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Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
- Professor
- Keiji NAKANISHI
- Research Field
Eathquake-Resistant Structure, Antiseismic Reinforcement
- Keyword(s)
Reinforced concrete,Steel structure,Steel-reinforced concrete,Base isolation structure,Seismic control design, Antiseismic reinforcement,Optimum design
- Research theme
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- Tublar truss structure in steel
- Wooden grid wall
- Base isolation and seismic control design
Outline of research activitiesMy spetial field of study is earthquake resistant structure. The way of my study is at first understanding of destruction mode and strength of structure by experiment , and next establishing design method by simulating the experimental results by analysis.
In 2015 I took up my new post of professor of Okayama University of Science, I was beginning of study of Tublar truss structure in steel with locally company. And in 2016 I was beginning study of Base isolation structure and Seismic controle structure by using the small vibration table.
I am planning to study of new structure of minimizing damage under large eathquake expected in the near future.- Desired cooperation
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- Experimental study of Reinfoced concrete,Steel structure.
- Experimental study of Base isolation structure.
- Analytical study of Optimum design.
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Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
- Lecturer
- Daiu MABUCHI
- Research Field
Architectural Planning, Architectural Design Methodology, Architectural Design
- Keyword(s)
Virtual Reality, Measurement by Psychology and Physiology, Subject Experiment
- Research theme
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- Exploring techniques for creators and users to co-create
- Method Development to reflect users' viewpoints to creation based on their stress index
- Exploring a design methodology using virtual reality and algorithm design
Outline of research activitiesThe way of manufacturing is undergoing major changes. One of the changes is co-creation. Development of a new manufacturing method beyond the gap between the creator and the user is a big challenge.
In my laboratory, I am studying a method to eliminate the barriers between creators and users as much as possible using Stress Index, Virtual Reality and so on. And we aim to construct a place where co-creation is possible.- Desired cooperation
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- Practice of manufacturing using stress index and VR
- Joint development of interior and exterior design
- The architectural design of small scale building
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Faculty of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Associate professor
- Jun'ya HORI
- Research Field
Clinical Engineering, Safety Management of Electro-Medical Equipment, Medical Education
- Keyword(s)
Defibrillator AED, electrocautery, blood purification therapy, Basic Life Support
- Research theme
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- Safety evaluation of high-energy devices such as defibrillators and electrocautery
- Development of various sensors for blood purification
- Development of various educational tools for medical education
Outline of research activities(1) Many medical devices that use electricity, such as defibrillators, AEDs, and electrocautery, are used in the medical field. If these devices are not used properly, they can cause electric shocks and burns. In this study, we investigate the electrical hazards associated with improper use of these devices.
(2) It is important to obtain information on patients noninvasively in blood purification therapy. We are developing and improving sensors such as urea sensor using chemiluminescence.
(3) In training clinical engineering technicians, it is necessary to provide various practical training, but it is not possible to use actual patients. Therefore, we are developing educational materials for practical training that can be used in place of living bodies. We are also developing educational tools that can be used in primary life saving seminars for the general public.
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- Development of safety evaluation devices for medical electrical equipments
- Development of educational devices for medical education
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Kazunori OYAMA
- Research Field
game engineering
- Keyword(s)
Game programming, Social contribution through games
- Research theme
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- Real-time rendering
- Behavioral changes brought about by games, etc.
Outline of research activitiesComputer games have grown along with technology, incorporating various cutting-edge technologies. Among them, our research focuses on real-time rendering technology that supports interactivity and immersion, and networks that support connections with others. Through research on the mechanisms of getting hooked on games and social media, I would like to work on social contribution through games (education, community revitalization, aesthetics, public relations, etc.) and the role that games play in society.
