Report on the results of the Kyoto University “Learning” Forum 2014
On Sunday, October 26, the Learning Forum 2014 was held at the Conshinkan Hall of Doshisha University’s Imadegawa Campus. Twenty-nine universities and junior colleges in Kyoto disseminated the “charm of learning” at universities in Kyoto through mock lectures, hands-on lectures, and university-specific booths, mainly for high school students and their parents. On the day of the event, we were blessed with good weather, and 1,985 people, including high school students and their parents, attended.
Outline of Implementation
| Date & Time | Sunday, October 26, 2014 9:30~15:40 (Class starts at 10:00~, 1~4th period) |
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| Venue | Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus Conshinkan | |
| Number of Participating Universities | 29 Universities and Junior Colleges | |
| Number of Participants | Total number of participants: 1,985 (1,522 high school students / 374 parents and teachers / 89 unknown) *Including 513 bus participants from the northern Kyoto region (13 schools, 13 buses) |
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| Organizer | Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto) | |
| Sponsors | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / National High School Career Guidance Council / Japan Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools / Japan Career Guidance Association / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education / Nara Prefectural Board of Education / Wakayama Prefectural Board of Education / Shiga Prefectural Board of Education / Shiga Prefecture Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools / Osaka City Board of Education / Osaka Private Junior and Senior High School Federation | |
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Contents of the project
There were 31 mock lectures in various fields, 13 hands-on lectures, and a student project called “Campus Talk” where students could interact with current university students. The university-specific booths were crowded with people who consulted about everything from small questions about university life to specific admission methods.
Visitor scene:
Mock lecture
Reception scene:
Hands-on course
Campus
talk with university students at each university booth
◇ Other Courses
Lectures for parents, writing expression, mathematics, career courses for high school students, campus life introduction and consultation corners, and lectures for high school teachers were held.
We are currently considering more substantial projects for the next fiscal year.
Please join us at the 2015 Learning Forum!
About the Kyoto University Learning Forum 2014
Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto Learning Forum
TEL: 075-353-9153 E-mail: manabiforum@consortium.or.jp
〒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)
