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Reiwa 4th Year Gakumachi Collaboration Project Gakumachi NEWS!

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 4th year school town collaboration project.

The “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” is a “learning town collaboration project” in which universities and students and the local community collaborate to recruit and support projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We would like to inform you of the efforts of this year’s selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21st, I visited “Camo Cinema 17“!

This time, it was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the Corona disaster.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He was actively engaged in public relations activities such as SNS on Instagram, Twitter, and blogs, and distributing leaflets on the street and at events. The original date of the event, Saturday 20th, was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, there was a time when it rained heavily during the day, but the event was held safely without a hitch.

“Kamo Cinema” was launched 20 years ago by Ritsumeikan University students who were interested in environmental conservation of the Kamo River, the symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a city of students, as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer. Since then, this year marks the 17th year of the event as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to the Kamo River.

On the day of the event, a cleanup activity called “Pikakamo” was held from 3:30 p.m., slightly staggered due to rain. At the same time, the first “used book exchange event” was held. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books that are thrown away, it was also part of the SDGs initiatives, and books of various genres were lined up at the venue, from novels to picture books, illustrated books, and old magazines. Some of the books had messages for the exchangers, and it was such a project that warmed the feelings of the recipients. In addition, there was a quiz-style project for children and their families, and it was an event that men and women of all ages could participate in.

This year’s film is “Music.”　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is an anime film that skillfully visualizes the “initial impulse to music”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When I asked the executive committee members why “Music” was chosen among the many film works, they said that it was a film that reminded us of the importance of “culture” through film, and that we decided to screen such a work at this Camo Cinema because it reminded us of the importance of “culture” while the opportunities to come into contact with and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature did not drop much and it was hot, but as the screening time approached, more and more people came to watch the film, and many people who were strolling along the Kamo River stopped to look at the screen.

In the future, he said that he is thinking of events that can be done on a daily basis, not just once a year.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

 

 

 

 

(Finished) [For Students] 10/15 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office in Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students affiliated with member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
If you are starting to study for TOEFL in order to study abroad in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, please join us!
This year’s event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free.
The application deadline is 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7, but we will close as soon as the capacity is reached, so please apply as soon as possible. (Closed)

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers.
It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Click here for seminar outline → 20221015 University Consortium Kyoto TOEFL iBT Skill Up Flyer

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:00~13:00 (Zoom entry starts at 9:30~)
* Take breaks as appropriate

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories:

・Those who are starting to study for TOEFL or those who are planning to take the iBT test
・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
(Closed)

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Full-time Lecturer, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT test
– Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL®テスト日本事務局]　
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please replace ■ with @.) ）

2022 Internship Program Practical Experience Exchange Meeting

2022 Internship Business and Public Course Practical Experience Exchange Meeting

Approximately 200 trainees will be divided into three groups and will give presentations on what they have learned through the practical training.
Please take a look at the experiences of the trainees at various host destinations.

Date and time

Date Time: Saturday, September 17, 2022 15:00~
Held online
*Free entry and exit

Who should attend?

・Organizations registered as recipients of internships
・University officials of students participating in the Foundation’s internship
* If you are a member of a group or university other than the above and would like to visit, please contact the secretariat below.

Inquiries

〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL.075－353－9106/ FAX.075－353－9101
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

Applications for the 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! （7/20～9/30）

Business Overview

In order to contribute to the development of higher education, we exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.

Outline of the event

theme

Aiming for the enhancement of higher education and the development of local communities
~Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of University Consortiums~

Purpose of the Tournament

The restructuring of higher education and contribution to local communities through industry-academia-government collaboration, as outlined by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in its “Grand Design for Higher Education for 2040,” are the themes that “Gakuen City Hachioji” has been working on for about half a century. As universities and other institutions return to the city center and the new image of campuses due to the shift to online is being examined due to the coronavirus pandemic, we would like to review the characteristics of “suburban campuses” that are different from “urban campuses” and the value of the “University Consortium,” and make this an opportunity for people all over the country to think about the direction that the university consortium should aim for and the means to achieve it.

schedule

Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:45~19:00, Sunday , October 16, 2022 10:00~12:00

meeting place

Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe (Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Industrial Exchange Center)
(3-19-2 Myojin-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo) * 6 minutes walk from JR Hachioji Station

Participation Fee

Admission: (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) Free
Information Exchange Meeting: Free for both (General) and (Students)
* Those who wish to collect the report will need to pay 1,000 yen separately.

