Successful Internationalization: Educational Best Practices at ICU (Reports of the Sessions 2 & 3) (October 18 and November 15, 2021)

As part of the Faculty Development Program, the Center for Teaching and Learning held interactive online discussion sessions on "Best Practices in Education," jointly with the Top Global University Project Office. Following our successful first session back in June, our second and third sessions held in October and November respectively received strong interest from both within and outside our institution.

The second session was hosted by Ikumi Ozawa, Senior Lecturer, Japanese Language Programs, on October 18, 2021, and was titled "From EMI to JMI (Japanese Medium Instruction): An Adaptation of EMI Pedagogy in Higher Education in Japan." About sixty attended. Ms. Ozawa introduced the idea of scaffolding and points to consider when applying the EMI teaching method to Japanese language education. This was followed by exchange of information and tips with the attendees.

The third session was held on November 15, 2021, hosted by Hideki Okamura, Professor, Department of Natural Sciences (Physics Major), and was titled “University-led Science Classes for Children and the Significance of Science Education." Over thirty people joined from within and outside ICU. The session explored the purpose of science education for children (and for the general public) and why science education is essential to Japanese society. Prof. Okamura offered a number of specific examples and creative ideas, covering science classes at nursery, elementary, and junior high schools, and classes to teach scientific thinking to humanities students. The session was well-received by the audience.

Related website:
https://sites.google.com/info.icu.ac.jp/icuopenfd-bestpractices/home