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- Programming education, support for local information education
- Games and monitoring systems for the elderly
- Community revitalization, aesthetics, public relations, etc. through games
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Masaki EMOTO
- Research Field
Image information enginnering, Human Factor, Vision Science
- Keyword(s)
Imaging System、Vision、Stereopsis、Autonomic Nervous
- Research theme
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- Imaging system and human vision
- Effects of imaging system on human
- Kansei enginnering
Outline of research activitiesWe are interested in the effects of the artificial environment of imaging systems on humans. We have studied both pros and cons effects. Examples of the good effects are viewers’ sense of power, immersion, and presence, in which the viewers feel as if they are in the space projected by the imaging system. The problem of quantifying these senses is that it is not possible to measure them with a measuring instrument. These characteristics related to human senses and sensitivity can quantified through subjective evaluations and questionnaires. At the same time, biometric measurements are performed to search for measurement items that may serve as biological indices. We are investigating the relationship between subjective evaluations and biological indices.
Conversely, undesirable effects are that a person watching 3D images or a shaky image may experience eye fatigue or a motion sickness. To clarify what can be done to minimize these undesirable effects, we are studying the relationship between the undesirable effects and presented images by subjective evaluations and biometric measurements. In this process, we measure eye movements, autonomic nervous system, and brain activity to quantify the degree of the undesirable effects. Based on these results, we have proposed measures to prevent and mitigate undesirable biological effects.- Desired cooperation
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- Quantification of quantities that are difficult to measure with measuring instruments
- The relationship between imaging systems and human
- Points to keep in mind when creating 3D videos, etc.
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Michio SAKAKIHARA
- Research Field
Numerical scientific computation,
- Keyword(s)
Discretization method, Mathematical modelling, Optimization method
- Research theme
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- Alternative least sqear method,
- Simple function evaluation for embedded software
- Extending the concept of differentiation to develop
- optimization methods for more complex targets.
Outline of research activitiesThere are many application fields for the development of rational methods for inferring desired information from observed data. One of the techniques is the alternating least squares method for decomposing a matrix. This method is used in a wide range of fields from analysis of psychological data to image processing. However, the theoretical background of this approach does not seem to be fully clarified. I am conducting research with various interests, centering on research to clarify the theoretical background of the alternating least squares method.
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- General problems for which no mathematical model has been established.
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Noriyuki SHIMODA
- Research Field
Digital Game
- Keyword(s)
Game produce,game development,Game mechanics,Project management
- Research theme
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- Digital game production
- Digital game development project management
- Game mechanics
Outline of research activitiesDigital games are both industrial products and a kind of comprehensive work of art, and engineering methods cannot be applied directly to their planning and development. The planning and development of digital games requires an approach that balances creative appeal and industrial quality. We are researching the themes of what kind of production is necessary to achieve this and how the project should be managed.
A game is a kind of system, and a game system is formed by a complex of many systems. We are also researching this system called game mechanics.- Desired cooperation
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- e-sports researches
- Virtual reality researches
- Gamification researches
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Shinji MIYAKE
- Research Field
Learning support system, Software engineering
- Keyword(s)
Learning support system, Understanding, Awareness
- Research theme
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- Learning support system for algorithms and programming
Outline of research activitiesEven if you think you understand it, if you look at it from a different perspective, you may find some unclear points.
We are researching the construction of an easy-to-understand learning system that makes difficult-to-understand teaching materials easier to handle, encourages confirmation from multiple perspectives, and is easy to understand.
Based on conventional CAI and e-learning methods, we aim to build and release learning support systems such as algorithms and programming.
We are also researching a system that presents answers to simple puzzles in order to cultivate logical thinking.- Desired cooperation
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- Algorithm, programming education support
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Tetsuya AKAGI
- Research Field
Mechatronics, Pneumatic control device, Mechanical control
- Keyword(s)
Soft actuator, Wearable control system, Embedded controller
- Research theme
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- Development of Low-cost Flexible Pneumatic Actuator and Its Application for Home-based Rehabilitation Devices
- Development of Low-cost Wearable Fluid Control Valve and Its Application
- Development of Various Flexible Robots Using Flexible Pneumatic Actuators
Outline of research activitiesBy taking advantage of pneumatic actuators that have features of higher force / mass ratio, lightweight and flexibility based on compressibility, we have developed low-cost wearable actuators and low-cost home-based rehabilitation devices that can be disposable after using it. Specifically, we developed a flexible pneumatic cylinder that can be used even if the cylinder bends. A spherical actuator that consists of two flexible pneumatic cylinders have been also developed as an application for portable rehabilitation device. We have also developed a low-cost wearable servo valve using buckled tubes, an artificial muscle with built-in displacement sensor and a pipe inspection robot using extension type flexible pneumatic actuators. In addition, aiming at globalization for students, all graduate students in our laboratory have presentation in international conferences.
