Business Overview
The forum is being held with the aim of “sharing information on domestic trends and disseminating information on efforts being made in Kyoto” regarding issues of collaboration and connectivity in education between high schools and universities.
Event Outline
The 22nd High School-University Collaboration Education Forum
It has been 10 years since the Central Council for Education’s report on the so-called “high school-university transition reform.” During this time, classes based on the revised curriculum guidelines have been implemented in all grades in high schools since this year. The Common University Entrance Examination, which began in 2021, is said to test the abilities acquired through “proactive, interactive, and deep learning” in the new curriculum from 2025.
On the other hand, the COVID-19 pandemic, the instability of the international situation, the emergence of generative AI, and other factors have made it even more difficult to predict the future, and the Fourth Basic Plan for the Promotion of Education was formulated in the face of a mountain of challenges such as a declining birthrate and widening disparities. The plan’s concepts are “nurturing creators of a sustainable society” and “improving well-being rooted in Japanese society.” Children and young people are expected to develop and advance their careers by acquiring the qualities and abilities that will be the foundation of life, while being conscious of the connection between what they learn here and now and the future of themselves and society, and by realizing their own way of life while creating a better society.
This forum will explore how “learning” through inquiry is connected to each individual’s career development from high school to university and society, and how to create a better school and society through the exchange of this “learning” experience. As high school and university students consider their own way of being and living, and discover and explore their interests and concerns, it will be an opportunity for high school, university, and society to think together about issues in promoting and supporting their career development and development.
| schedule | Saturday, November 16, 2024 (10:30-17:30) | |||
| venue | Campus Plaza Kyoto | |||
| theme | Fostering “learning” that connects high school to university and society – from the perspective of career formation and development for high school and university students – |
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| Capacity (first come first served) |
Part 1 | Keynote speech 1, keynote speech 2, designated discussion | 230 people | |
| Part 2 | Sessions 1, 2, and 3 | 30 people each | ||
| Special Sessions 1 and 2 | ||||
| Information exchange meeting | 60 people | |||
| Participation Fee | Part 1 and Part 2 |
High school and university related people in Kyoto Prefecture | 1,000 yen | |
| Anyone other than the above | 2,000 yen | |||
| *Includes “resume and collection of materials.” | ||||
| Information exchange meeting |
If you wish to participate in the information exchange session to be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto Hall, please pay the amount shown on the right in advance. | 3,000 yen | ||
| Organizer | Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education/Kyoto City Board of Education/Kyoto Prefectural Association of Private Junior and Senior High Schools/Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry/University Consortium Kyoto, a public interest incorporated foundation) | |||
The flyer for the 22nd High School-University Collaboration Education Forum can be downloaded here.
[Part 1] 10:30-15:00 Keynote speech 1, keynote speech 2, designated discussion
Chairperson:
Ms. Iwako Yamamoto (Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology)
Opening remarks:
Mr. Katsuhiro Obara (Chairman, Kyoto High School and University Collaboration Research Council, Chairman, University Consortium Kyoto, President, Doshisha University)
Purpose explanation:
Mr. Yutaka Hasegawa (Director, High School and University Collaboration Promotion Office, University Consortium Kyoto, Associate Professor, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefectural University)
| Keynote Speech 1 10:45-11:35 |
The value of “I” in learning : To make school a more “free place”
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“Motivation” and “Transfer”. These are the two biggest issues currently facing primary and secondary education in Japan (and the world) (and higher education too?). Can inquiry and career education be the “trump card” to solve this? Furthermore, we are currently in what could be called the “meteor shower era of education reform,” with education reform measures raining down on schools in rapid succession. Why is it that top-down “education reform” cannot truly “reform” schools? I would like to consider these two points. |
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| 11:35～11:45 | break | |
| Keynote Speech 2 11:45-12:35 |
Learning at high school and university through “inquiry and career education”
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The curriculum guidelines implemented in high schools from the 2022 academic year place emphasis on “inquiry,” and each school is working on comprehensive inquiry time. On the other hand, it goes without saying that career education is important when considering high school-university connections and high school education. We will consider how students’ learning will connect with high school and university in comprehensive inquiry time with a career education perspective from the perspective of student learning. At the same time, we would like to think about the next phase of high school-university collaboration with the participants. |
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| 12:35～14:00 | Lunch break | |
| 14:00～15:00 | Designated discussions and Q&A sessions | |
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[Part 2] 15:30-17:30 Breakout session
| Session 1 | How can we connect high school inquiry activities to students’ career development and advancement ? From the perspective of instruction, school structure, prospects and struggles.
Presenters:
Hiroaki Nakai (Teacher, Miyazu Tenkyo High School, Kyoto Prefecture) Tomokazu Toda (Teacher, Rakuhoku High School, Kyoto Prefecture) Commentators : Akihiko Inui (Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kyoto Tachibana University) Coordinator: Minoru Inoue (Director, High School Education Division, Guidance Department, Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education) |
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At Miyazu Amakyo High School, students focus on the “community” where they were born and raised, and engage in research activities that allow them to examine their own existence. Case studies will be reported on the relationship between students’ careers and the “community” that has emerged from these activities. Rakuhoku High School will consider the impact of research activities on career development based on survey results and the future career paths of graduates. Students will report on the prospects and challenges of applying the results of research activities in the integrated junior and senior high school science department to the general education department. Participants from both high school and university will consider research activities from the perspective of career formation and development. |
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| Subcommittee 2 | Career education through high school -university collaboration: What is the most sustainable and meaningful collaboration for both universities and high schools?
