Purpose of the event
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, English proficiency is essential as a basic skill for university teachers and staff.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to achieve smooth communication, it is essential to understand customs, social conventions, religion, etc. beyond language skills. It has become a thing.
For this reason, the Consortium of Universities Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.
This time, as part of the 2023 “Skill Up Training for University Teachers and Staff”, the following online course will be held for teachers who are in charge of classes in English at universities, or who may be in charge in the future. I will hold an English course . Please join us.
Course outline
“Active Learning Seminar: Teaching Methods Using English for Remote Classes”
This is an English course for university teachers who are teaching specialized subjects mainly in English, and are planning to do so in the future .
Through role-playing, students will learn how to facilitate and give instructions in English classes. It will be a participant-centered “exercise-type” course that will be used in interactive classes and flipped classes using ICT.
*The language used in the course is English.
| Date and time | Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:30-16:30 |
| Holding format | Online using Zoom ( Please prepare an accessible internet environment and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and participate from a convenient location) |
| lecturer | Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa |
| Course target | University teachers who meet both of the following criteria: ① Those who have an intermediate level of English or higher ② Those who are in charge of teaching classes in English at a university, or are likely to be in charge in the future |
| Participation capacity | 18 people *Pre-registration required |
| Participation fee | University Consortium Kyoto member university faculty and staff: 2,500 yen per course Faculty and staff at non-member universities: 6,000 yen per course Details will be provided in the course guide email sent after the deadline. |
| Application method | Please apply from the “Apply” button below. |
| Application deadline | Noon, August 1, 2023 |
◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (* TOEIC score is a guideline)
Beginner level: Can make simple greetings and self-introduction. A short and simple answer is possible. (Those with TOEIC 550 or lower)
Intermediate: Can explain familiar topics. You can continue the conversation by asking the other person questions. (For TOEIC 550-800)
Advanced level: Can express one’s opinion clearly. Be able to exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics. (Those with TOEIC 800 or higher)
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