• Business Overview
• Outline of the event
• Implementation Report
• Inquiries

Business Overview

Since its establishment in 1995, shortly after its establishment, the University Consortium Kyoto has been promoting FD activities in the Kyoto region together with member schools as an organizational initiative for faculty members to improve and enhance their teaching content and methods.

This “FD Joint Training Program and Thematic Training” is a training program for new teachers, teachers who want to relearn the basics of FD, teachers who are interested in FD, and staff working in FD-related departments.

In FY2025, a total of four training programs will be held online (Zoom).
* The schedule and contents of the program are subject to change before the start of application.

All four programs will be available on demand for a limited time.
*On-demand videos will be released only to applicants for each session.
*Due to problems during distribution, etc., the recorded video may not be available for release. Please note.

In addition, a video of the lecture will be distributed for “Basic Knowledge of FD”. This video was created for new teachers, but it is also useful for those who are already teaching.

Outline of the event

In FY2025, we will implement the following contents.

Lecturer:

Hidehiro Nakajima (Professor, Ritsumeikan University Educational Development Organization)

This program provides basic information necessary for class preparation for faculty members who are teaching classes for the first time at the university.
From designing a syllabus based on consistency with the Diploma Curriculum Policy, setting evaluable achievement goals, selecting learning evaluation methods, and devising effective teaching methods, we provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the basic concepts of syllabus creation, as well as precautions and reference examples for class implementation.
It is also a reference for those who want to review the content of the syllabus and those who want to work on improving their classes, so please watch it.

Common to each time

Target:

Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
*Full-time or part-time, and the number of years of service are not required.

Meeting place:

Online (via Zoom)

Participation Fee:

University Consortium Kyoto member school faculty and staff: Free Those other than those listed on the left: 1,000 yen (tax included, prepayment required)
*The deadline for payment of the participation fee is as stated in the details of each session. Please note that if you are unable to confirm the payment of the participation fee within the deadline, your application will be invalidated.
If you are unable to pay on time, please contact the contact information listed on your invoice as soon as possible.
*Please note that if you cancel after paying the participation fee, no refund will be given.

Organizer:

University Consortium Kyoto

Precautions

• On the day of the event, please participate from a computer or tablet device that can be stably connected to the Internet.
  * For workshop-type programs, please refrain from participating from smartphones.
• Please refrain from recording or recording by participants. Please observe it strictly.

■Part 1: Lighten yourself tomorrow:
How to prepare your mind for university faculty and staff and how to get along with Generation Z

Schedule:

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
*The end time is subject to change depending on the progress.

Format:

Lectures (using Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of people (We look forward to seeing a large number of participants.) ）

Progress:

Yuko Negishi (Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Life Studies, Kyoto Kacho University)
Tomoko Takei (Professor, Department of Fundamental Sciences, Kyoto Institute of Technology)

Lecturer:

Koki Arimitsu (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Kwansei Gakuin University)
Kumiko Otsuki (Representative of Big Smile, Counseling Room, Certified Psychologist and Industrial Counselor)

As the environment surrounding universities becomes more severe, the number of faculty and staff who are stressed is increasing. The purpose of this training course is to learn the mindset and practical approach of transforming every day into a positive one in order to effectively maintain and improve their mental health. The health and well-being of faculty and staff will also lead to understanding and support for students who live in an era of uncertainty exposed to information every day, and will lead to an improvement in the quality of the educational and research environment of the university as a whole. One of the speakers will teach you how to think about how to reduce self-criticism and achieve a healthier mindset through basic concepts about self-compassion. In addition, another speaker will tell us what students are thinking these days, and how to deal with and distance themselves from them through practical examples.
*We will accept consultations in advance. On the day of the event, we will introduce it in a form where individuals cannot be identified.

■Part 2: Techniques for Writing an Application for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research – Learning Tips and Strategies

Schedule:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 18:00-20:00
*The end time is subject to change depending on the progress.

Format:

Lectures (using Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of people (We look forward to seeing a large number of participants.) ）

Progress:

Ikuko Takao (Assistant Professor, Student Practice Support Center, Kyoto University of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Masahiro Oizama (Lecturer, Faculty of Bioenvironment, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

Lecturer:

Yoshitoshi Sato (Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
Yoko Matsubara (Specially Appointed Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)

Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research is the most representative research fund for researchers in Japan, and is an important source of funding for the development of research based on the free ideas of researchers. However, its adoption is not easy. In this training, we will invite lecturers who have experience in being selected for the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research and have served as judges, and will talk about tips and mindsets for preparing an application for being accepted into the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research. In addition, we plan to touch on points and strategies for taking on the challenge of obtaining larger-scale funding such as basic research (S), (A), and (B). Since it was held in the previous year and was well received, it was decided to hold it again this year. This is a great opportunity to learn specific advice on writing a Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research application and strategies for success. Please join us.

■Lesson 3 What kind of seminar is the seminar next door?

Schedule:

Friday, September 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
*The end time is subject to change depending on the progress.

Format:

Lectures (using Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of people (We look forward to seeing a large number of participants.) ）

Progress:

Noriya Kashiki (Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Ryukoku University)
Mr. Yujong Cheng (Associate Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Otani University)

Lecturer:

Takeshi Fukao (Professor, Faculty of Advanced Science and Engineering, Ryukoku University)
Kenichi Yasuoka (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities, Osaka University)

What kind of seminars do you run in other fields? We will provide opportunities to learn from each other about the ways to make the operation of “seminars and laboratories” more fruitful.
We will invite one lecturer each from the natural sciences and social sciences to introduce the practice and ingenuity of seminar management in different fields.
After that, let’s share information about the management of each seminar with the participants. In addition, we would like to hold a panel discussion based on the concerns and issues faced by the participants and gain new insights. Finally, we will set aside time for a summary and widely share the knowledge gained.
Through this training, participants will be able to connect with each other across fields and bring home tips that can be used in seminar and laboratory management from tomorrow.

■4th Stretch while having fun! Vocabulary and intellectual writing skills to improve through games

Schedule:

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 13:30-15:50
*The end time is subject to change depending on the progress.

Format:

Lectures + Games (via Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of people (We look forward to seeing a large number of participants.) ）

Progress:

Kanae Akaiwa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Kyoto Sangyo University)
Akiko Nojima (Associate Professor, Faculty of Child Education, Heian Jogakuin University)

Lecturer:

Andy Nonaka (Representative Director, Communication Skills Association)

In recent years, students’ lack of vocabulary and monotonous expressions have been pointed out as issues in many educational settings. In particular, how to cultivate the “intelligent and sophisticated language” required in public settings, such as presentations, reports, and entry sheets for job hunting, has become one of the important themes for university education.
In this training, instructors who have experience in practicing “activities to enhance vocabulary through games” in online courses and classes will introduce how to effectively learn vocabulary based on public speaking research and educational practice. In addition, participants will be asked to experience how to design game-based learning that allows them to expand their vocabulary while having fun, and how to support intelligent verbalization that can be used in presentations and report guidance.
If you are feeling that you are having problems with student presentations and written expressions, those who want to incorporate independent learning into their classes, and those who want to support the improvement of their expressive skills through career education and employment guidance, please join us as it is full of tips for creating lessons and supporting students.

Implementation Report

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Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
〒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)