Presenters
: Takanori Miyakoshi (Vice Principal, Tounan Kaiken High School, Kyoto City) Kanako Higashiyama (Section Chief, High School-University Collaboration Promotion Office, Ryukoku University) Coordinators : Mari Uesugi (Director, School Guidance Division, Guidance Department, Kyoto City Board of Education) Masahiro Takeda (Counselor, School Guidance Division, Guidance Department, Kyoto City Board of Education) |
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| Ryukoku University and Kaiken High School have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, and Ryukoku University is planning and managing inquiry-based programs for Kaiken High School students, as well as providing learning support in inquiry-based classes. We will share the status of these efforts and discuss how to make the collaboration sustainable and meaningful for both universities and high schools. | ||
| Session 3 | Issues and challenges in IT education in high schools and universities : exam preparation and the future of AI education
Presenters
: Yusuke Takabatake (Teacher, Higashiyama Junior and Senior High School), Shuji Yamada (Professor, Faculty of Science, Kyoto Sangyo University), Coordinator: Takuya Hasegawa (Teacher, Kyoto Tachibana High School) |
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| In response to the information society, information education has been enhanced and information subjects have been added to the common university entrance examination. Mathematics, data science, and AI education programs are being enhanced at universities. Based on reports from Higashiyama High School, which aims to balance exam preparation and career education, and Kyoto Sangyo University, which promotes mathematics, data science, and AI education with an eye toward liberal arts faculties, this subcommittee will deepen discussions on the issues and efforts of information education at high schools and universities. | ||
| Special Session 1 | Risk Management in University Admissions Co-hosted by: JACUAP Association of University Admissions Professionals
Presenter:
Takuya Kimura (Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies, Kyushu University) Coordinator: Iwako Yamamoto (Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology) |
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The direction and methods of education are changing in line with technological innovation and social change. Naturally, entrance exams and related tasks are also keeping pace with these changes, and each university is responding to the movement toward practice and development. In order to develop a solid implementation and plan for new entrance exams, we aim to inventory the risks of complex and expanding entrance exams and acquire the corresponding knowledge. *This subcommittee is only for university faculty and staff. |
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| Special Session 2 | How should we balance comprehensive inquiry time with subject-specific inquiry?
Presenters:
Kazunori Sakamoto (Teacher at Nanyo High School, Kyoto Prefecture) Yusuke Kiyonaga (Teacher at Yamashiro High School, Kyoto Prefecture) Coordinator: Tetsuhide Shigeno (Principal at Nissei High School/Former Professor at the Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University) |
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| Ideally, “comprehensive inquiry time” and “subject-based classes” should have a back-and-forth relationship. Although we have begun to work on comprehensive inquiry time, are we able to change the style of subjects, such as “students copy the notes on the board” and “ICT is used, but the teacher is the main source of explanation”? Based on case reports of lessons that utilize knowledge such as “QFT (question-making)” and “dialog-based argumentation,” we will discuss lessons and inquiry that create “proactive, dialogic, collaborative, and deep learning.” | ||
Information exchange meeting
| 18:00～19:00 |
We will be holding an information exchange session in the Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall, where the forum will be held. We will be providing light meals and drinks, so we hope you will join us. |
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Application
The application period has been extended.
Please apply by clicking the “Apply” button below.
◆Additional application period◆
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 9:00 to Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 17:00
*Payment method is bank transfer only.
For inquiries regarding participation,
please contact the High School-University Collaboration Project Officer (Email: kodai@consortium.or.jp / Phone: 075-353-9153).
[Notes (please make sure to read them)]
Regarding payment of the participation fee
Participation fee payment deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024
●You can choose from the following payment methods ① to ③.
① Credit card payment ② Convenience store payment ③ Bank transfer
*Payment for ① and ② will be made using the mailing system “Paysys”.
*If you select ① credit card payment or ② convenience store payment, you will receive a separate email from Paysys (info@paysys.jp) within 3 days (excluding Sundays and Mondays) with instructions on how to pay.
*Please note that if you select ③ bank transfer, you will be responsible for the bank transfer fee.
*Credit card information will not be retained by the University Consortium Kyoto, a public interest incorporated foundation.
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*Refunds will not be made for any reason, except in the case of cancellation of the event. Please note this in advance.
*Participants other than the applicant, except for substitute participants, will be charged the participation fee at a later date.
About applications (first come, first served)
Application period: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 10:00 – Monday, October 28, 2024, 17:00
*Advance application is required. Applications will close once capacity is reached. Please note that we will not accept registrations on the day of the event.
*Please note that you will not be able to change the subcommittee you will be attending on the day of the event.
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Implementation Report
Currently in preparation
*Scheduled for early March 2025.
Contact Information
Kyoto High School-University Collaboration Research Council
(University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Division)
TEL: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101 Address
: Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Reception hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding New Year’s holidays)
