• Program Overview
• Event Details
• Application
• Implementation Report
• Contact Information

Program Overview

Due to the program’s great popularity every year, please register early! From 5/22 onwards, applications will be accepted at any time.
　With the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the globalization of higher education is accelerating, and it can be said that the era in which English proficiency for university faculty and staff is an essential basic skill has finally arrived.
This globalization-oriented SD training program aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member institutions who can respond to such an era, but also to raise awareness for future language learning.

Event Details

FY2015 English Skill-Up Training for University Faculty and Staff (FD/SD)

Schedule

1st Session: Saturday, July 11, 2015, 9:30–17:00 Registration Closed
2nd Session: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 9:30–17:00 Registration Closed
3rd Session: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 9:30–17:00 Registration Closed
4th Session: Saturday, September 19, 2015, 9:30–17:00 Now Accepting
5th Session: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 9:30–17:00 Now Accepting
6th Session: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 9:30–17:00 Now Accepting

Venue

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, 2nd Joint Research Room

Organizer

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, University Consortium Kyoto

Contents

FD/SD English Skill-Up Training Outline [Click here for details]
1st Session: Saturday, July 11, 2015 — ① Encouraging Active Learning in the Classroom Registration Closed
2nd Session: Saturday, July 18, 2015 — ② Telephoning & Emails Registration Closed
3rd Session: Saturday, July 25, 2015 — ③ Everyday Communication Registration Closed
4th Session: Saturday, September 19, 2015 — ④ Encouraging Active Learning in the Classroom 2 Now Accepting
5th Session: Saturday, September 26, 2015 — ⑤ Facilitation Now Accepting
6th Session: Saturday, October 3, 2015 — ⑥ Presentation Now Accepting

Application

FD/SD English Skill-Up Training Application Form

Application Method ①: Via the University Consortium Kyoto website
Application Method ②: Apply directly by email

Implementation Report (FY2014 Faculty-targeted Active Learning)

English Skill-Up Training: “Active Learning in the Classroom”

On July 26, Ms. Mikako Nishikawa, Advisor of the Eiken Foundation of Japan, was invited as the lecturer for the English Skill-Up Training “Active Learning in the Classroom,” targeted at faculty members of member universities.
This training was planned as part of the “English Skill-Up Training for University Faculty and Staff” conducted by the University Consortium Kyoto since FY2013, focusing specifically on “classes” for faculty members. It was attended by 11 participants from 5 universities.

In the training, following an icebreaker, participants deepened their understanding of Active Learning (Active Learning refers to a learning approach that emphasizes student engagement and participation, as opposed to the one-way transfer of knowledge typical in lecture-style classes. It incorporates methods such as project/problem-based learning (PBL), discussions, and presentations). They also learned common phrases used in English-based classes. Various expressions were introduced for classroom instructions and for introducing Active Learning, with the suggestion that faculty members choose and utilize expressions that can be used naturally in their classes.
Next, participants experienced methods for group discussions and workshops, examined strategies for designing effective discussions, and explored effective feedback and evaluation methods in classes using Active Learning. They shared examples with one another and concluded with group presentations.

During this training, participants noted challenges such as the difficulty of identifying universally effective strategies due to differences in academic fields and class sizes, and how to motivate Japanese students who are not accustomed to presenting in front of others from a young age. Nevertheless, despite the long duration of the workshop, all participants actively engaged in exchanging ideas for improving classes and discussing practical approaches to lesson design.
This was the first time that the University Consortium Kyoto had conducted an English Skill-Up Training exclusively for faculty members. Taking into account the feedback and requests from participants, we intend to continue providing highly relevant training programs in the future.

Contact Information

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, University Consortium Kyoto — International Affairs Division
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
※ Counter Service Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9:00–17:00 (Closed during the New Year holidays)