8/28 (Fri) IELTS pretesting experience session (mock test) for students!

We will hold an IELTS pretesting trial session (free of charge) for students.

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a free IELTS pretesting trial session for students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
We welcome those who are interested in what IELTS is, those who are planning to take IELTS, and those who want to test their English proficiency.

Click here for the flyer

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3.5 million people around the world take the test annually to study, immigrate, or work.
The IELTS Pretest is a “free” test offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

schedule	Friday, August 28, 2020
time	Group A 9:45~15:30 (50-minute lunch break) Group B 11:45~16:35 (no break)
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories: ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	Group A, Group B: 25 each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
substance	・Explanation of pre-test implementation ・Reading test (75 minutes) ・Listening test (40 minutes) ・Writing test (60 minutes) ・Q&A session (Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association) *For details of each group’s schedule, please check the schedule ≫ of the day ≪ below.
Application	Please fill out the application form below to apply. IELTS Pre-Test Application Form for Students Closed
deadline	Thursday, August 20, 2020
cost	free

* Please note that from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infections, this event may be canceled (or postponed) even at the last minute. In the event of cancellation or change, we will contact you at the registered email address at the time of application.

☆ Precautions for examinees ☆
*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.
*Wearing a mask is mandatory when taking the test. (Limited to plain masks with no text or patterns)
* The temperature will be measured on the day, and those who are above 37.5° will not be able to take the test.

≪ Schedule (tentative) on the day of the event≫
◎ Group A
9:45 Registration starts
10:00 Explanation
Listening test (40 minutes)
11:10 Lunch Break
12:00 Reading Exam (75 minutes)
Writing Exam (60 minutes)
15:20 Q&A session
15:30 End

◎ Group B
11:45 Registration starts
12:00 Explanation
Reading Exam (75 minutes)
Writing Exam (60 minutes)
15:20 Q&A session
15:30 Listening test (40 minutes)
16:35 End

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

Call for Participation in 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (First Half: 1st ~ 3rd)

A total of 7 sessions are scheduled for this year!
First of all, we are looking for participants for the 1st ~ 3rd online course!

7/3 (Fri) Application Deadline!! The deadline has been extended!
Application for the 1st training: Final deadline of Monday, July 13
Application for the 2nd and 3rd training: Final deadline is Monday, July 20

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

Outline of the event

* The 1st ~ 3rd lectures will be online using ZOOM.

Session 1: Saturday, July 18, 2020University Introduction and Campus Tour (English Level: Beginner ~ Intermediate)

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
　　　→ Mr. Bhutto has been changed due to ill health. Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo
　　　* Please prepare one copy of your own university pamphlet as it will be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Active Learning Seminar: Teaching Methods for Courses Using English for Remote Classes (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members 3rd Training on Chinese Culture on Saturday, August 1, 2020 (language level is not required)

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

☆ For details such as training content, hours, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (1st ~ 3rd) Details Page

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July.
* For applications for the extended application period, we will send you a course guide on a first-come, first-served basis.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Kyoto College “University Relay Course” Schedule Change

Kyoto College “University Relay Course” page
(https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/sg/college-relay)
As announced in, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the following 5 courses have been [rescheduled] and [canceled].

[Schedule change]
Saturday, December 12, 2020 (Revised from Saturday, July 4, 2020) Kyoto Tachibana University
Saturday, January 9, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, June 13, 2020) Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Saturday, February 6, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, July 11, 2020) Tanechiin University
Saturday, February 20, 2021 (Revised from Saturday, June 27, 2020) Kyoto Seika University

[Cancelled]
May 30 (Sat) Hanazono University

The capacity of the course has been changed from the original 250 to 130 students.
Please note that we will take measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Thank you.

【For High School Teachers】Call for Participants for the 6th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting on Thursday, August 6

The “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” is a place where people who transcend the boundaries of schools and their founders can share their ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and interact with each other to solve problems.

The 6th meeting will be held as follows.

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, some schools have started online classes, but few schools are offering interactive remote classes. Active Learning (hereinafter referred to as “AL”), which is recommended to be introduced in the new Course of Study. It is difficult to achieve this in online classes, and the development of such a method is desired.
Therefore, in a limited ICT environment, we will share how to realize AL instead of just one-sidedly transferring knowledge by using online.
In addition, we will use this as an opportunity to sort out the differences between the academic skills that can only be acquired through online AL and those that can only be acquired through face-to-face AL, and to explore hints on how to use online classes and face-to-face classes according to their goals.

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.

