Expertise as a researcher in subject pedagogy Discussion of the requirements for the specialist in subject matter pedagogy.

Abstract

　　This paper is to answer the research question (What is the unique expertise that subject education researchers can possess?) for the 2022 symposium by Japan Curriculum Research and Development Association based on the author’s experience. As a researcher, the attitude toward subject pedagogy research is to have a clear theme related to subject pedagogy and to carry out research ceaselessly toward the theme, and such spirit will lead to the most important expertise as a researcher. The specific expertise that subject education researchers can have is the ability to conduct research activities based on an understanding of the three curricula and the historical evolution of each curriculum. To fulfill this necessary condition, we gave examples of what kind of research and educational activities should be carried out. In addition, examples of activities associated with being a specialist are given.