Subject Pedagogy Research Methodologies: Analysis of Academic Journal Articles Published by Affiliates of Japan Consortium of Subject Pedagogy Associations

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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This study aimed to clarify issues in subject pedagogy research by examining changes in research methods over time, with a focus on articles published in academic association journals. To identify the research methods used, we extracted data from articles published by academic associations within the Consortium for Subject Pedagogy. Using a common subject framework to classify research methods, we examined the methodologies through data analysis and a literature review. The results showed that (1) research methods varied by subject, and classifications that were valid in one subject society were not optimal for others; (2) theoretical-philosophical research has been common in mathematics but less so in social studies, geography, and home economics; (3) practical-development and empirical-experiential research have been common across subjects; (4) critical inquiry is an important step beyond traditional approaches; (5) individualistic and traditional-technical approaches are important in subject pedagogy, and recognition of their significance remains a future challenge.</jats:p>