Become a childcare worker who can tell the fun of modeling expression
Modeling Expression of Early Childhood
Students will first learn the basic materials and tools for the modeling activities of children. Through experiencing the fun of production and play, students will consider the modeling expression of children in a practical manner.
Become a childcare worker who knows the beauty of harmony
Chorus
The basic of the music is to sing. Students will learn the basic skill of singing through chorus in theoretical and practical manner. Training repeatedly, students can enhance the ability of singing and choral ensemble. They will sing at Christmas service and regional events.
Become a childcare worker who sympathizes and plays with children
Physical Education
Students will understand the child development and the meaning of exercise and play for children. Through studying the exercise and physical activities in a practical manner, students will acquire the skills and abilities for lifelong physical education.
Improve piano techniques essential for early childhood education
Piano Accompaniment
With its long tradition of emphasizing music, the Department offers a curriculum of personal piano lessons, which is quite rare in this age, to enable each student to make definite improvements in their piano techniques. Even beginners will become proficient enough to accompany the children’s singing, an essential skill in the childcare or kindergarten classroom.
Mechanisms of caring for children on the family’s behalf, and the significance of those mechanisms
Social Work of Alternative Care
What should parents do if, due to certain circumstances, they are unable to care for their children at home? What will happen to the lives of those children? Social work of alternative care is a framework in which the public sector provides family with support in caring for and raising children. Students will undertake in-depth study of the significance, philosophy, institutions, and implementation structure of this framework from the perspectives of the protection of children’s rights and children’s independence.
Study development in infancy from the perspective of lifelong development
Developmental Psychology
Students will consider what development entails, through an overview of lifelong development. In particular, students will study in detail about development in infancy and childhood from various angles such as exercise, cognition, and language, and development within social relationships such as the parent-child relationship and peer relationship.
Nurture perspectives for thinking about what constitutes education
Principles of Education
Contemporary education is based on the wisdom of our predecessors that has been accumulated through past efforts in addressing educational challenges. Students will develop an understanding of how education has been viewed historically and how such views are connected to education today. Through that understanding, they will cultivate perspectives for understanding contemporary education.
Learn about providing support to modern families from the perspective of “raising children”
Introduction to Family Support Methods
One important role of the nursery teacher is to support families who are raising small children. Students will deepen their understanding of the various problems of the modern family, such as declining birth rates, poverty, and child abuse, while studying the methodologies and theories for supporting family functions to allow children to grow up strong and healthy.
Become a childcare worker who can actively support children’s play
Culture for Children
As well as developing an understanding of the history and concepts of children's culture, students will study the roles and significance of children's cultural assets through specific teaching materials, such as picture books, hand play, nursery songs, origami, spinning tops, beanbag tossing, cat's cradle, and panel theater. Let’s become the kind of childcare worker whom children will think is wonderful!
Consider the concept of “the child is parent of the man” through literature
Child Literature Theory
Students will deepen their understanding of the concept of children from historical perspectives. In this class, students will take an overview of children's literature, with a focus on English literature, read and understand classic works, and develop English comprehension skills.
Acquire basic knowledge and concepts of childcare
Principles of Childcare
Students’ study will focus on theoretical learning, including the history, ideologies, and institutions of childcare. However, childcare is, after all, a hands-on undertaking. Students will discuss what should be done to improve children's lives and play, focusing on what children have around them, such as songs, picture books, and toys.
Enhance physical expression and learn how to guide
Child's Expression
Students will study the role of the childcare worker, how to guide children, and how to prepare teaching materials, while deepening their understanding of children’s physical expression and abilities. Students will participate in dance performance recitals to enhance their physical expression abilities and experience a sense of accomplishment and cooperation with their fellow performers.
Participate in actual childcare to observe and experience childcare activities
Teaching Practice (Kindergarten)
Students will develop an understanding of children’s development through observation and involvement with children and think about childcare methods and plans. At the same time, they will learn about the functions and roles of kindergarten and the work of kindergarten teachers in practical ways. They will be put in charge of lifestyle and play and acquire childcare skills. In addition, they will deepen their understanding of collaboration with families and elementary schools and of the roles of kindergartens in the community.
Participate in actual childcare to observe and experience childcare activities
Field Study in Child Care
Students will study how childcare theory relates to practice through hands-on experience, so they can nurture the application skills to put the knowledge and skills they have obtained into practice in an integrated way. In particular, they will acquire practical skills regarding infant development and childcare, and parenting support. Based on these experiences, they will nurture the basic ability to address new challenges in childcare centers and child welfare centers.