The Faculty of Education was established in May 1949, under the new Kumamoto University system. It originated from schools such as the Kumamoto Teacher’s High School, created in 1874.
The Faculty of Education currently has four courses. One course trains teachers for the elementary school and junior high school levels, while a second trains teachers for other types of schools. The third course is a Lifelong Sports and Welfare course, established in April 1997. Its goal is to train specialists in educational areas other than social education and welfare. The final course is a Local Community Social Co-existence course, established in April 2000.
In addition, at the Center for Educational Research and School Development, students can receive instruction and advice on matters related to educational performance, particularly what to do when problems occur on the job. The Center also engages in practical research.
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| Curriculum |
| Elementary School Teacher Curriculum, Junior High School Teacher Curriculum, Special Education Teacher Curriculum, School Health Teacher Curriculum, Local Community Curriculum, Lifelong Sports and Welfare Curriculum |
| Departments |
| Department of Japanese, Department of Social Studies, Department of Mathematics, Department of Natural Science, Department of Music, Department of Art, Department of Health and Physical Education, Department of Industrial Technology, Department of Living Sciences, Department of English, Department of Special Education, Department of School Health, Department of Pedagogy |
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| Degree : Bachelor of Education |
Institution
Center for Educational Research and School Development
Along with analyzing the various problems that arises in education, the Center seeks practical solutions to the problems. It is also conducting research on what types of classes and curricula meet contemporary needs. To achieve this aim, it is establishing an Education Clinic Division (Education Consultation Section and Education Organization Section) and an Education Curriculum Division (Education Curriculum Section). It is also developing comprehensive, practical activities in cooperation with related organizations.
Special Course
Special Course in School Health
This course is geared toward incumbent teachers as well as current students from Kumamoto University and other universities who have already obtained at least a Bachelor's degree. Through specialized instruction in special education, the course helps students to obtain the required qualifications to receive their Diploma in Special Education. The course is designed to produce teachers who have specialized knowledge in the field.
This course is meant to produce highly-qualified special education teachers. It is designed for those who already have their nursing license, as well as those who are in the process of obtaining it. The curriculum consists of general education subjects, specialized subjects in special education, and specialized subjects in teaching.
Students receive instruction with a good balance of theory and practice.
Academic Programs - Undergraduate Programs
