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【For High School Teachers】”The 9th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” May 29 (Sat) Call for Participants

　
We are pleased to announce that the 9th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting will be held as follows.

This year marks the fourth year of the Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting. In order to provide a place for students to share their ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management and class improvement, and to interact with them to solve them, we have held them on themes that meet the needs of high schools. Now that we are entering a “development period” as a collaboration between high schools and universities, we would like to think together, connect with each other, and create plans in order to expand the circle between high schools and universities.

Therefore, this time, we will use this opportunity for high school teachers to commit to planning through frank exchanges and opinions between high school teachers and university faculty members regarding the planning of this year’s exchange event.

In addition, based on the opinions here, we will create a plan for the 10th and 11th exchange meetings. Let’s come up with a plan together.

We look forward to your active participation.

* The 9th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, May 29, 2021 14:00~16:00 (Reception 13:45~)
Place: Online (Zoom Meeting)
theme Thinking about planning the 10th and 11th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting
coordinator Kenichi Sato (Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University)
observer Tetsuhide Shino (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)
Moeko Hosoo (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ritsumeikan University)
Composition

14:00~14:10 Opening
14:10~14:15 Introduction of the 10th Project
14:15~14:20 Introduction of the 11th Project
14:20~14:40 Knock on the 10th project
14:40~15:00 Overall sharing of the 10th project
15:00~15:10 Coffee Break
15:10~15:30 Knock on the 11th project
15:30~15:50 Sharing of the 11th project
15:50~16:00 Conclusion and Closing

* “Knocking”: Examining the proposal and fixing any defective parts.
Participation Fee free
Target High School Teacher
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* Those who can participate in a quiet environment where they can speak, etc., and turn on the video microphone.
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)

How to apply

Please fill in the required information from the method (1) or (2) below and apply.
* Applicants will be notified of how to participate in Zoom around 10:00 on the day of the event.

(1) WEB application

Please use the application form at the following URL.
　https://forms.gle/QeYwQ51C5PwxYoHm6

(2) E-mail/Fax application

Please download the application form below and send it to us by e-mail or fax.

◆ The 9th 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

Friday, May 21, 2021

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)

The 26th FD Forum Report is now available

We are pleased to announce the release of the report of the 26th FD Forum held on February 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2021, “What is a University Again~Beyond the Corona Disaster and into a New Era~“.
Click on each item to view the PDF data.

symposium

Can a new model be created for university education, research, and social contribution?
– Based on the experience of COVID-19, we envision a leader in an AI-based and robotized world –
Session 1 Selection of learning time and space according to the purpose of the class
~Flipped classrooms that foster deep learning
Session 2 Toward an Open Classroom and an Open University
~Thinking about the Possibilities of Media Classes~
Subcommittee 3 What does it mean to study (at university)?　What does it mean to teach?　And what makes a good class?
Session 4 Issues required of universities and university faculty and staff in the future
Subcommittee 5 Thinking about the future of on-the-job education
Session 6 Educational Development Support in the With/After Corona Era
Session 7 Facing a Motivational Crisis
Session 8 Thinking about remote classes using ICT
Session 9 “University Reform” from the Perspective of Young Researchers
―Looking ahead to the era of after-corona―
Session 10 Our Latest Education Reform Vision
– What we should learn from the educational philosophy and three policies of newly established universities and faculties in recent years
Session 11 Training of Childcare Workers in a New Lifestyle
-Focusing on the seminar subject “Child-rearing support”-

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD Forum Secretariat
TEL 075-353-9163　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)

Recruitment of Companies Accepting Internships for International Students in 2021 (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2021 Internship Recruitment for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) has been conducting an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies that can accept international students. We are looking forward to receiving applications from Kyoto companies that are interested in hiring international students in the future.

*For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies

 

Purpose and Features

This program provides opportunities for international students living in the Kyoto area who are aiming to find employment at Japan companies to deepen their understanding of the business content and attractiveness of companies in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises) through work experience, and aims to promote their motivation to recruit and find employment through mutual understanding between international students and companies, and to establish international students in the Kyoto area after employment. For host companies, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. In addition, for international students, understanding the corporate culture and work style in Japan will help them acquire the ability to find employment and play an active role in Japan.

 

Eligible companies

Companies and organizations that have a head office or office in Kyoto Prefecture (in the event of a large number of applications, priority will be given to small and medium-sized enterprises).