* The 6th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

Date & Time	Thursday, August 6, 2020 18:00~20:00 (Reception 17:45~)
Place:	Online (Zoom Meeting)
theme	“Practicing Active Learning Using Online”
coordinator	Moeko Hosoo (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ritsumeikan University)
Lecturer	Mr. Ichiro Higashi (Principal Teacher, Kyoto Municipal Copper Camel Arts and Crafts High School)
Composition	18:00~18:10 Opening remarks 18:10~18:25 Self-introduction, sharing of practical examples and challenges 18:25~18:45 Short lecture from the instructor 18:45~18:55 Q&A for the short lecture 18:55~19:05 Coffee Break 19:05~19:25 Preparation of countermeasure plan 19:25~19:45 Presentation of countermeasures by each group and Q&A session 19:45~19:50 Comments from the Instructor 19:50~20:00 Closing Remarks * Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee	free
Target	High School Teacher * However, it is for those who can turn on video and audio and participate in group work.
Occupancy	First 25 people
Upcoming Exhibitions	We plan to change the theme and hold it about once every 2~3 months. This year, the event will be held online until the end of the new coronavirus infection.

How to apply

Please fill in the required information (including pre-assignments) by the method (1) or (2) below and apply.
* Pre-assignments will be distributed to applicants in advance and will be used for group work on the day.
* Applicants will be notified of their Zoom meeting ID and password around 16:00 on the day of the meeting.

(1) WEB application

Please use the application form at the following URL.
　　https://forms.gle/ouR7ihBdqxiw4b4w8

(2) E-mail/Fax application

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

◆The 6th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Participation Application Form [Download]

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

【Please be careful】

*Please let us know the email address you registered when you logged in to Zoom.
*Use Zoom’s breakout room function to divide students into groups in advance.
* If you do not have a Zoom account, please create one in advance.

Application Deadline

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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)

【Important】Cancellation of the 2020 University Consortium Kyoto “Kyoto Presentation in English (5/23~7/4)”

【Important】2020 University Consortium Kyoto “Kyoto Presentation in English (5/23~7/4)” has been cancelled

Due to the recent spread of the new coronavirus infection, we have carefully considered the implementation of the program, but from the perspective of preventing the spread of infection, we have decided to cancel the “Presentation of Kyoto in English” from May 23 to July 4.

The postponement of this program will be carefully considered in light of the future social situation.

We have already started accepting applications from the end of March, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the students who were planning to take the course and the instructors who were preparing for the growth of the students, and for the guidance during the application period. Thank you for your understanding.

April 17, 2nd year of Reiwa
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (*Please replace the ■ part with @)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Addition of Rental Room

From Sunday, March 1, 2020, we will start renting out the 5th lecture room on the 6th floor.

For facility reservations, please visit or visit the museum from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020
We will start accepting applications by phone.

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.
* Please check the details of the 5th lecture room on the 6th floor from the following.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/info

The 3rd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting Registration is now being accepted!

Let’s learn the basics of rubrics, share daily questions and issues with instructors and participants, and
think about creating and using rubrics better!

The 3rd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting “Rubric from scratch”
We have established the “Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting” as a place where faculty and staff from other universities can interact with faculty and staff on various themes related to FD beyond the boundaries of their own university. In the third session, Mr. Gary Domochi (Vice President and Professor, The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics / Director of the Center for Higher Education and Innovation) will be invited as a lecturer to give a lecture on the basic knowledge of rubrics and how to use them. He will also touch on the ICE rubric, which is an evolution of the rubric. We are looking forward to receiving applications from those who want to learn rubrics from scratch and those who want to deepen their understanding of rubrics. You can see the first and second sessions from the following URL. https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/fd/interaction ◆ 3rd Information flyer [Download from here]
schedule	Saturday, February 22, 2020 13:30~16:30 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting 13:00~15:00 Opening and self-introduction 13:40~15:00 Lecture “Rubric ~ Is it possible to visualize learning outcomes?” 15:10~16:30 Group Discussion
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

■ Capacity
About 24 people (first-come, first-served basis)

■ Participation fee
: Free

■ Application
* The application has been closed because the capacity has been reached.

■ Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto
FD Business TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Finished】2019 Foundation Designated Research Assignment Research Results Report Meeting and Information Exchange Meeting will be held

The University Consortium Kyoto has established designated research topics for the purpose of contributing to the improvement and review of projects, as well as new development and sophistication, and conducts research by faculty and staff of the member schools of the Foundation. We will hold the following results report meeting and information exchange meeting to announce the results of the survey research conducted in FY2019. We look forward to your participation.
(Registration required, free of charge)

1. Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 14:30~16:30 (Achievement Report Meeting)

16:30~18:00 (Information exchange meeting *Snacks available)

2. Venue: Achievement Debriefing Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

Information Exchange Meeting Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access

3. Contents of the report

(1) Theme 1: Kyoto Women’s University

a) Theme

The Role of the University Consortium Kyoto in the Promotion of Recurrent Education in Kyoto

