6/16 TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar


memberWe will hold a free TOEFL iBT test skill improvement seminar for university students.

CIEE, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
This is a seminar for beginners, so if you want to know how to study and prepare for this summer, please join us.

Please note that participation is free and will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.


* Registration for this seminar has been closed due to the capacity being reached.



      

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, and more than 9,000 institutions in 130 countries, including almost all universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, use TOEFL test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation.
In addition, more than 30 million people around the world have taken the test so far, making it an indispensable test for students who aspire to study abroad. In Japan, it is used as a guide for internal credit recognition at educational institutions, preferential treatment for entrance examinations, and selection for overseas dispatch.

Click here for seminar outlineTOEFL iBT Test Seminar Flyer

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 16, 2019 10:00~13:00 (Doors open at 9:30~)

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4

Target:

・Students who belong to a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto

・Those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL iBT test or those who have recently started

・ Those who have taken exams and want to know how to study effectively

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Kei Kawanishi (Lecturer, Mukogawa Women’s University)

Contents:

– Preparation of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

– How to study for the TOEFL iBT test (especially during summer vacation)

・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions and teaching materials

 

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / CIEE International Educational Exchange Council

Inquiries

International Educational Exchange Council (CIEE) TOEFL Division, Delegation of Japan
Email: seminar■cieej.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

 

IELTS pretesting trial session for faculty and staff (free)

Business Overview

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam annually to study, immigrate, or work.
IELTS
Pretestis a “free” test for research purposes offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

Outline of the event

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
If you are interested in what IELTS is or are planning to take IELTS,We look forward to the participation of faculty and staff who want to measure their English proficiency.

Re Friday, May 24, 2019 13:30~18:00 (Reception starts at 13:00)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target ・Faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto
・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam
・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity 25 (Pre-registration required)
substance ・Explanation of IELTS and pre-test (45 minutes)
・Listening test (45 minutes)
・Reading test (80 minutes)
・Writing test (65 minutes)
・Q&A session (25 minutes)
(Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information.
Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Teachers and Staff
Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address
(5) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline Wednesday, May 15, 2019
cost free


(Precautions for test takers)

*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.

Click here for

the flyer < Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL: (075) 353-9164
FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Campus Plaza Kyoto Revision of Usage Fees [Confirmed]

 

From October 1, 2019, the consumption tax rate will be raised %から10%.
Due to the revision of the usage fee of Campus Plaza Kyoto, the “Kyoto City University Town Exchange Center Ordinance”
The amendment was approved by the city council.

Since the amendment bill was passed, as shown in (Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Usage Fee List)

The usage fee will be revised from October 1, 2019.

Thank you for your understanding.

Presentation of Kyoto in English!

Next year is finally the Olympic year! The contents of the popular “Kyopre” training are even more substantial! Let’s aim to become a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” appointed by Kyoto City! Application address (details below): kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp ← (Please change ■ to @)

 
   
 
Click here for the 2019 flyer “Presentation of Kyoto in English”
2019 Poster A3

So that you don’t freeze when people from overseas ask, “What kind of country is Japan?”
Let’s understand the culture of Kyoto and your own country, and give a presentation in English!
If you are a student who is planning to study abroad, if you want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas, or
if you want to send information in English from Kyoto, please feel free to apply!

* Those who have completed this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to promote the charms of Kyoto to the world when studying abroad.
You can be appointed as a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador”.
◎ Outline of “Presentation of Kyoto in English” *To understand the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan, learn English expressions about culture, and be able to give presentations
We will conduct 6 half-day training sessions to become a teacher.
* Learn expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and traditional culture in English.
* Experience traditional culture (tea ceremony and flower arrangement) and also take an excursion to the scenic spot “Wuzhen” (English explanation available).
*A final presentation will be held.