Co sponsored by

National University Consortium Council, University Consortium Hachioji

support

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Association of National Universities, Association of Public Universities, Association of Private Universities of Japan,
Japan Association of Private Universities, National Association of Public Junior Colleges, Japan Association of Private Junior Colleges, National Governors’ Association, Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun,
Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan Keizai Shimbun, Kyodo News, Tokyo Shimbun
Hachioji City, Hachioji City Gakuen City Cultural Fureai Foundation, Hachioji Tourism and Convention Association,
Hachioji Textile Industry Association, Tokyo Metropolitan Television Co., Ltd., J-COM Tokyo Co., Ltd. Hachioji & Hino Bureau

schedule

Click here for the schedule for Day 1 Day 2

substance

For details, please see the special website or leaflet.

Special site (Click the image below to go to the special site)

The 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

Day 1 (1st floor C/D venues)

Opening Ceremony ⏰12:30-13:00
“Sanbanji” by Hachioji Car Doll (Nishikawa Koyanagiza)
Opening Remarks ⏰13:00-13:15
Hikaru Kurosaka (Representative Secretary, National Association of University Consortiums)
Shinichiro Ito (President, University Consortium Hachioji)
Takashi Ishimori (Mayor of Hachioji)
Keynote Speech ⏰13:15-14:15
“Regional Sustainability and the Future of Universities” Hiromichi Yoshitake (President, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
Summary: After describing how important sustainable regional development is for the future of Japan and what is necessary for this purpose, I would like to confirm that the essence of a university is to “develop education and research from an international perspective while being rooted in the community,” and I would like to think together with the Mr./Ms. of the participants about what universities should do in the future and what they should do to achieve this.
⏰Break 14:15-15:30
⏰Stage 15:30-15:45
Car Doll and Student Collaboration
Summary: From the “Student’s “KOTEN” Performing Arts Hachioji Car Doll Experience Course” conducted by the Hachioji City Gakuen City Cultural Fureai Foundation, we will perform a collaborative performance of car dolls to the tune of a short song freely created by the students.
Administrative Report ⏰on Education 15:45-16:15
“Trends in Higher Education Policy” Kazuyuki Furuta (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Summary: I would like to report on recent trends in higher education policy in Japan.
⏰Symposium 16:15-17:45
“Regional Contribution and Education by the University Consortium Hachioji ~The Current Situation and Future of “Marugoto Campus Hachioji”~”
Summary: Based on the keynote speech, we will express opinions and discuss the state of universities and the development of university cities in the Hachioji region from the standpoints of industry, academia, and government.
Speakers
Yasuyuki Furumoto (Professor, Department of Tourism and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyorin University)
Tomoyuki Furuse (CEO of Cosmo Instruments Co., Ltd.)
Akira Sugihara (Director, General Manager, Planning Department, Kogakuin University)
Hiromichi Yoshitake (President, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
Ms. Motoyoko Kiuchi (Deputy Mayor of Hachioji City)
Kazuyuki Furuta (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
coordinator
Masamitsu Mochizuki (Deputy Director, Center for Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Soka University)
⏰Conclusion 17:45-17:50
Masamitsu Mochizuki (Deputy Director, Center for Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Soka University)
Information Exchange ⏰18:00-19:00
You can exchange information with consortium members who participated from all over the country. We look forward to your participation.
* Meals are not provided.
Greeting: Mr. Takashi Ishimori (Mayor of Hachioji)
Greeting: Mr. Kazuyuki Hizume (President, Fuji no Kuni Regional and University Consortium)
⏰Greeting 19:00
Greeting: Mr. Yuji Kawano (Representative Secretary, National Association of University Consortiums)

Day 1 (Room B on the 1st floor)

Poster Session ⏰10:45-15:30
In the poster session, we will introduce advanced examples and activities of consortium organizations nationwide. We are also planning to exhibit companies. Please use it as a place to collect practical efforts and various information.
・Core Time (1) (10:45-11:45)
・Core Time (2) (14:45-15:30)
Mini-presentations (14:15-14:45) Each group will introduce themselves in the poster session venue for about 1 minute.