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- Development of wearable pneumatic controlled devices using embedded controllers and its application
- Implementation of low-cost, small-sized and light-weight pneumatic control valves
- Development and application for flexible actuator and flexible sensors
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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Information Science and Engineering
- Professor
- Toshiyuki KOHNO
- Research Field
Numerical Analysis / Utilization of ICT in Education
- Keyword(s)
Linear system, Preoconditioning, Iterative method / ICT
- Research theme
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- Improvements in the linear iterative algorithm
- Parallel iterative method for large sparse linear equation
- Improvement of distance learning using ICT
Outline of research activities(Numerical analysis)In scientific computing most computational time is spent in solving systems of linear equations. It is necessary to study an algorithm for solving the large linear system fast and stably. We have proposed several new iterative algorithms and preconditioning techniques.
Vertical axis is the number of iterations, horizontal axis is the index of residual vector, and we display the magnitude of the residual vector in the color. When this becomes black beyond the red, the error becomes large and when this becomes white beyond the yellow, the error becomes small.
(ICT)Distance learning is a way of learning remotely without being in regular face-to-face contact with a teacher in the classroom. We study the support system for the programming lecture in distance learning.- Desired cooperation
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- Approach to solving the large linear system.
- Improvement of education with using ICT
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Faculty of Life Science, Department of Bioscience
- Professor
- Shogo IKEDA
- Research Field
Molecular Genetics
- Keyword(s)
DNA Repair, Fission Yeast, Lifespan, Functional Food
- Research theme
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- Molecular mechanism of DNA damage and repair.
- Role of DNA repair pathways in lifespan of cells.
- Evaluation of biological activties and functions of food ingredients.
Outline of research activitiesDNA lesions generated by the attacks of reactive oxygen species, carcinogens, ultraviolet, and ionized radiation are resposible for human diseases and aging. We characterize the DNA repair pathways, especially base excision repair and nucleotide excision repair, by molecular genetic approach using fission yeast as a model organism. We also study the role of DNA repair pathways in lifespan of non-dividing cells. Antioxidant activity, antimutagenic activity, and anti-aging activity of food and food ingredients are evaluated by using the DNA repair mutants.
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- Development of the novel bioassay for food ingredient functionality, especially antioxidant activity and anti-aging activity.
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Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Professor
- Hiroyuki IKETANI
- Research Field
Taxonomy of cultivated plants, Horticulture
- Keyword(s)
Tree, Population Genetics, Cultivar
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- Hybridization between wild and cultivated plants
- Population genetics of wild plants escaped from cultivation
- Genotyping of cultivars
- Nomenclature of cultivated plants
Outline of research activitiesI study hybridization and introgression of wild and cultivated plants using molecular markers. Especially I analyze those the distinction of which from native plants are now difficult due to their naturalizaion in pre-modern times. I also study the distinction and origin of cultivars using molecular genotying. In addition, I study the problems in denomination and nomenclature of cultivated plants as a member of the Internationl Commission for the Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants.