* Scheduled training days (6 sessions in total) Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)  

  Saturday, May 25, 2019: Ice Break Introduction to Japan ~ Let’s express Japan in English
  Saturday, June 1, 2019: (1) Expressing Kyoto in English (2) Let’s experience and understand the traditional culture tea ceremony in a tea room
  Saturday, June 8, 2019: (1) International Student Session (2) Experience and Understand Traditional Culture of Flower Arrangement
  Saturday, June 22, 2019: Lecture and tour at the scenic garden “Wuzhen” (local dismissal)
  Saturday, June 29, 2019: Group English Presentation
  Saturday, July 6, 2019: Personal English Presentation

◎ Eligibility: Students must meet all of the following conditions.
■ Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree is not required)
■ Ability to participate in all basic training
■ Those who are interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding
English level One of the following applies:
    IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 63, TOEIC 650 or higher  

◎ Recruitment capacity 
■ About 20 people
■ Expenses: 5,000 yen in total (including reference materials and all actual expenses for exercises)

◎ Application period
■Tuesday, April 9, 2019 ~ Friday, May 3, 2019 Please apply by email. *It has already been closed.
If there are a large number of applications, we will draw lots and send you an email by the morning of Saturday, May 4.

◎ Application Guidelines
E-mail address: :(Kozai) University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department 
    kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp  ← (Please change ■ to @) 
         
Subject of email: Presentation application in English (name)
Required information in the email:
1. identity  
2. Name of university, faculty, or graduate school (and master’s or doctoral degree), grade
3. English proficiency level (see “Eligibility”)
4. Please specify your application motivation (about 5 lines and briefly) before applying.

We look forward to receiving your application!


 

 

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Revision of Usage Fee

 

From October 1, 2019, the consumption tax rate will be raised %から10%.
Currently, the “Kyoto City University Town Exchange Center Ordinance” revises the usage fee of Campus Plaza Kyoto
We are proposing an amendment to the city council.

If the amendment is passed, it will be as follows (List of Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Usage Fees)
We would like to inform you that the usage fee will be revised from October 1, 2019.

If the ordinance amendment bill is passed, the Campus Plaza Kyoto website and
We will inform you on the notice in the building.

Thank you for your understanding.

We will hold a report session for the 30th “Gakumachi Collaboration Project!!

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report session on the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project (University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project)” in 2018, which supports initiatives for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 19 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and present the results of their efforts.
Why don’t you find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the local community and hints for regional revitalization from the reports of accredited projects by students, such as regional development through the inheritance of local customs and traditions?

On the day of the event, a briefing session will be held at the same time for the next year’s recruitment. If you are considering applying, please take this opportunity to participate.
We will also hold opinion exchange meetings and exchange meetings with visitors. Anyone is welcome to join us.

* Click here for an overview of the projects of the selected organizations ↓↓↓
“Heisei 30 (2018) Gakumachi Collaboration Project Adopted Organization _ Project Overview”

Heisei 30 (2018) “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” report meeting

Date & Time Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:00~18:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1
(939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
[Access] 5 minutes walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway, JR, Kintetsu Kyoto Station
 * Opinion exchange meetings, exchange meetings, and award ceremonies will be held in the hall on the 2nd floor.
Flow of the day room on the floor>
10:00~ Heisei 30 (2018) Achievement Report Meeting
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions)
15:50~ Next year’s recruitment briefing session

hall on floor>
16:15~ Opinion exchange meeting and exchange meeting
17:40~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
18:00 End (tentative)

* Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓
“Heisei 30 (2018) Academic Town Collaboration Project _ Report Session Schedule”
Participation ・Application required (Capacity: 200 people for debriefing sessions, 80 people for opinion exchange meetings and exchange meetings).
Please apply using the “Application” form below.
*All are on a first-come, first-served basis.
* If the capacity is not reached, same-day applications will also be accepted.
Participation Fee free


●Click here for the information flyer
Debriefing flyer PDF
●Click here for details of our business
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi
●Click here for last year’s event
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi/2017-1
 

Registration

 Applications are being accepted from February 26, 2019 (Tuesday) ~ March 21, 2019 (Thursday).
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.

application

Inquiries and applications

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【Expansion of Participation Target】Announcement of the 2nd “Kyoto FDer Juku” in 2018

This training has been expanded to include non-member schools, and
the application period has been extended.