 

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Day 2

meeting place Breakout Session ⏰10:00-12:00

Room C on the 1st floor

Subcommittee 1 “Attempts and Issues in Human Resource Development for Regional Revitalization”
(Contact: Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama)
“Regional revitalization” is being tackled by the public and private sectors. However, the results generally remain scarce. I wonder why. It has been mentioned that “human resource development” is one of the most important strategies for creating the attractiveness of the region, but it is necessary to carefully examine whether it has been realized. We will consider the possibilities and challenges of a business plan that makes full use of people, goods, money, and IT, taking advantage of the strengths of industry-academia-government collaboration, which is pioneered by Network Tama, including matters discussed by Keidanren’s subcommittee.
reporter
“Industry-Academia Collaboration in Tama” Mr. Tsutomu Usui (President, Keisai Technos Co., Ltd.)
“Energize the community with the Tachikawa Citizen Department!” Mr. Kunihiko Komachi (Former Superintendent of Education of Tachikawa City)
“Practical Knowledge and University Education: The Entire Regional Campus” Masato Masuda (Professor, Faculty of Sociology, Hosei University)
coordinator
Sukehiro Hosono (Executive Director, Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama, Professor Emeritus, Chuo University)

Room D on the 1st floor

Session 2 “Promoting Diversity in Higher Education Institutions” (Contact: Mie Higher Education Consortium)
For three years from the first year of Reiwa, we took the opportunity of commissioning the project from Mie Prefecture to plan classes and public lectures on diversity, and worked to spread the idea of promoting diversity throughout the prefecture. Classes were held on a variety of themes from faculty members of the consortium, which encompasses a wide variety of schools and faculties. In addition to reviewing the project, we will consider how inter-university collaboration should be in the university consortium and how to develop the results of the project.
Reporter Coordinator
“Higher Education Consortium Mie’s Diversity Promotion Activity Report”
Mitsugu Tanaka (Regional Revitalization Promotion Coordinator, Mie Higher Education Consortium)
reporter
“Initiatives and Education on LGBT Diversity in Universities”
Keitaro Kobayashi (Vice President, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Yokkaichi University)
“Diversity in Early Childhood Education”
Mr. Yoshiaki Tamura (Assistant to the President, Associate Professor, Ohashi Gakuen Humanitek Junior College)

3rd floor
Conference Room 1

Subcommittee 3
“Disseminating the Charm of Hachioji through Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration ~From the Business Results of the University Consortium Hachioji~”
(Contact: University Consortium Hachioji)
We will introduce the “charm of Hachioji” from the perspective of students, based on operational data and other information about the multiple industry-academia-government collaboration events (student presentations, student planning project subsidies, commercial contests) that have been held for many years and the efforts of the Hachioji City Gakuen City Culture Division with students as the main characters. Through these case studies, we will consider and discuss the ideal form of industry-academia-government collaboration centered on students and students’ awareness of the area where the university is located.
reporter
“Industry-Academia Collaboration and the Appeal of Hachioji as Seen in Student Presentations”
Hideaki Kawashima (Associate Professor, Department of International Business, Soka Women’s Junior College)
“The charm of Hachioji as seen in the Hachioji Student CM Contest”
Yumi Awano (Professor, Department of Media Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Tokyo Zokei University)
“The Role of the Hachioji City School City Culture Division”
Erika Ochiai (Hachioji City, Civic Activity Promotion Department, Gakuen City Culture Division)
coordinator
Mitsuru Iwata (Secretary General, University Consortium Hachioji)

Room B on the 1st floor

Session 4
“Urban Development through Regional Cooperation Activities~Toward the Revitalization of Kyoto’s University and Student Towns~”
In Kyoto, through collaborative projects with various local communities by universities and students, students can learn and grow in a way that cannot be obtained on campus, and we are working to revitalize Kyoto as a whole by solving the problems faced by the region. In this subcommittee, we would like to introduce initiatives, ideas, and practical examples from various perspectives, including universities, students, governments, and university consortiums, and provide an opportunity to consider their roles and prospects.
Reporter Coordinator
“Regional Collaboration through Inter-University Collaboration by University Consortiums”
Susumu Koizumi (Deputy Secretary-General, University Consortium Kyoto)
reporter
“Continuing to be ‘fun!’ is community development for university students”
Masayuki Ota (Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, Kyoto Tachibana University)
“Regional Cooperation Activities from the Perspective of Local Governments”
Mr. Masanori Nakakoji (Director, University Policy Division, Policy Office, Kyoto City Planning Bureau)
Student Learning through Community Collaboration Activities
Kiyotaka Akazawa (Associate Professor, Department of Community Design, Faculty of Sociology, Otani University)

About application

If you would like to participate in the 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, please apply here.

Application period: July 20, 2022 (Wed) 10:00 ~ September 30, 2022 (Fri) 23:59 *Extended

≫ request to everyone participating in the forum≪ please click here.