―Toward the Construction of the Kyoto Model-

b) Outline of research

The purpose of this study is to propose specific measures based on empirical research on the role played by the University Consortium Kyoto in order to build a recurrent education that contributes to solving the problems facing Kyoto by utilizing the research and educational resources of the 48 member universities. In addition to examining various forms of recurrent education that are suitable for the regional characteristics of Kyoto, we conducted a fact-finding survey on employment support for women who have interrupted their careers, training engineers in traditional industries, and recurrent education related to business succession of small and medium-sized enterprises.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Women’s University Executive Vice President and Director of the Center for Regional Cooperation Research Eiko Takeyasu

(2) Theme 2: Kyoto Bunkyo University

a) Theme

Growth Tracking Survey of Graduates and Students of Various SD Training Programs and Systematic SD Training in the Future

b) Outline of research

Among the various types of SD training conducted by the University Consortium Kyoto, we will conduct a growth tracking survey of all graduates of the current SD seminar and the former university administrator training, which is the flagship training with the highest load in both quality and quantity, and verify the effectiveness of the training. By measuring the effectiveness of these programs and at the same time comparing them with similar programs nationwide, we will clarify their strengths and weaknesses and propose how to build a training system as a university consortium Kyoto SD project in the future.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Bunkyo University Director of Educational Planning Division, Takamichi Murayama

4. How to apply

If you would like to participate, please join us by January 14 (Tue) ~ February 25 (Tue)

Please apply using the application form on the Foundation’s website.

Application form URL:

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chosakenkyu/shiteikadai/form-1

< Contact>

University Consortium Kyoto Research & Public Relations Division

Tel: 075-353-9130 Fax: 075-353-9101

E－mail:　 shitei-kadai-ml [at] consortium.or.jp
Please change ※[at] to @

【For High School Teachers】”The 5th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” February 1, 2020 (Sat) Call for Participants

The “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” is a place where people who transcend the boundaries of schools and their establishments to exchange ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and share their thoughts on solutions.

The 5th meeting will be held as follows.
This time, under the theme of “Class Experience and Gathering for Exchanging Opinions to Acquire Problem-Finding Skills,” participants will have a question-making class experience and interaction with each other to acquire problem-finding skills in inquiry-based learning and comprehensive learning.

Isn’t it important for high school and university students to acquire the skills and mindset to design and practice learning spaces where learners can ask their own questions and delve into those questions while learning from others?
It is also important for us as teachers to be able to learn, understand, and use new ways of learning to identify issues.
Therefore, this time, we aim to cultivate the ability to find problems in inquiry-based learning and comprehensive learning while interacting with each other in a group work format.

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	Saturday, February 1, 2020 13:30~16:30 (Reception 13:15~) *Late participation is also welcome.
Place:	Kyoto Keizai Center 6F (Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center Floor) Conference Room 6-B (78 Higashiiri Hakotani-hocho, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
theme	Classroom experience and exchange of opinions to acquire problem-finding skills
lecturer	Kenichi Sato (Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University / Representative Director, NPO Hatenathon Co-Creation Lab)
Composition	13:30 Opening, Sharing Objectives and Goals 13:40 Building Relationships 13:50 Experience the question-making class 14:40 Digging into the question 14:55 Coffee Break 15:05 Planning and designing a question-making class 15:45 Q&A, exchange of opinions 16:15 Reflection on learning 16:30 Ending * 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, we would appreciate it if you could bring your business card and exchange contact information with other participants.
Remarks	After the event, a social gathering is planned near Shijo Karasuma (near the venue). 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.

* The 5th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

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 5th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Participation Application Form [Download]

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

Application Deadline

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
* It has been extended.

Inquiries

Applications for the 2nd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting are now being accepted

We have established the “Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting” as a place where faculty and staff from other universities can interact with faculty and staff on various themes related to FD beyond the boundaries of their own university.
We look forward to your participation.

Part 2
Thinking about “learning achievement” Why don’t you think about “learning achievement” together with the participants, from “why do we need to measure the level of learning in the first place?” to regular reports and tests. In a small group, you will be able to exchange opinions freely. Let’s bring what you want to hear about the efforts of other universities and what you can introduce in the initiatives of your own university, and interact with the faculty and staff of other universities. After the exchange meeting, a tea party will be held. You are free to participate and can leave during the session. Please feel free to join us. You can see the first session from the following URL. https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/fd/interaction ◆ 2nd Information flyer [Download from here]
schedule	Wednesday, November 13, 2019 18:30~20:30 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting 20:30~20:50 Tea Party
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

■ Eligibility
Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
* Full-time or part-time, and the number of years of work does not matter
* You can participate regardless of whether you are a member school or a non-member school.

■ Capacity
40 (first-come, first-served basis)

■ Participation fee
: Free

■ Application
Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
~~Application deadline: Friday, November 8, 2019 ⇒~~ application has been closed.

■ Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto
FD Business TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)