Social Studies Education based on Luhmann's Theory of Communication : Lesson study for enabling students to reconsider the relationship between society and oneself

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  • コミュニケーション理論に基づく社会科教育論 : 「社会と折り合いをつける力」の育成を目指した授業デザイン
  • コミュニケーション リロン ニ モトズク シャカイカ キョウイクロン : 「 シャカイ ト オリアイ オ ツケル チカラ 」 ノ イクセイ オ メザシタ ジュギョウ デザイン

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In the increasingly complex world, it can be difficult to fully comprehend the nature and organization of society. This study presents an educational model for social studies based on Niklas Luhmann's theory of communication. The theory provides educators with a method to teach citizenship education more effectively in ways that better prepare students to participate in complex societies where diverse opinions and perspectives are represented. This method provides students with opportunities to participate in realistic simulations involving common societal issues, thereby promoting their flexible thinking and ability to assess situations from multiple points of view. The model positions students in real-life situations and requires them to work through challenges to resolve complex issues and problems, using social analysis and criticism. The study consisted of the following four steps. First, I classified social studies education research into four categories based on the relationship between knowledge and society and identified the characteristics associated with each category. Second, I established an educational model based on Luhmann's theory of communication. Third, I developed and implemented a social studies lesson at the elementary school level, based on the theory mentioned above, and analyzed the lesson's outcomes and effects on students.

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