Step 1　Apply from the web

Please register your e-mail address from the “Apply” button above. Please access the “Application Form” URL sent to your registered email address, enter it according to the instructions on the screen, and receive the “Application Completion Email”.

Step 2 Payment

After completing the application procedure in Step 1, you will receive a payment slip (invoice) to your registration information by mail. Please pay the participation fee at the convenience store on time.

* The price to be paid will be used for various preparations such as printing costs, web system operation costs, communication costs, etc. Please note that we will not be able to respond to refunds for any reason.
* For convenience stores that can handle it, please see the back of the enclosed payment slip (invoice).
* Payment cannot be made at financial institutions such as banks and Japan Post Bank.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure and payment in Step 1 will not be able to participate.

Payment: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 24:00

Step 3 Receive an invitation email

Once the application is completed (after payment is completed), please receive a “Participation Certificate” sent to the registered email address.
If you do not receive an email after Thursday, October 13, please contact the council secretariat.

Step 4: On the day of the forum

On the day of the forum, please present your “participation certificate” (printed or on the reception screen of your mobile phone) at the reception.

Precautions

* If you do not set cookies in your browser to “Enabled”, you may not be able to apply.
* If you do not receive the “Participation Application Form” notification email, there is a possibility that your e-mail address may be entered incorrectly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please re-enter and resend it in the “E-mail Address Confirmation Form”.
*Please note that you cannot change the subcommittee after completing the application procedure.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure will not be able to participate.
*Keynote speakers, sympositors, coordinators, and breakout group presenters do not need to apply.

Implementation Report

Scheduled to be posted in early November

Inquiries

Secretariat of the National Association of University Consortiums (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL 075-353-9100　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)

【Mainly for high school teachers】”The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” October 15 (Sat) Call for Participants

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.

We are pleased to announce that the 14th meeting will be held as follows.

The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

What is the role of teachers in the time of integrated inquiry?
―How does inquiry change one’s identity as a teacher―

How should we design inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry”?
What should be the role of faculty members in inquiry?
How should inquiry-based learning be evaluated?

As the new Course of Study is fully implemented in all high schools, students will learn about the approach of inquiry and exchange opinions based on various case reports so that they can be used in curriculum design at each high school.
With the keywords of “individually optimal learning,” “companionship,” and “evaluation,” participants will share issues with each other, deepen exchanges, and think about how inquiry can change teachers’ career identities.

This is the second installment of the 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting held in July, with different presenters on the same theme.

We look forward to your active participation.

◆Click here for the 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, October 15, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
reporter Nao Takada (Teacher, Horikawa High School, Kyoto City)
Composition

13:30~13:40 Opening Ceremony
13:40~14:20 Case Report
14:20~14:30 Coffee Break
14:30~15:20 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:20~15:30 Conclusion and Closing

* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target Mainly high school teachers (graduate students who have obtained a high school teaching license are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can turn on the camera and microphone to participate in the breakout session
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
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)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.
*If you wish to participate at the venue, please keep the following points in mind.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

* For those who participate online, we will inform you on how to join Zoom around 10:00 on the day of the event.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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)

IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar for Students and Faculty

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that it will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is a valuable opportunity to invite Japan IELTS experts to learn an overview of IELTS, explanations of questions for each skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking), scoring criteria, study methods, etc. from IELTS. We are looking forward to the participation of students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who want to use as inspiration for English classes.

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, or work.

Re Thursday, August 4, 2022 10:00~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:45)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity

50 people (pre-registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.

substance
(planned)

10:00 ~ 10:05 Greetings from the organizer
10:05 ~ 10:45 Exam Overview, Reading Explanation, Tips
10:45 ~ 11:15 Speaking Explanation 11
:15 ~ 11:30 Break
11:30 ～ 12:05 Listening CommentaryTips
12:05 ～ 12:40 Lighting CommentaryTips
12:40 ～ 12:55　Q&A
12:55 ～ 13:00 EikenInformation on IELTS
Application Please fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
deadline Thursday, July 21, 2022 [Application has been closed.] 】
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 Participants)
〇 When entering and exiting the museum, please disinfect your hands with alcohol and measure your temperature.
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher (those who live with you), or if you have symptoms such as cough or runny nose.
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have had close contact with a person with a new coronavirus infection within 14 days.
〇 We ask for your cooperation in wearing a non-woven mask.

IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar 2022


< 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 2022 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This year, we plan to hold two courses in person and five courses online.
We look forward to your participation.

