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IELTS pretesting trial session for faculty and staff (free)

Business Overview

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam annually to study, immigrate, or work.
IELTS Pretestis a “free” test for research purposes offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

Outline of the event

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
If you are interested in what IELTS is or are planning to take IELTS,We look forward to the participation of faculty and staff who want to measure their English proficiency.

Re Friday, May 24, 2019 13:30~18:00 (Reception starts at 13:00)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target ・Faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto
・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam
・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity 25 (Pre-registration required)
substance ・Explanation of IELTS and pre-test (45 minutes)
・Listening test (45 minutes)
・Reading test (80 minutes)
・Writing test (65 minutes)
・Q&A session (25 minutes)
(Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information.
Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Teachers and Staff
Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address
(5) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline Wednesday, May 15, 2019
cost free


(Precautions for test takers)
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.

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the flyer < Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL: (075) 353-9164
FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Conclusion of a Partnership Agreement between the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto

The Regional Cultural Creation Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto have concluded a partnership agreement to exchange, cooperate, and utilize each other’s human, intellectual, and material resources.
Based on this agreement, the Agency for Cultural Affairs will promote specific collaborations, such as strengthening the network between the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto, as well as mutual cooperation in the projects implemented by each of them.

Outline of the Agreement
[Purpose]
In order to promote policies that promote the promotion of culture and the arts, regional cultural creation, and the enhancement of learning in Japan through cooperation between the Agency for Cultural Affairs and universities, we will aim to foster momentum for the relocation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs to Kyoto and to further develop the university city of Kyoto by concluding a partnership agreement to promote mutual exchange, cooperation, and utilization of human, intellectual, and material resources.

[Cooperation Matters]
○ In order to achieve the above objectives, the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto will collaborate and cooperate in research and information exchange, personnel exchange, human resource development, facility use, and other matters that both parties deem necessary.
○ The University Consortium Kyoto will cooperate in promoting collaboration between the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto and the Creation Headquarters.

[Date of conclusion]
March 23, 2019

Changes to the 2019 Credit Compatibility Syllabus (Updated on April 19)

We would like to inform you that there have been changes to the “2019 Credit Compatibility Syllabus” as follows.
* If there are any changes (corrections), we will update them from time to time.

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Please check the following URL for the contents of the correction.
〈Updated on April 19)

https://el.consortium.or.jp/eoshifiles/4/shirabasuhennkou.htm

University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒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)

Changes (Revisions) to the 2019 Kyoto College Student Recruitment Guide (Updated on April 9)

We would like to inform you that there have been changes (corrections) to the “2019 Kyoto College Student Recruitment Guide” (issued on March 6) as follows. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please be careful not to make a mistake.
* If there are any changes (corrections), we will update them from time to time.


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Please check the following URL for the contents of the correction.
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https://el.consortium.or.jp/eoshifiles/3/190409miyakooshirase.htm

 

University Consortium Kyoto Kyoto College
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒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)

“SD Guidebook 2019” 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 2021 edition is scheduled to be published next.

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2019 English Skill Improvement + Chinese Culture Understanding Training for Teachers and Staff

This year, we have added Chinese cultural understanding training and campus tour training! Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! Application deadline is Thursday, May 31!

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, it can be said that the time has finally arrived when the English proficiency of university faculty and staff is indispensable as a basic ability.
The training program of the University Consortium Kyoto aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member schools who can respond to such times, but also to raise their awareness of language learning in the future.

Outline of the event

1st Saturday, July 20, 2019 (NEW)　 University Introduction and Campus Tour

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
　　　* Please bring one copy of your own university pamphlet to be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Active Learning Exercise: How to Teach Subjects Using English

Active Learning in Practice: Instructing Subjects Using English as a Medium of Instruction

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members 3rd training on Chinese culture on Saturday, August 3, 2019 (NEW)　

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

Session 4: Saturday, September 7, 2019: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University

　　　Cross-cultural Manners and English Communication in Higher Education

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 5: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Email Training

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Everyday Communication

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

All venues: Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1

All hours: 9:30~17:00

Participation fee: 2,500 yen / 1 lecture for faculty and staff of consortium member universities (Price revised!) )

Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools: 7,000 yen / 1 course

Details: 2019 English Training for University Staff_Outline
Flyer: English Training Flyer

How to apply:
Application

* 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 June.

Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.

No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible)

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Campus Plaza Kyoto Revision of Usage Fees [Confirmed]

 

From October 1, 2019, the consumption tax rate will be raised %から10%.
Due to the revision of the usage fee of Campus Plaza Kyoto, the “Kyoto City University Town Exchange Center Ordinance”
The amendment was approved by the city council.

Since the amendment bill was passed, as shown in (Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Usage Fee List)

The usage fee will be revised from October 1, 2019.

Thank you for your understanding.

Presentation of Kyoto in English!

