OKADO, Kohei Associate Professor

Within the framework of school education
Aiming to achieve more effective instruction

My research focuses on learning habits and motivation in junior high school education. My long-term goal is to achieve student understanding and guidance that can resolve student problems within the school system. I also focus on the architect William Merrell Vories and investigate the history of architectural metalwork in Western-style architecture in Japan.

• Main research areas: School education, Christian education, moral education, educational technology
• Courses taught: Christian education, methods of teaching religious education, teaching practice

Research topic

Our research broadly covers school education, with a particular focus on the development of "morality," "self-esteem," and "motivation and habits to learn." Through surveys and analyses using statistical methods, we aim to clarify how these are formed and how they are linked to educational practices.

Furthermore, in the field of Western cultural education, we develop teaching materials utilizing ICT, 3D printers, and laser cutters, providing opportunities for experiential learning.

Research Topics

Our research is centered around three main pillars.

Development of human morality, ethics, self-esteem, and social skills

To identify the factors influencing these developments, we conduct practical research, investigations, and verifications in collaboration with educators.

Experiential Practice of Western Cultural Education

In Japan, opportunities to experience Western culture, particularly its art, are limited. To address this challenge, we are implementing "experiential Western cultural education" using 3D models and other technologies.

William Merrell Vories Studies

We are focusing on the achievements of William Merrell Vories, an architect and missionary who was active throughout Japan from the Meiji period onward, particularly his domestic production and popularization of the architectural hardware "OSC." We are conducting a survey of existing architectural hardware used in Western-style buildings, including the National Diet Building.

Examples of graduation thesis titles for seminars

• Development and Implementation of Moral Dilemma Teaching Materials in High School: Examining the Impact on Students' Moral Reasoning Abilities and Attitudes
• The significance of early childhood education from a Christian perspective on character development.
• Challenges in housing choices for LGBTQ individuals and trends in the real estate market
• The Current State and Challenges of LGBTQ+ Education in Schools: Towards the Realization of Comprehensive Education Based on Interviews with LGBTQ+ Individuals and Teachers
• School Libraries as Third Places: Potential as Hubs for Student Social Interaction and Gathering
• The role of public libraries as third places in local communities

Recent works

• William Merrell Vories' Contributions to Architecture: A Case Study of Architectural Hardware in the Houses of Parliament - Kohei Daimon, Humanities and Theology 22 1-17 January 21, 2025
• A Study on the Effects of LGBTQ Education on Junior High School Students. Daimon, Kohei; Fujii, Wataru; Ikeda, Emiko. Bulletin of the Institute for Christian Culture, Tohoku Gakuin University (42) 1-15, June 30, 2024.
• Research on Advanced Learning in Mathematics: Takeshi Sakai, Kohei Daimon, Hideyuki Akai, Hiroki Ishizaka
• Naruto University of Education, International Educational Cooperation Research (17) 11-17 March 2024
• A Study on the Influence of Early Childhood Religious Education Experiences on the Development of Self-Esteem, Social Skills, and Morality in Junior High School Students. Daimon, Kohei. Humanities and Theology (21) 33-46. February 13, 2024.

For more details, please see researchmap.