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Kunihiro Koda is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education. His academic career spans decades of research and teaching in Japanese language education, with a particular focus on curriculum theory, historical development of Japanese language instruction, and literature education in primary and secondary schools.
- Ph.D. (Education) from Waseda University Graduate School of Education
- Bachelor's degree from Hosei University Faculty of Letters Department of Japanese
Professor Koda's research interests center on the historical development of Japanese language education, curriculum theory, and literature instruction. His work examines how Japanese language education has evolved through different historical periods, particularly focusing on textbook development, teaching methodologies, and the implementation of educational reforms. He has extensively analyzed the transition from prewar to postwar educational practices, with special attention to concepts like 'appreciation' and 'reading comprehension' in literature education.
His publication record reveals consistent scholarly contributions spanning two decades, with a clear focus on curriculum development and historical analysis of Japanese language education. The articles demonstrate a methodological approach that combines historical research with practical educational theory, often examining specific literary works ('Rashomon', 'Run, Melos') as case studies for broader educational principles. His recent work increasingly addresses contemporary challenges in Japanese language education, including peace education, spelling instruction, and curriculum reforms in secondary education.
Professor Koda actively contributes to the academic community through various professional memberships:
- Japanese Language Education History Society
- Japanese Association for Language Teaching
- JAPANESE TEACHING SOCIETY OF JAPAN
- Waseda University Japanese Language Education Association
- Japan Reading Association
His current research includes a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-funded project on developing language skills for inquiry-based learning (2021-2025) and historical studies of Japanese language curriculum development. He teaches multiple courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on Japanese language education methodology, literature instruction, and educational literacy.