* As a general rule, about 40 companies headquartered in the Kyoto area can accept employees at their offices in the Kyoto area.
* We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies that agree with the “Appendix: Ideas that we would like to ask the host companies to agree with”.

* We ask that you consider accepting 1~3 international students per company. If you are not matched with an international student, we do not ask you to accept them unreasonably.

 

Eligible International Students

Students who are enrolled in a school that is a member of the International Student Study Kyoto Network and are scheduled to graduate or complete the course of their school in March 2023. (Those who wish to graduate or complete in March or September 2022 are not excluded.)

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview.

* Includes those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries.

* For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and conduct preliminary training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

[2019度実績]Dispatch of 27 international students to 17 host companies

[2020度実績]　Dispatch of 6 international students to 5 host companies

 

Period of employment

You will be provided with the opportunity to experience work during the period of mid-August 2021 ~ late September 2021.

* For details such as the actual period of employment, such as activities outside the status of residence of international students, please consult with the person in charge of the temporary staffing agency.

 

Acceptance Criteria

(1) Paid internship

This is a paid internship based on a worker dispatch contract. As a general rule, we ask that you provide work experience opportunities of 80 hours or more.

*International students are allowed to work within the scope of “permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence (28 hours per week)” during the class period, but can work up to 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. Please note that the summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please consult with the coordinator

Company Burden: Dispatch fee (¥1,160 per hour), Student transportation fee (up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the management contractor (dispatch company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required at the host company, and the procedures are extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company.

(2) Unpaid internship

This is a project implemented as an agreement-type internship in which the host company and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat conclude an agreement regarding the acceptance of internships. During the implementation period, we ask that you provide work experience opportunities for at least 3 days and 40 hours in principle. In addition, we also ask that you set up no more than 30% of the time for the entire program for the purpose of understanding the company and the profession for the purpose of engaging in production activities.

Company burden: In principle, there is no such expense, but please bear the expenses such as transportation expenses during the period.

 

Flow after applying for participation of the host company

After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing agency will proceed with specific administrative procedures.

(1) Advance application for companies (deadline: Friday, April 30)

* Click here for pre-registration

(2) Acceptance of registration for companies (deadline: Friday, June 4)

(3) Confirmation and decision of program content (early ~ mid-June)

* The secretariat will confirm the contents of the paid and unpaid programs.

(4) Exchange meetings between host companies and international students

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of. After the exchange meeting, international students submit their wishes to the secretariat of the company where they will work for the internship.

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 *Scheduled to be held online in light of the social situation

【Science students only】Exchange meeting with international students 10:00~12:15 (tentative)

【For all students】Exchange meeting with international students 13:30~17:00 (tentative)

(5) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)

(6) Notification of matching results to international students and companies (early July)

(7) Face-to-face visits to companies (mid~late July)

(8) Confirmation of host international students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreements, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)

(9) Preparatory training for participating international students (international students must participate in either Tuesday, August 10 or Wednesday, August 11)

(10) Employment at the host company (August 15 (Sun) ~ September 24 (Fri))

(11) Post-training for participating international students (Saturday, November 6)

(12) Achievement debriefing and exchange meeting for international students and companies (Saturday, November 20)

 

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here) and send the electronic data of the application form as an attachment to an e-mail, or fill out the application form (click here).

When applying with the host company application form,2021year4moon30sun(gold)17:00untilPlease send it to the following contact information. If you are unable to apply by April 30, please contact the secretariat.

* After confirming the contents, the management contractor (dispatch company) will contact the company that applied for the application and whether or not it is possible to participate.

 

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Okamoto, Kondo, Yamamoto)

TEL: 075-353-9164 FAX: 075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp *Please replace ◆ with @.

 

Outline of the presentation in Kyoto in English

 

Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when people from overseas ask you, “What kind of country is Japan?”
You are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan… Mr./Ms., please join us!
　　　
 ~~Outline of “Presentation on Kyoto in English” ~~

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan.
〈Training Day (6 sessions in total)〉Implementation method: Face-to-face method Time: 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)
1. Saturday, May 29, 2021 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions that explain traditional Japan culture in English
2. Saturday, June 5, 2021: Traditional culture (1) Hands-on experience of the tea ceremony
3. Saturday, June 12, 2021: Traditional Culture (2) Hands-on experience with flower arrangement
4. Saturday, June 19, 2021: Garden tour (無鄰菴)
5. Saturday, July 3, 2021: Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto.
Discuss with international students
6. Saturday, July 10, 2021: Individual Presentation
◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto
(It does not matter what course you are enrolled in (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral program))
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 63 / TOEIC 650 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: about 20 people
◎ Fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 29 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation and other expenses related to the course.
◎ Application period: April 9, 2021 (Friday) ~ April 30, 2021 (Friday) 12:00〆　
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by e-mail by Saturday, May 1 after a lottery.
◎ Application guidelines:
Please apply using this application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