Next year is finally the Olympic year! The contents of the popular “Kyopre” training are even more substantial! Let’s aim to become a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” appointed by Kyoto City! Application address (details below): kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp ← (Please change ■ to @)

　
　　　
　Click here for the 2019 flyer “Presentation of Kyoto in English”
2019 Poster A3

So that you don’t freeze when people from overseas ask, “What kind of country is Japan?”
Let’s understand the culture of Kyoto and your own country, and give a presentation in English!
If you are a student who is planning to study abroad, if you want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas, or
if you want to send information in English from Kyoto, please feel free to apply!

* Those who have completed this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to promote the charms of Kyoto to the world when studying abroad.
You can be appointed as a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador”. ◎ Outline of “Presentation of Kyoto in English” *To understand the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan, learn English expressions about culture, and be able to give presentations
We will conduct 6 half-day training sessions to become a teacher.
* Learn expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and traditional culture in English.
* Experience traditional culture (tea ceremony and flower arrangement) and also take an excursion to the scenic spot “Wuzhen” (English explanation available).
*A final presentation will be held.

* Scheduled training days (6 sessions in total) Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)　　

　　Saturday, May 25, 2019: Ice Break Introduction to Japan ~ Let’s express Japan in English
　　Saturday, June 1, 2019: (1) Expressing Kyoto in English (2) Let’s experience and understand the traditional culture tea ceremony in a tea room
　　Saturday, June 8, 2019: (1) International Student Session (2) Experience and Understand Traditional Culture of Flower Arrangement
　　Saturday, June 22, 2019: Lecture and tour at the scenic garden “Wuzhen” (local dismissal)
　　Saturday, June 29, 2019: Group English Presentation
　　Saturday, July 6, 2019: Personal English Presentation

◎ Eligibility: Students must meet all of the following conditions.
■ Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree is not required)
■ Ability to participate in all basic training
■ Those who are interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding
■ English level One of the following applies:
　　　　IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 63, TOEIC 650 or higher　　

◎ Recruitment capacity　
■ About 20 people
■ Expenses: 5,000 yen in total (including reference materials and all actual expenses for exercises)

◎ Application period
■Tuesday, April 9, 2019 ~ Friday, May 3, 2019 Please apply by email. *It has already been closed.
If there are a large number of applications, we will draw lots and send you an email by the morning of Saturday, May 4.

◎ Application Guidelines
■E-mail address: :(Kozai) University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department　
　　　　kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp　 ← (Please change ■ to @)　
　　　　　　　　　
 ■ Subject of email: Presentation application in English (name)
■ Required information in the email:
１． identity　　
２． Name of university, faculty, or graduate school (and master’s or doctoral degree), grade
３． English proficiency level (see “Eligibility”)
４． Please specify your application motivation (about 5 lines and briefly) before applying.

We look forward to receiving your application!


 

 

【Report】The 16th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum has been released.

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, the 16th Forum on Collaborative High School-University Education, “Thinking Together about the Skills That Should Be Developed Now II: The Role of High Schools and Universities: ~The Next Course of Study for High Schools and the Essence of the High School-University Connection~” has been completed. Click on each item below to view the PDF file.
The next 17th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose Thinking Together about the Abilities That Should Be Developed Now II: The Role of High Schools and Universities
~The Next High School Course of Study and the Essence of the High School-University Connection~
Keynote Speeches What does the new course of study aim for?
~”Proactive, interactive, and deep learning” in acquisition, utilization, and inquiry~
Case Reports What we have been working on to implement the “Basic Diagnosis of Learning for High School Students”
~From the perspective of ensuring the quality of high school education~
Panel & Floor Discussion From the perspective of “the next high school course of study and the essence of the high school-university connection,” we will consider together what kind of skills should be cultivated now.

Part 2

Session 1 [Expression Techniques] What is the entrance examination that predicts future learning from PBL (problem-solving learning)?
Session 2 [Mathematics] Smooth high school-university collaboration, exchanging efforts to nurture people who enjoy mathematics and continue to learn
Session 3 [English] Aiming to cultivate the ability to think and judge for oneself and express opinions
Session 4 [Science] What is a class that uses the “way of seeing and thinking” of science?
~Initiatives to Improve Classes~
Session 5 [Language] Envisioning a Unit on the Modern Language
~Possibility of developing classes that foster “higher academic ability” in anticipation of the new course of study~
Session 6 [Geography and Civics] Qualities and abilities that you want to acquire through classes and their development
~The connection between standardized tests and classes~
Special Subcommittee (1) [Development of Admissions Specialists] The 2nd Admissions Specialist Capacity Development Training (Kyoto)
Special Subcommittee (2) [Career Education in Collaboration with High School and University] The Achievement of the Current Stage of High School and University Collaboration and the Future
~From the standpoint of high school and university~

other

Table of Contents

Participant Survey Results

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Education Forum
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)