 

The 2nd “Kyoto FDer Juku” in 2018 was originally scheduled to be held on December 1, 2018, but due to various circumstances, it will be postponed to Saturday, March 9, 2019 as follows.
This will be held following the first seminar “Laying the Foundation for Promoting FD on Campus” (held on August 21, 2018), and we will also review the contents of the first session as shown in the outline of the training below. In the future, we would like to invite all the teachers who will be in charge of FD and those who are interested in this field to participate. We look forward to your participation.

Until 2017, the Kyoto FDer School, sponsored by the University Consortium Kyoto, was held as a medium-sized symposium held once a year, but from 2018, it was reorganized into a small-scale training program held multiple times a year with the aim of providing a program that will further develop faculty and staff who will become leaders in FD activities.
[Click here for more information about “Kyoto FDer Juku”]

Outline of the 2nd “Kyoto FDer School” in 2018

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019 13:30~16:30
【Venue】Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
【Target】Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges / FD personnel
    (Non-member schools are also welcome to participate.)
【Participation fee】Free
【Capacity】20 people (first-come, first-served basis, advance registration required)
【Contents】

theme “Exploring the direction of educational development in one’s own university, faculties, and departments”
Overview

The purpose of this seminar is to clarify the direction of educational development in the university, faculty, or department to which the participants belong through a workshop centered on discussion.
As for the contents, I will summarize the contents of the first course (basic knowledge of FD) in the first part. Second, we will share the case studies of each university and relativize the situation of our own universities (faculties and departments). Third, we will look at the educational development issues of our own university (faculty and department) and consider where we should start. Through the above three points, we hope to provide an opportunity for each participant to gain an opportunity to promote further educational development in the field.

≪Information on participating in the training≫
In order to make this seminar more fulfilling, we will conduct a pre-attendance questionnaire. The results of the responses may be statistically processed so that individual names are not known, and then used within the scope of the training. Thank you for your understanding.

Lecturer Takero Nishino
Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Contemporary Business, Center for Educational Development, Kyoto Tachibana University

 

How to apply: E-mail application

Subject: Application for the 2nd Kyoto FDer Juku
Text:
(1) Name (furigana)
(2) Name of university, department, and position
(3) Separation of faculty members and administrative staff
(4) E-mail address

Please send an e-mail to fdrd■consortium.or.jp with the above contents. (Please replace ■ with @)

● We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your application. If you do not receive the confirmation email after 3 business days, please contact us.

●When participating in this training, we will receive a preliminary questionnaire (in the form of an answer on the web) from the instructor. We will inform you of the questionnaire URL in the body of the acceptance completion email, so please answer it.

Application Deadline Monday, February 11, 2019 ⇒ Monday, February 25, 2019
* If there are remaining seats, we will accept applications even after the application deadline.
* If the capacity is reached, the application will be closed before the application deadline.

 


【Inquiries regarding this matter】
University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email fdrd■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【For faculty and staff of higher education institutions】Support for students with disabilities Information Security Coordination Course (Basics) Call for Participants

Outline of the event

As part of the Foundation’s support project for students with disabilities, we will jointly hold the “Information Security Coordinator Course (Basic Edition)” with the Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP) as follows. Faculty and staff who are interested in supporting students with disabilities are welcome to join us.


◆Lecture Outline:
There is no one-size-fits-all way to support students with disabilities. For example, it is common to provide “information security” to students with hearing impairments, but the specific method depends on the individual needs and the type of lecture taken. Therefore, expertise is required to appropriately coordinate study support for hearing-impaired students. In this course, you will learn basic knowledge and skills in coordinating information security based on examples and experiences. (Click here for the PDF data of the flyer).
〇 Basic knowledge of hearing impairment
〇 Examples of system development (support student training, honorariums, etc.)
〇 Considering coordination methods based on fictitious cases
〇 Experience of support method (PC take, voice recognition)

◆Date & Time: Thursday, March 7, 2019 14:30~17:00 (14:00~Doors open)
*14:00 ~ 14:20 Kyoto University Support Room for Students with Disabilities can be visited (if you would like to visit, please register using this application form)

◆Venue: Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus, International Science Innovation Building, East Building, 5F 5a/5b
*For details of the venue, please refer to this page (PDF data of the flyer).