6/30 (Thu) Application deadline


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

* Only the 2nd and 3rd sessions will be face-to-face courses, and the rest will be online courses using ZOOM. In addition, the 6th and 7th sessions will be one training course for the first and second half.

Session 1: Saturday, July 23, 2022, 9:30-16:30
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced) Lecturer
: Mr. Marco Lobo

Session 2: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 9:30-16:30
Everyday Communication (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 3: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 9:30-16:30
E-mail Training (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 4: Saturday, August 27, 2022, 9:30-16:30 [Culture]
Training for understanding Chinese culture (language level is not required)
Lecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua

Session 5: Saturday, September 3, 2022, 9:30-16:30
Islamic culture training with a focus on Southeast Asian countries (regardless of language level) Lecturer
: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita

Session 6: Wednesday, September 7 and 14, 2022, 9:30-12:30 [Language]
Active Learning Exercise: How to Teach Subjects Using English (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced) *For Teachers
Lecturer: Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa

Session 7: Wednesday, September 7 and 14, 2022, 13:30-16:30 [Language]
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

 

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2022 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail 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 after the application deadline.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【Mainly for high school teachers】”The 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” July 9 (Sat) Call for Participants

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.

We are pleased to announce that the 13th meeting will be held as follows.

The 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

What is the role of teachers in the time of integrated inquiry?
―How does inquiry change one’s identity as a teacher―

How should we design inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry”?
What should be the role of faculty members in inquiry?
How should inquiry-based learning be evaluated?

As the new Course of Study is fully implemented in all high schools, students will learn about the approach of inquiry and exchange opinions based on various case reports so that they can be used in curriculum design at each high school.
With the keywords of “individually optimal learning,” “companionship,” and “evaluation,” participants will share issues with each other, deepen exchanges, and think about how inquiry can change teachers’ career identities.

We look forward to your active participation.

◆Click here for the 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, July 9, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
reporter Satoshi Tatana (Teacher, Miyazu Gakusha, Miyazu Gakusha, Miyazu Tenbashi High School, Kyoto Prefectural University)
Composition

13:30~13:40 Opening Ceremony
13:40~14:20 Case Report
14:20~14:30 Coffee Break
14:30~15:20 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:20~15:30 Conclusion and Closing

* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target Mainly high school teachers (graduate students who have obtained a high school teaching license are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can turn on the camera and microphone to participate in the breakout session
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
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)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.
*If you wish to participate at the venue, please keep the following points in mind.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

* For those who participate online, we will inform you on how to join Zoom around 10:00 on the day of the event.

|The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

The “second session” of the same theme as this time by different presenters will be held as follows.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Presenter: Nao Takada (Teacher, Horikawa High School, Kyoto City)
* Click here for details.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Thursday, June 30, 2022

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)

【For high school and university students】2022 “High School and University Collaboration Future Session” Executive Committee Recruitment


In preparation for the 2022 High School and University Collaboration Future Session, we are looking for executive committee members who will take the lead in planning and considering the theme, content, structure, etc., as well as publicity and management on the day!
In the executive committee, high school and university students will take the lead in gathering using Slack and Zoom on the day of the event from June ~ November, and create a plan for the day of the event through dialogue and exchange.

◆ What is the “High School and University Collaboration Future Session” ◆
This is a joint career education program between high school and university that aims to promote the career development of high school and university students. In order to create new value for the future, we set a theme each time, and we will engage in future-oriented dialogue and exchange on that theme across different generations, such as high school students, university students, and working adults, as well as between schools.

*Click here for the 2022 High School and University Collaboration Future Session Executive Committee Recruitment Flyer

2022 High School and University Collaboration Future Session Executive Committee

From June to November, the Executive Committee will consider the plan based on the following contents, and carry out various activities such as publicity, preparation, and operation on the day.