◎ Notes:
* Please note that in light of the social situation regarding self-restraint of events to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, the holding of this project may be canceled (or postponed) or the content may be changed even at the last minute. In the case of online training (there is a possibility that some of the training will be face-to-face), it is essential to have an Internet connection that can access the online training and a computer environment with camera and microphone functions.

* The implementation of the “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” for the 2021 academic year has not yet been decided. (The decision will be made by the start of the training and will be communicated to the participants.) ）

“SD Guidebook 2021” has been released!


The “SD Guidebook” is intended for those who have started working as university staff.
We want them to be interested in SD (Staff Development), which refers to efforts to develop the skills of university staff.
It was created with the aim of raising awareness of working in higher education.
We hope that this will help develop the skills of the university staff who will be responsible for the future management of the university.
You can download the PDF file, so please make use of it.

Ⅰ． What is SD?
II. Functions Required of University Staff
III..SD Project of the University Consortium Kyoto
IV. SD-related programs in Japan
V..Distinctive Training Programs at Member Schools
VI. Sources of information on higher education and national policy trends
VII.. Selected periodicals and SD-related books on higher education

Publisher: University Consortium Kyoto SD Training Committee

* The next edition is scheduled to be published in 2023.

Click here for details

【Report】The 18th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum Report is now available.

　
On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2020, we have completed the report collection of the 18th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University, “Entrance Examination Reform as a ‘Connection of Education’ II.~Changing the Guidance and Evaluation of High School Education: How High Schools and Universities Approach Entrance Examinations and Education~“. Click on each item below to view the PDF file. You can also view the full-page report collection in PDF format from the link below.
Since this event will be held online free of charge, we will not be sending out a booklet of reports.

The next 19th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose Entrance Examination Reform as a “Connection of Education” II.
~Changing the Guidance and Evaluation of High School Education: How High Schools and Universities Approach Entrance Examinations and Education~
Case Report (1) Creating a mechanism to unearth students’ independence
~Now, the moment of brilliance~
Case Report (2) 10 Years of Lesson Study for the Development of Qualities and Abilities
~Aiming to Cultivate PISA-type Academic Skills and Inquiry Skills~
Case Report (3) History of Chiba University’s High School-University Collaboration and Connection Education Reform
~Aiming to Strengthen the Ability to Develop Global Human Resources in the Sciences~
Panel Discussion How do high schools and universities deal with entrance examinations and education?

Part 2: Breakout Sessions

Session 1 [Language] Creation of classes that foster logical thinking, judgment, and expression
~Logical ability that transcends the boundaries of subjects~
Session 2 [Geography and Civics] Qualities and abilities that you want to cultivate through the study of geography history and civics
Session 3 [Mathematics] Applying a mathematical perspective and way of thinking
Session 4 [Research] Design and practice of inquiry-based learning by creating learners’ own questions
Special Subcommittee (1) [Development of Admissions Specialists] The 4th Admissions Specialist Skill Development Workshop (Kyoto)
Special Subcommittee (2) [Career Education in Collaboration with High School and University] Report on the results of the Future Session
~What has changed since the executive committee system~

other

Participant Survey Results

* You can see the full-page report collection here.
　Report on the 18th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University

Contact us

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
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Finished】Announcement of “University Consortium Kyoto Medium- to Long-Term Plan ‘Stage 5 Plan (2019-2023)’ Project Progress Report Meeting”

Since its establishment in 1994, the Foundation has developed a variety of initiatives as the first university consortium organization in Japan and as a platform for university and regional collaboration, collaborating with its 48 member universities and junior colleges in collaboration with local communities, industry, business associations, and local governments.
In March 2019, we formulated the Fifth Stage Plan, a five-year medium-term plan from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2023, and are currently developing initiatives.
We would like to inform you that we will hold the following debriefing session to report on the progress of this project and the project promotion policy for FY2021 and beyond to member schools and citizens.