◆Target: Faculty and staff of higher education institutions

◆ Capacity: 20 people (up to 2 people per institution)

◆ Fee: Free

Organizers: University Consortium Kyoto, Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)


How to apply

If you would like to participate in this course, please register using the application form here.
* If you cannot send the application form, we will respond by e-mail separately, so please contact us at the contact information below.

◆Application Period: :(JAFA member schools and HEAP partner schools) January 31, 2019 (Thursday) ~
February 5, 2019 (Tuesday) ~
* Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

◆ Remarks: If you need to be considered due to a disability or other factors in order to participate, please contact us at the time of application (application form or email).



Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL: 075-353-9189 FAX: 075-353-9101 mail: gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace “■” with “@” and send an e-mail)

Outline of the 24th FD Forum Symposium and Breakout Sessions

The following is an overview of the symposium and its subcommittees at the 24th FD Forum, which will be held on March 2 (Sat) and 3 (Sun), 2019 at Ritsumeikan University’s Kinugasa Campus (Kita-ku, Kyoto).

 The 24th FD Forum
“Diversity in Universities”

Regular application period [Saturday, January 5, 2019 ~ Thursday, January 31, 2019]
Advance application period for member schools [
Friday, December 14, 2018 ~ Friday, December 21, 2018]

* During the pre-application period for member schools, we will accept up to the priority capacity.
* Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached (we do not accept waiting lists).



Symposium [March 2 (Sat) 13:00~17:00]

*Participation in the symposium is either (1) or (2).

[Symposium (1)]

How to deal with the diversity of people who gather at the university

Capacity: 420 people (priority capacity: 250 people)

Universities are home to a diverse group of people. There are various races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexualities, disability, generations, languages, religions, occupations, etc. It is important to recognize the diversity of people in universities in order to ensure that the rights of minorities are not infringed on in universities. At present, the world is in the process of rapid internationalization. In the future, university education and university management will require an open view of humanity and society, which is necessary for living in such an internationalized and diverse world.

≪ Symposist≫
Dr. Oussby Sako (President, Kyoto Seika University)
Yoharu Hidaka (Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Takarazuka University)
Ms. Chikako Akata (Lecturer, Osaka Municipal Children’s Independence Support Facility Abuyama Gakuen)
Megumi Matsunami (Researcher, Center for Survival Studies, Ritsumeikan University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Sohei Yamada (Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kyoto Seika University)

[Symposium (2)]

“Relearning” for working adults and university education

Capacity: 300 people (priority capacity: 180 people)

In pursuing an educational system that supports lifelong learning, it is important to consider the ideal form of university education that is unique to the “100-year lifespan era.” Industry-academia collaboration to develop programs for working adults can bring about a transformation in university education and promote diversity in universities. In this symposium, we will discuss the future issues of university education from multiple perspectives, while questioning the significance of “relearning” for working adults in today’s society.

≪ Symposist≫
Yuki Inaga (Lecturer, University Research Center, University of Tsukuba)
Masamitsu Nozawa (Vice President, Rikkyo University / Vice President, Rikkyo Second Stage University)
Dr. Tadakatsu Okada (Assistant to the President / Professor, Faculty of Human Health, Kansai University)
Mr. Satoshi Hirai (Ritsumeikan School Corporation, General Affairs Department, Secretary Section)
≪ Coordinator≫
 
Masayuki Murakami (Professor, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies)

 

 

Breakout Session (1st ~ 11th Session) [March 3 (Sun) 10:00~15:30]

* Participants in one of the subcommittees will participate.

number
1
minute

department
meeting

Teaching IR: How to Use Data from Case Studies

Capacity: 160 people180 people (priority capacity: 95 people)* The capacity has been increased.

In this subcommittee, we will take up “IR related to education,” that is, “efforts to collect, provide, and analyze information on education in general, analyze data, and formulate and support educational policies” (from the definition of IR in education at Ryukoku University). Specifically, we would like to have students report on examples of actual use of data from student surveys and other data in the field of teaching and learning, such as class improvement, as case studies, and consider specific measures to improve internal assurance in teaching.