Dates Thursday, November 3, 2022
Purpose Due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection, social conditions and values have changed significantly, such as the development of the ICT environment and the promotion of side jobs, side jobs, and remote work, and the diversity of “ways of learning,” “working styles,” and “lifestyles” is expanding.
From April 2022, the age of majority will be lowered from 20 to 18 due to the enforcement of a partial revision of the Civil Code. This will be an even bigger social change and a turning point in the times. For high school and university students, who are now at a turning point in many ways, how will this change lead to the future? How will the future of change affect us?
In this year’s “Future Session for High School and University Collaboration,” we would like to have dialogue and exchange on new ways of “learning,” “working,” and “living” in the near future, while being aware of our own present, transcending generations such as high school students, university students, and working adults, as well as between schools.
coordinator Akinori Inui (Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kyoto Tachibana University)
Hideki Sugioka (Associate Professor, Faculty of Regional Management, Fukuchiyama Public University)
observer Mr. Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Principal, Kyoto Prefectural Momoyama High School)
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)

Main Activities

・Orientation
– Consideration of programs (themes, structures, guest candidates, venues, etc.) in line with the above objectives
・ Creation of publicity flyers
・Public relations activities
・ Preparation such as preparation of manuals for the day of the event
・ Management on the day of the event (moderator, facilitator, etc.)
・Holding of proposals by the Executive Committee (confirmation of progress with the coordinator and secretariat, schedule coordination, etc.)
・ Other meetings between the person in charge
・Report and review of achievements

Main Schedule (tentative)

Sunday, June 19
13:00～15:00		 Orientation and pre-briefing session (scheduled to be held face-to-face)
Late June 1st Executive Committee Meeting
July ~ End of August Planning and preparation, PR preparation
Late July 2nd Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 11
13:00～16:00		 Mock Future Session (to be held face-to-face)
Late August 3rd Executive Committee Meeting
Late September The 4th Executive Committee Meeting
September ~ end of October Public relations activities, advance preparation
Late October The 5th Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 3 On the day of the event (scheduled to be held face-to-face)
Saturday, December 10
13:00～15:00		 Achievement debriefing and review meeting (scheduled to be held face-to-face)

*Subject to change depending on progress, etc.
* The schedule of face-to-face meetings is subject to change depending on the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
* The executive committee and other meetings will use Zoom.
* We plan to use “Slack” as a means of communication between executive committee members and with coordinators and secretariats.

Reference: Voices of the 2021 High School and University Collaboration Future Session Executive Committee

  • I really felt that even if I couldn’t do it alone, I could do everything if we all worked together. (1st year of high school)
  • I learned the procedure for planning an event from scratch and how to proceed with a meeting. They also learned how to communicate, such as actively expressing their opinions and listening to other people’s opinions with respect. (1st year of high school)
  • It was a very good experience and a very good memory. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun interacting with Mr./Ms.’s people! (2nd year of high school)

(Excerpted from the results of the questionnaire for executive committee members)

*Click here for an overview of the 2021 High School and University Collaboration Future Session.

* (Reference) Click here for the 2020 High School and University Collaboration Future Session Executive Committee Recruitment Explanation PV

Application Guidelines

target

High school and university students attending high schools and universities in Kyoto Prefecture who fall under the following

■ Those who can actively participate in the day of the event, the executive committee, and other activities of the above executive committees.
■ Those who have a device (PC, tablet device, etc.) or Internet environment that can use Zoom, Slack, etc.

Capacity

10~15 people
* If there are many applicants, a lottery may be held.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* High school students need a letter of consent from their parents to participate in the executive committee.
(Details will be announced separately after the application deadline.) ）

Application Deadline

Tuesday
, May 31, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022 *Extended

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto 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 27th FD Forum Report is now available.

We are pleased to announce the release of the report of the 27th FD Forum “Rethinking the ‘Place’ of University Education” held on February 19, 20, 26, and 27, 2022.
Click on each item to view the PDF data.

Symposium 1 Rethinking the “Place” of University Education: Toward the Post-Corona Era
Symposium 2 The Future of Subjects, Liberal Arts, and Teachers ~ Prospects for the Future of University Education After the Corona Disaster
Session 1 Considering the Role of First-Year Education in University Education
Session 2 How to evaluate learning outcomes in online classes
Subcommittee 3 Art, Separation and Place
Session 4 The Future of University Public Relations: Fostering a Place for Teachers, Professions, Studies, and Graduates to Emerge from Each Other
Subcommittee 5 What to do with “study abroad” in the Corona era?
Session 6 Rethinking the “place” of human resource education that can play an active role in the field of health, sports, and medical care
Session 7 Childcare Worker Training in the Corona Disaster: Reconsidering the Significance of Learning in Off-Campus Practical Training
Session 8 What is the “place” of first-year education? : Through the case studies of the three universities before and after Corona
Session 9 Boundaries between correspondence and commuter universities
Session 10 Rethinking the “Place” of Student Support ~Current Situation and Issues in the Corona Disaster~
Session 11 Redesigning Connections in University Education
Session 12 Information Systems and Classroom Design in the Age of Hybrid Classrooms

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)