can obtain a Type 1 kindergarten teacher license or a Type 1 special needs school teacher license in addition to a Type 1 elementary school teacher license.

Childcare Course

Educational Goals

The aim of the Childcare Course is to develop childcare providers with the expertise and practical skills needed to work in local childcare settings, and to cultivate the qualities and abilities that form the fundamentals and basics of being a childcare provider.

1. A deep understanding of the essence and purpose of childcare, its history and systems, a broad understanding of the issues facing childcare today, and a strong sense of mission and responsibility as a childcare provider
2. A deep understanding of the growth and development of infants and young children, the ability and skills to carry out appropriate childcare activities according to the child's stage of development
3. A deep understanding of the five areas of childcare, a high level of expert knowledge and skills in childcare methods

In addition to the knowledge, erudition, and abilities that form the fundamentals and basics of being a childcare provider, the following knowledge and erudition are also cultivated.

4. Knowledge and erudition in primary education that is necessary for continuously monitoring the growth and development of children
5. Knowledge and erudition that is necessary for providing advice, guidance, and support tailored to the needs of each infant and child from the perspective of childcare for children with disabilities
6. Knowledge and erudition that is necessary for providing advice, guidance, and support tailored to the child-rearing environment in collaboration with families and communities

Fields and Content of Educational Research

The main focus of the Childcare Course is the training childcare workers. In order to deepen understanding of childcare for children from infancy to pre-school age, the main fields of educational research are early childhood care and education, developmental psychology, child welfare, and research into childcare content. Specifically, the main areas of educational research include (1) principles of childcare, (2) the history of childcare, (3) childcare systems, (4) the development of infants, children, and adolescents, (5) childcare content and teaching methods, (6) childcare and support for children with special needs, (7) various sciences in the field of child welfare (inclusive education, family support theory, etc.), (8) childcare practice and on-the-job experience, and (9) the professional growth of childcare providers.

Available Licenses and Certifications

• Childcare Provider Certification
• Type 1 Kindergarten Teacher License

The Childcare Course is designed so that, by completing the prescribed subjects, students can obtain a Type 1 kindergarten teacher license in addition to certification as a childcare provider.