Business overview
Since its establishment in 1995, the University Consortium Kyoto has been promoting faculty development activities in the Kyoto region together with member schools as a systematic effort to help faculty improve and enhance their teaching content and methods.
Starting in 2019, we launched a new “Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting” as a forum for university faculty and staff to share their FD-related ideas and concerns and to interact on various FD-related themes, beyond the boundaries of their respective universities.
The 2022 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting will be held a total of three times, with the unified theme of “University Education in the Post-COVID Era.”
Event Outline
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- Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
*Full-time or part-time, and length of employment does not matter
*Participation is open to both member and non-member schools - Participation fee
- free
- Sponsored by
- The Consortium of Universities, Kyoto
| University Education in the Post-COVID Era Part 1: “Changing Trends of Student Aspirations and Recent Entrance Exam Topics” |
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| The 2022 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting will be held under the unified theme of “University Education in the Post-COVID Era,” and this will be the first time it is held.
This is the first time we will consider university education from the perspective of entrance exams. Why not join faculty and staff from other universities and think beyond the boundaries of your university about “future university education based on the latest entrance examination information”? This |
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| schedule | Saturday, August 6, 2022 13:00-16:00 |
| venue | Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall *Depending on the spread of COVID-19, the event may be held online. |
| Capacity | Approximately 30 people |
| coordinator | Shinji Matsumoto (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Bukkyo University / Chairman, FD Planning and Research Committee, University Consortium Kyoto) |
| composition | Providing topics
“Changing trends in student aspirations and recent entrance examination topics”Provided by: Masashi Okamoto
(Kei Advance Co., Ltd., West Japan Sales Department, Kawaijuku Group) Group work/break Q&A with presenters General discussion and summary Closing and questionnaire response |
| The second session of the post-COVID-19 university education series : “Considering digital transformation in education through upgrading university English classes: From the practice of project-based English programs” |
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The project-based English program being implemented in four faculties at Ritsumeikan University places BYOD and ICT at its core, transforming regular English classes into project-based, output-centered education, and enabling students to achieve high learning outcomes. Professor Kimura, who is at the center of promoting ICT use in the program, will introduce the ICT-based education and transformation of education to date, as well as talk about the digital transformation reform of teachers’ work styles, the future possibilities of AI/VR use, and future prospects for accepting students with inquiry-based learning experiences, stimulating discussion among participants. This is not a “training session” but an “exchange meeting,” so please feel free to join us. |
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| schedule | Saturday, September 17, 2022 13:00-15:00 |
| venue | Online (Zoom meeting) |
| Capacity | No restrictions |
| Topic provider | Shuhei Kimura (Associate Professor, College of Life Sciences, Ritsumeikan University; Vice Dean of Academic Affairs) |
| coordinator | Hidehiro Nakajima (Professor, Ritsumeikan University, Educational Development Promotion Organization; Vice Chairman, University Consortium Kyoto FD Planning and Research Committee) |
| composition | lecture“Educational DX: Considering the Upgrading of University English Classes: From the Practice of a Project-Based English Program”
Q&A Exchange meeting General discussion and summary Closing and filling out the questionnaire |
| University Education in the Post-COVID Era, Part 3: “Considering Active Learning in the Post-COVID Era” |
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In the changing environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the teaching methods at universities had to change drastically. It can be said that active learning in face-to-face classes was not very physically or psychologically burdensome. However, since 2020, we have had to consider using online software for remote learning, securing classrooms where social distancing can be ensured, and conducting active learning with as little contact as possible. In this exchange meeting, we plan to share information about the practice of active learning at your university during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even in the post-COVID era, active learning-type classes will be increasingly required. Why not go beyond the boundaries of your university and think about the future of active learning with faculty and staff from other universities? This is not a “training session” but an “exchange meeting,” so please feel free to join us. |
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| schedule | Saturday, October 8, 2022 13:30-16:30 |
| venue | Campus Plaza Kyoto or online (Zoom meeting) |
| Capacity | Approximately 20 people in person and 20 people online |
| Topic provider/coordinator | Hitomi Asada (Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education, Kacho Junior College / Vice Chair, University Consortium Kyoto FD Planning and Research Committee) |
| composition | lecture
Considering active learning in the post-COVID era
Group Work |
Implementation Report
The 2022 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting was held three times in person and online (Zoom meetings) with the unified theme of “Post-COVID University Education”.
The first meeting was held in person with the theme of “Changing trends in applicants’ aspirations and recent entrance exam topics” as an opportunity to think about how the criteria for applicants to choose a university have changed over the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic. After Mr. Masashi Okamoto (Director of the West Japan Sales Department, KEI Advance Co., Ltd., Kawaijuku Group) provided a topic for discussion, participants split into groups to collect questions and opinions, and shared information and exchanged opinions on issues and doubts not only about the post-COVID era, but also about the changes in the entrance exam environment as high school-university connection reforms progress, and the situation in which competition is expected to ease.
The second meeting was held online with the theme of “Considering educational DX from the perspective of upgrading university English classes – from the practice of project-based English programs” as an opportunity to think about DX in education, which has become even more of a topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. After Mr. Shuhei Kimura (Associate Professor, College of Life Sciences/Vice Dean, College of Education, Ritsumeikan University) gave a data-based case report on the project-based English program in English classes at Ritsumeikan University, the participants split into groups and shared information and exchanged opinions beyond the boundaries of their universities on topics such as “What is DX in education anyway?” and “What kind of teacher upgrades are necessary for DX?”.
The third session was held online under the theme of “Thinking about active learning in the post-COVID era” as an opportunity to think about the teaching methods at universities that have had to change dramatically in the changing environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and about the practice of active learning with as little contact as possible. After Ms. Hitomi Asada (Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education, Kacho Junior College) gave a case report on the methods of active learning at the Department of Early Childhood Education at Kacho Junior College, information was shared and opinions were exchanged on the teaching methods, tools (apps) used, and ideas based on their advantages and disadvantages.
In the participant survey, the total number of responses of “Satisfied” or “Somewhat Satisfied” was 100% for all sessions, indicating that there was a high level of interest in the purpose and theme of this event. Based on the
opinions of participants, we will continue to plan and consider further improvements to the event from next year onwards.
Contact Information
Consortium of Universities Kyoto, Public Interest Foundation FD Project Contact
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Business hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding New Year holidays)