≪ Reporter≫
Hitoshi Yamashita (Professor, Research and Development Center for Higher Education and Admissions, Osaka University)
Dr. Kai Hatano (Associate Professor, Center for Higher Education Development, Osaka Prefecture University)
Ms. Riko Koyama (Associate Professor, Kyoto Koka Women’s University Junior College)
Kazuhiro Fujita (Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, Ryukoku University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Masato Takimoto (Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Ryukoku University)

number
2
minute

department
meeting

How to Promote Reform and Improvement of Faculties and Departmental Education

Capacity: 160 people (priority capacity: 95 people)

In this subcommittee, we would like to deepen the discussion on middle-level FD, which is how to promote the improvement of education at the level of faculties and departments. The speakers will talk about examples of how they have actually improved education at the faculties and departments in the fields of humanities (literature), social sciences (economics and management), and natural sciences (physical therapy), and think together with the participants about who should improve education at the faculty/departmental level.

≪ Reporter≫
Kyoko Matsuura (Dean/Professor, Faculty of Letters, Kyoto Tachibana University)
Keiichi Yamamoto (Dean/Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Hokuriku University)
Tomoko Hirayama (Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aino University)
Yugo Saito (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Aino University)
≪ Coordinator≫
 
Takero Nishino (Lecturer, Center for Educational Development, Kyoto Tachibana University)

number
3
minute

department
meeting

Support and Initiatives to Promote Student Engagement and Independence
~From the standpoint of a professional who is involved with students~

Capacity: 160 people (priority capacity: 95 people)

In this subcommittee, we will report and examine support and strategies for promoting student engagement and independence at universities from three different professional perspectives: academic advising (learning and university adaptation), psychological counseling (psychology and development), and career support (career choice). In each of these initiatives, I would like to understand how the relationship between students and supporters is built, and the quantity and dynamics of involvement in each initiative from the perspective of student engagement. In the end, participants will share and examine the current situation, problems, and solutions of how to interact with students in classes, seminars, and various support situations that each participant encounters on a daily basis.

≪ Reporter≫
Eiko Shimizu (Associate Professor, Institute for Basic Education, Otemon Gakuin University)
Dr. Yasushi Sugihara (Director, Counseling Room, Center for Student Support, Kyoto University, Professor)
Akihiko Iejima (Lecturer, Institute for the Promotion of Comprehensive Education, Osaka University / Deputy Director, Career Center)
≪ Coordinator≫
Takeshi Yamada (Associate Professor, Center for Research and Development in Higher Education, Kyoto University)

number
4
minute

department
meeting

Educating Students through University Regional Cooperation

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

Collaborative activities between universities and local communities have benefits for both research, human exchange, and industrial revitalization, and when students participate in these activities, the community becomes a field where hands-on and practical learning can be conducted, and educational effects can be expected to be great. On the other hand, it seems that faculty members are faced with different challenges and burdens in collaborative activities than in regular lectures. In this subcommittee, we will introduce examples of collaborative activities with keywords such as collaboration in fields outside the teacher’s area of expertise, utilization of student shops, and collaboration with distant regions, and consider how to proceed with effective education based on the strengths and issues.

≪ Reporter≫
Masato Okura (Associate Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Doshisha Women’s University)
Yoshio Fujikawa (Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Kyoto Gakuen University)
Tomohiko Nakamura (Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kobe International University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Hiroyuki Iguchi (Lecturer, Faculty of Bio-Environmental Studies, Kyoto Gakuen University)

number
5
minute

department
meeting

Special Needs School Teacher Training
Independent Learning and Regional Collaboration

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

In Japan, which aims to build an inclusive education system by promoting special needs education, there is an urgent need to train teachers with expertise in special needs education. In particular, it is important to have experience in the school setting in order to obtain a special needs school teaching license.
Therefore, I would like to think together with the participants about “opportunities for students to experience the actual teaching profession” and “independent learning” at universities with various backgrounds such as establishment, size, and history.