Infrorescence of a tree cultivated as ‘Somei-yoshino’ at the Koshikawa Botanical Gardens, University of Tokyo. I demonstrated that this individual has different genotype from true ‘Somei-yoshino’, the clonallity of the latter cultivar is verified by molecular markers.- Desired cooperation
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- Collection and investigation of crops and cultivated plants
- Conservation and management of wild genetic resources
- Development and utilization of traditional and/or novel crops and cultivated plants
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Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Professor
- Keiji NAKAMURA
- Research Field
Biology
- Keyword(s)
Insect, Life history, Seasonal adaptations
- Research theme
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- Experimental analysis of insect life-cycle adaptations
- Analysis of environmental factors affecting animal life cycles
- Studies of of environmental effects on amphibian growth and development
Outline of research activitiesInsects adapt to various terrestrial environments. In temperate regions, to survive cold temperatures in winter is essential for insects. Thus, many insects predict the arrival of period which is not suitable for development and reproduction, and change their physiological state. I am studying how insects regulate the life cycles in response to environmental signals, by field observations and rearing experiments.
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- Preservation of ecosystems
- Experimental analysis of pest's life cycle
- Effects of environmental changes on animal ecology
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Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Associate professor
- Mitsuhiko HONDA
- Research Field
Observational Astronomy, Planet Formation
- Keyword(s)
Protoplanetary disk, Instrument development
- Research theme
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- Observation of protoplanetary disk
- Observation of Solar system minor bodies (comets)
- Development of new astronomical instrument and method
Outline of research activitiesHow the earth and planets are formed ?
I’m trying to answer this question by observing protoplanetary disks, which is the on-going planet forming site around young stars. Current large telescopes such as Subaru telescope allow us to reaveal the detailed signature of the planet formation process in the protoplanetary disks.
In addition, I’m also involved with the new development of the astronomical instrument and methed.
(Left) Artist’s illustration of the protoplanetary disk around HD142527 star
(Right) Detection of olivine and pyroxene crystals around Hen3-600A star- Desired cooperation
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- Research on planet formation
- Research on Solar system minor bodies
- Development of new astronomical instrument and method
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Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Associate professor
- Mototaka SANEYOSHI
- Research Field
Geology, Sedimentology, Paleontology
- Keyword(s)
Paleoenvironments, Geological survey, Fossil Taphonomy
- Research theme
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- Stratigraphy of Upper Cretaceous of Gobi desert, Mongolia
- Late Cretaceous of Dinosaur fossils from Gobi desert, Mongolia and Late Miocene Mammalian fossils from Great Rift Valley in Kenya
- Sedimentation processes of modern River systems
- Paleoenvironments of Miocene sediments in Nagi, Okayama Prefecture
Outline of research activitiesI am actively involved in paleontological excavations spanning Mongolia, Kenya, and northern Okayama Prefecture, while simultaneously conducting meticulous paleoenvironmental reconstructions based on robust geological investigations. Moreover, my endeavors extend to the comprehensive reconstruction of the entire ecological framework of the relevant time periods, encompassing small vertebrates, insects, and invertebrates, achieved through the discernment of the intricate interconnections between fossils and their corresponding stratigraphic contexts. Furthermore, our team enthusiastically engages in lifelong learning endeavors, exemplified by organizing exhibitions, workshops, and lectures that showcase esteemed fossil specimens.
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Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Associate professor
- Shoji HAYASHI
- Research Field
Vertebrate Paleontology, Bone Histology, Evolutionary Biology
- Keyword(s)
Dinosaur, Mammal, Bone Histology, Aquatic Adaptation, Ontogeny
- Research theme
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- Dinosaur Paleobiology
- Secondary adaptation of tetrapods to life in water
- Gigantism and dwarfism of vertebrates
Outline of research activitiesBone histology is the study of bone function and growth by sectioning bones into thin slices to visualize internal tissues. This technique has proven instrumental in uncovering the physiology and ecology of extinct animals, providing insights into their growth rate, age, metabolism, and degree of aquatic adaptation — factors that were previously challenging to reconstruct. My research focuses on employing bone histology to explore the life and adaptive processes of large vertebrates, such as dinosaurs and mammals. Specifically, I aim to uncover what factors influenced these creatures to evolve into giants or diminutive forms and how terrestrial vertebrates altered their physiology and bone structure to successfully readapt to aquatic environments.
