Development of a Classroom Model and Classroom Practice of Measurement and Control for Fostering Spontaneous Problem-Solving Skills in Junior High School Technology

Abstract

The Sixth Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan of the Cabinet Office points out the importance of integrating cyberspace and physical space and fostering the ability to solve problems spontaneously in order to realize a new society, "Society 5.0". In recent years, model-based development that can be developed efficiently and quickly using mathematical models has been attracting attention in the industrial world. On the other hand, in the field of education, problem-solving learning, including "problem finding" and "problem setting," is emphasized in the Courses of Study for junior high schools announced in 2009. In this study, we develop a curriculum including teaching materials for fostering problem-solving skills in the field of measurement and control programming in the junior high school technology course that incorporates the perspective of model-based developmental thinking, conduct classroom practice, and verify its usefulness based on students’ impressions and mind maps.