≪ Reporter≫
Hiromi Kotani (Professor, Faculty of Education, Kyoto University of Education)
Noboru Niwa (Professor, Faculty of Education, Kwansei Gakuin University)
Katsuhiro Kanamori (Professor, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Japan Fukushi University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Yoji Ota (Associate Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Human Studies, Kyoto Notre Dame University)

number
6
minute

department
meeting

Educational reform using LMS (Learning Management System)

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

With the spread of smartphones and tablets and the enhancement of the Internet environment, education is also undergoing major changes. The introduction of LMS (Learning Management System) has also created various benefits at universities, such as more efficient lectures, paperless operations, more efficient paperwork, and closer communication between students and faculty. In this subcommittee, we will invite teachers who are using LMS to introduce examples of their use, advantages and disadvantages, and points to note when using them. We would like to discuss how to further utilize LMS in improving education in the future.

≪ Reporter≫
Takashi Sakamoto (Associate Professor, Department of General Education, Kyoto University of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Kazuharu Abe (Professor, Faculty of Career Development, Kyoto Koka Women’s University)
Hiroyuki Sakai (Associate Professor, Center for Research and Development in Higher Education, Kyoto University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Masataka Oda (Professor, Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

number
7
minute

department
meeting

Science and Engineering Co-op/Internship Education
Collaboration and growth among students, business people, university faculty and staff

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

An internship at a university or other institution (hereinafter referred to as an internship) is a system in which students gain work experience related to their major and future career at a company. This subcommittee will be a place to examine and explore better internships not only for students, but also for universities and companies, from the perspectives of design, management, and sustainable development, based on practical examples of internships at the Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Kyoto Sangyo University, and the future vision of the Faculty of Science and Engineering of Tokyo Denki University and the Faculty of Life Sciences of Kyoto Sangyo University.

≪ Reporter≫
Kohiro Ogino (Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Kyoto Sangyo University)
Dr. Seisuke Kimura (Professor, Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University / Director, Center for Career Education)
Reimune Nagahara (Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo Denki University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Kenichi Sato (Professor, Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University)

number
8
minute

department
meeting

Creating a University Friendly to Sexual Minority Students

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

I would like to have the opportunity to think about how a university should be friendly to sexual minority students from the perspectives of faculty and students from the perspectives of the people concerned. In addition to reporting on efforts in other countries by professors with international experience, we will ask about the efforts in their own regions and the status of efforts at universities nationwide. On top of that, I would like to listen to the requests and actual circumstances of the students involved, and explore the future of a university where everyone can feel comfortable.

≪ Reporter≫
Makiko Kasai (Professor, Faculty of Basic and Clinical Education, Naruto University of Education)
Shoko Sasaki (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Meiji University)
Mr. Yuichi Matsuda (Kansai University, Administrative Bureau, Staff)
≪ Coordinator≫
Koichi Takaishi (Professor, Faculty of Clinical Psychology, Kyoto Bunkyo University)

number
9
minute

department
meeting

Thinking about the state of education in the Faculty of Life Sciences

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

Many of the faculties of life sciences are structured to allow interdisciplinary learning by consolidating various fields of life sciences in various faculties such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, engineering, etc. into a single faculty. In this subcommittee, we will introduce a wide range of topics related to this interdisciplinary learning guidance system, such as distinctive initiatives and problems, collaboration among faculty members, undergraduate education curricula, FD initiatives, etc., based on the case studies of each university. It is expected that there will be a discussion on the future of the Faculty of Life Sciences and the state of education in the field of life sciences.

≪ Reporter≫
Dr. Hideshi Inoue (Dean/Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Yasuhiro Inada (Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)
Dr. Tetsuo Ota (Professor, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Doshisha University)
Dr. Shoichi Ishiura (Distinguished Visiting Professor, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Doshisha University / Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo)
≪ Coordinator≫
Miho Takahashi (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Doshisha University)

number
10
minute

department
meeting

Study Group to Promote Active Learning
– Classroom experiences in elementary and junior high schools and independent and collaborative classes at universities –

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

I would like to experience the classes that are currently being taught in elementary and junior high schools, and think about hints for incorporating active learning (proactive, interactive, and deep learning) into university classes.
What kind of teaching methods and contents can be considered to implement independent and collaborative classes at universities? We would like to hold a class using a clicker and make it a place for participants to think together while experiencing it as a student taking the class.