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- Researches on living vertebrates (e.g., ecology, anatomy, and pathology)
- Paleoenvironment researches based on geology
- Vertebrate paleontological researches
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Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Associate professor
- Tomohiro TAKEYAMA
- Research Field
Animal Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Community Ecology
- Keyword(s)
Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Aquatic organism
- Research theme
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- Behavioral Ecology in fish
- Food-web and Biodiversity in aquatic ecosystem
- Landscape Ecology and Landscape Genetics
Outline of research activitiesI have interests in parental care and sexual conflicts over reproduction in teleost fishes. My goal is to understand social relationship among individuals by approaching the field researches and observations in lab conditions, from evorutionary views. In the resent years, I also conduct some field works to examine a composition of food-webs in aquatic ecosystem and evaluate the relationships between biodiversity of aquatic animals (e.g. dragonflies) and their local and landscape habitats.
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- Ecology and behavior in fish
- Evaluation and monitoring of biodiversity in aquatic ecosystem
- Reconstruction and conservation of aquatic ecosystem
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Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education
- Professor
- Junko SAITO
- Research Field
Art education
- Keyword(s)
Skill for expressive arts, Art apuureciation, Development of teaching materials
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- Development of teaching materials and instructional methods for acq
- Development of teaching materials to foster diverse views and ways of thinking
- Methods of teaching appreciation to enhance expressive ability
- Development of color teaching methods (traditional Japanese colors, etc.)
Outline of research activitiesMy research is a practical study based on the reality of children’s thinking and expression as seen from the school site. Arts and crafts is a subject that deepens awareness of diversity. I will develop teaching materials that aim to foster diverse ways of seeing and thinking and the acquisition of expressive skills. I will propose teaching methods that aim to improve children’s ability to think and create figuratively through learning from each other.
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- Research on arts and crafts classes at schools
- Art Appreciation Education with Museums
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Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education
- Associate professor
- Hiroyuki YAMASHITA
- Research Field
Science Education, Field Learning, Biology Education, Earth Science Education
- Keyword(s)
Teaching Material Development, Disaster Prevention, Quantitative Experiments
- Research theme
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- Development of model teaching materials that relate basic flow velocity principles and natural disasters
- Development of the instruction method to be introduced field learning into in earth science education
- Development of quantifiable teaching materials using optical methods, etc.
Outline of research activitiesI am mainly researching the development of science teaching materials that can be used in educational sites. In elementary and junior high school science, especially in elementary school science experiments, most of them are qualitative experiments. For example, when investigating the properties of things that are “invisible” to the human eye, such as light and magnetic force, we use relative terms such as “bright” and “strong.” Even in qualitative experiments that rely on bodily sensations, we can “see” the nature of things. However, if we can compare this experience with numerical values such as “how bright” and “how strong”, we will be able to “see more” what we “see” until now. Experiments that compare numerically like this are called quantitative experiments. When we can “visualize” the properties of things with these educational materials, we are sure that the observer’s eyes will have a higher resolution and be moved by the wonder and charm of the natural world. We are conducting research on the development of teaching materials that can be “more visualized” in various fields of science education.
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- Development of model teaching materials related to disaster prevention
- Development of educational programs to understand the morphology and structure of vertebrate bones
- Development of educational programs using self-made reflectometers, self-made specific polarimeters, self-made nephelometers, etc.
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Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education
- Associate professor
- Kazuaki KITAHARA
- Research Field
Physical education method
- Keyword(s)
Play, Sports, Health, Lifetime sports, EBE
- Research theme
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- Making evidence-based physical education classes
- Differences in class views between children and educators
- Elementary and Junior High School Continuity
Outline of research activitiesIt is said that physical education classes are relatively popular with children and students, and that they are highly independent in these classes.It is true that this has been supported by the diligent research of teaching materials by in-service teachers and the development of teaching methods.
However, in the in-service teachers differentiation according to individuals and groups is required because.However, the development of teaching materials and the choice of teaching methods are becoming half-implicit knowledge.I am trying to systematize the enormous teaching methods of in-service teachers that have been cultivated so far.As such, I hope to make teacher behavior explicit knowledge.- Desired cooperation
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- Social education
- Lifetime sports
- Lesson research