| POLYMERS Vol.71 No.6 |
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COVER STORY
Let’s Discuss Education with Dr. Polymer |
| COVER STORY: Highlight Reviews |
| What is Lacking in Polymer Education in Japan | Masaaki ISHIKAWA |
| <Abstract> In this paper, I have discussed what is lacking in the way high polymers are taught in chemistry classes in Japan, which are summarized as follows: Firstly, the excitement that was felt at the time of breakthroughs in the field of chemistry that changed people's perceptions has not been adequately conveyed. Secondly, educators have not put enough effort into making students aware of the wonders of synthetic high polymers, with which they are surrounded in their daily lives. Thirdly, there has been too little promotions of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Lastly, there has not been enough effort to convey the fascination of high polymers through their inclusion in, and the way they are taught for, university entrance examinantions. Keywords: What is Lacking in Polymer Education in Japan |
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| A Role Model for High School Science Teachers with Doctoral Degrees | Yoshihiko TANAMURA |
| <Abstract> The author, who has worked as a postdoctoral researcher and university teacher, presents a role model as a high school science teacher with a doctoral degree. The author will introduce his efforts to make contact with universities and chemical societies, as well as examples of classroom practices and views on teaching based on the new Courses of Study, which put forward a new perspective on academic achievement based on the “development of qualities and abilities”. Keywords: Role Model / High School and University Cooperation / Chemical Education / Development of Qualities and Abilities |
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| Proposals for the Study of “Attractive Polymer Compounds” in High School | Hajime ASADA |
| <Abstract> High school education about polymer compounds is intended to “make difficult things easier, easy things deeper, deep things more interesting, and interesting things more serious.” This paper provides proposals for the teaching of polymer compounds through teacher training and practical classes in chemistry. Studying polymer compounds through the lens of the Nobel Prize and SDGs helps learners understand that polymer compound research is used in various fields of human life and is the basis of new science technology that will build a better future. Keywords: Polymer / National Curriculum Standard / Usefulness / Observations and Experiments / Nobel Prize in Chemistry / Sustainable Development Goals / Science Textbook / Easy-to-Understand |
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| Polymers in Science Education in Junior-High and High Schools | Masafumi HIRANO |
| <Abstract> The treatment of polymers in science education in junior-high and high schools in Japan is largely dependent on the courses of study issued by MEXT, but the editors and authors of textbooks have been able to create their own original colors by their ingenuity, and they have been constantly changing to reflect the changes in industrial structure and social conditions. In this paper, the author would like to review the transition of the contents of polymer education in textbooks and the courses of study for junior-high and high schools, and consider the past, present and future of polymer education. Keywords: Polymer Educations / Junior-High and High Schools / Courses of Study / Textbook |
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| Education Including Content on Polymers at National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College | Takashi MORINAGA |
| <Abstract> The content of our education on polymers is not only based on the model core curriculum prescribed by the organization of National Colleges of Technology, Japan, but is also used as a subject for problem-based learning. Specifically, the students work in five groups on the task of evaluating the texture of fabric materials, and show the results in a poster presentation contest. Keywords: National Institute of Technology / Education on Polymers / Problem-Based Learning |
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| COVER STORY: Topics and Products |
| Research and Development of Educational Materials for Polymer Chemistry | Masashi OSA |
| <Abstract> In this topic, I briefly introduce some chemistry educational materials, such as poly(vinyl alcohol) slimes, colorful thermoresponsive hydrogels, superabsorbent polymers, and photosensitive polymers, which are proved to be useful in chemical education on synthetic polymer compounds. |
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| University Organic Chemistry Education on YouTube | Tatsuya MOROFUJI |
| <Abstract> In order to make university-level organic chemistry freely available to anyone at any time, I have been distributing free lectures on university organic chemistry on YouTube. I have already distributed about 130 videos and I am currently releasing new videos at a rate of two per week. These videos can be viewed on a PC or even a smartphone. |
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| Seeing The Education Through The Polymers | Aohan WANG |
| <Abstract> I spent my high school days at a Super Science High School. The lecture on polymers was carried out based on the textbook, which was easy to understand, but somehow I felt something was not enough. After I became an assistant professor, I gave a lecture about polymers to the high school girls. Then I realized that even we are surrounded by polymer products every day, many of us know little about it. To broaden the base of science human resources, I thought it would be good to provide an opportunity to experience many experiments even in junior high school and high school. |
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| Polymer Science and I: A Personal Account |
| Functional Polymer-Mimetics | Mikihiro HAYASHI |
| <Abstract> The author's hot topic related to functional polymers, such as high toughness polymers and bond exchangeable materials, is described. I also introduce and share some wisdom from functional polymers, including the importance of “stress dissipation” to manage my own research group and receiving “stimuli” from continuous connection with great researchers to make myself better. |
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| Front-Line Polymer Science |
| Advances in Polymer Heat Transfer Physics and Measurement Methods | Junko MORIKAWA |
| <Abstract> The physical and chemical-structural-property relationship of heat transport in polymers will be discussed, including the physical origin of the thermal conductivity of polymer chains, how it is experimentally realized, and how it is evaluated. Heat conduction in polymers was reviewed in relation to the latest phonon engineering. Keywords: Thermal Conductivity / Thermal Diffusivity / Heat Transfer Physics / Phonon Engineering |
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