Keywords: Lesson Improvement, Active Learning, Proactive, Interactive and Deep Learning

≪ Reporter≫
Masanobu Yamakawa (President, Takarazuka University)
Yuka Masuda (Principal, Kofudai Elementary School, Toyono-cho, Toyono-gun, Osaka)
Mr. Shinichi Inoue (Osaka City Board of Education Secretariat, Osaka City Education Center, Supervisor in charge of Education Promotion)
Dr. Ogawa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Human Studies, Kyoto Notre Dame University)
≪ Coordinator≫
Toyosei Hirata (Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Bukkyo University)

number
11
minute

department
meeting

Current Status and Issues of Educational Support for Students with Disabilities

Capacity: 30 people (priority capacity: 18 people)

This subcommittee will examine the following three points.
(1) Reasonable Accommodations Required in Institutions of Higher Education ~Consideration from the Recommendations of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Advisory Committee~
(2) What is necessary to practice education based on reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities ~ Examination of what educational institutions should do to eliminate discrimination and prejudice and guarantee education for students with disabilities ~
(3) Educational Practice Report Based on Reasonable Accommodations at Educational Institutions ~ Examination of Achievements and Issues through Practice Reports for Students with Disabilities at Educational Institutions ~

≪ Reporter≫
 
Kakujun Asahina (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Otani University)
Mr. Ichiro Nakamura (Principal Supervisor, Comprehensive Development Support Division, Kyoto City Board of Education)
Akio Miyoshi (Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Human Studies, Kyoto Notre Dame Women’s University)
Manabu Yamazaki (Otani University, Student Support Department, Career Center)
≪ Coordinator≫
Masato Yasuda (Professor, Faculty of Education, Otani University)

 



University Consortium Kyoto FD Forum Secretariat
TEL 075-353-9163
Email fdf ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【For high school teachers】February 26 (Tue) Call for participants for the 2nd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

The Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting was launched in 2018 as a place for students to exchange ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and to share their thoughts on solutions.

The second meeting will be held as follows. Each meeting is a one-off event, so you can participate regardless of whether you participate in the first meeting or not. We understand that this is a busy time, but we look forward to your active participation. I would also be grateful if you could reach out to the teachers you know.

Date & Time Tuesday, February 26, 2019 18:00~20:00 (Reception 17:45~)
*Late participation is also welcome.
Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
Overview Each student will be asked to bring their own or their own school’s practices on the theme they would like to interact with at this meeting, the precedents of other schools, and what they feel are issues, and based on that, they will interact in a group work format.
Composition 18:00~18:15【Opening Session】
Lecturer: Yutaka Hasegawa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefectural University)
18:15~19:00【Group Discussion (1)】
Divide into groups and share the contents of the pre-assignment
Exchange of opinions on themes to be discussed in the second half of the group
19:00~19:40【Group Discussion (2)】
Exchange of opinions on the theme chosen in the first half of the group work
19:40~19:55【Sharing】
Sharing of opinions expressed in the second half of the group work
19:55~20:00【Closing】

* Depending on the number of applicants, some contents may change.
Participation Fee free
Target Anyone who is a high school teacher can participate.
* On the day of the event, if possible, please bring your business card and exchange contact information with other participants.
Remarks After the event, a social gathering will be held near Kyoto Station. Please inform us of your participation in the social gathering on the participation application form. Details will be communicated after application. (Membership fee is planned to be 4,000 yen ~ 5,000 yen)
Upcoming Exhibitions We plan to change the theme and hold it about once every 2~3 months.

How to apply

Please download the following application form (1st sheet: application form, 2nd sheet: pre-assignment), fill in the required information, and send it to the University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat by fax or e-mail.


The 2nd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting [Download the application form]

FAX:075-353-9101
E-mail: kodai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline

Friday, February 15, 2019

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)