1 Date and time
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 19:00~19:45 (Reception starts at 18:45)

2 Format
Online (Zoom) *Zoom meeting URL will be sent to participants at a later date.

3 Contents
Progress of the Stage 5 Plan and Achievement of Numerical Targets

4 How to apply
From Tuesday, January 26, 2021 to Friday, February 5, 2021, please fill in the following information in the email.
Please apply.
□ Name, □ attributes (students, university faculty and staff, government officials, Kyoto citizens, etc.)
□ Contact information (e-mail address)

[Destination Email]
pf-kyoto-ml[at]consortium.or.jp Change *[at] to @.

5 Miscellaneous
On the day of the event, representatives from member universities and organizations of the Foundation are scheduled to attend.

6 Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto (Ikeda, Nomura, Sugama)
TEL: 075-353-9130 (Reception hours: 9:00~17:00 except Sundays and Mondays)

Kyoto Student Public Relations Department held a dedication ceremony for the “Passing Prayer Ema Project”!


The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department has been promoting the “Passing Prayer Ema Project” to support students nationwide who are anxious about the Corona disaster.On Friday, January 15, 2021, from 1:00 p.m., a dedication ceremony was held at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, the general headquarters of Tenmangu Shrine nationwide, to dedicate the thoughts of examinees from all over the country.


　From Thursday, November 5, 2020 to Monday, January 4, 2021, 109 wishes were submitted for university life in Kyoto. It came from all over the country. The collected wishes were hung on a large ema drawn by a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department (using Miyako cedar wood, a wood produced in Kyoto City), and with messages of support from the club members, they prayed for passing the exam and the fulfillment of their wishes at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

 

On the day of the event, it was a warm spring day, and the buds of plum blossoms were beginning to open here and there at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and it was a dedication ceremony that made me think that I was able to deliver the wishes of the examinees to Tenjin-sama (Michima Sugawara).

　All of us at the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department sincerely wish all the students who are taking the exam the best of luck!

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department
TEL 075-353-9130　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)

Nighttime closure of Campus Plaza Kyoto due to the issuance of emergency measures by Kyoto Prefecture (updated on 1/14)

Kyoto Prefecture has issued “Emergency Measures in Kyoto Prefecture to Prevent the Spread of New Coronavirus Infection”
In light of the announcement, Campus Plaza Kyoto
From Monday, January 18, 2021 to Sunday, February 7, 2021, we will suspend
the use of rental rooms after 8 p.m.
*Campus Plaza Kyoto will be closed on Monday, January 18, so it will be available from Tuesday, January 19.
In addition, rental rooms set in the night category (18:00 ~ 21:30) can be used until 20 o’clock, but the full night category fee will be charged.
“Kyoto City Wakamono Employment Support Center” and “The Open University Kyoto Learning Center” in this facility
Please check with each facility for the use of the service.

[Refund of usage fee when canceling a reservation during closed hours]
 1. Eligibility ⓵
During the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Measures Period (1/14~2/7),
　　 when canceling a reservation for use of a usage category that includes facility closure hours
⓶ If the reservation has been made as of January 14, 2021 (Thursday)
⓷ When it is not possible to respond to changes in the date of use, postponement, etc.
2. Handling of usage fees or usage fees when all the conditions in 1 above are satisfied
If the usage fee or usage fee for a public facility has already been paid, the full amount will be refunded.
In addition, if you have not paid, we will not ask for delivery.
3. Cancellation Period
If the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Measures are lifted in the middle of the period, a full refund will be provided at that time.
We will no longer accept cancellations.

Note 1 In the “Reservation for use of the usage category including facility closure hours”,
Refunds will not be issued if the facility is used during non-closed hours.
(e.g., facilities that are closed after 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
When the facility is used from 18 o’clock to 20 o’clock.
(A usage fee from 18 o’clock to 21:30 will be charged.) ））
Note 2 Due to the cancellation of the “reservation for use of the usage category including facility closure time”,
If the purpose of use cannot be achieved with respect to the reservation for use of other categories,
Full refunds will also be made for reservations for other categories.
(Example: I made a reservation through the morning, afternoon, and evening divisions of the tournament scheduled to be held.
The tournament itself was canceled due to the unavailability of the nighttime, and the use of the morning and afternoon was used.
If you don’t. ）


・(Kyoto Prefecture) Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Measures
・Refund of usage fees or usage fees when canceling reservations during the closed hours of facilities under the jurisdiction of Kyoto City due to the issuance of emergency measures