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【Report】UTokyo Global FFDP 2nd Edition：DAY 2

The second session (DAY 2) of the 2nd edition of UTokyo Global FFDP was held online on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. The topic of the session was “teaching and learning methods, strategies and techniques”. The following are some of the key moments (highlights) of the session.

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY 2

During the class, we first summarized the contents of DAY 1 using the participants’ responses to what they learnt. The responses were collected through a reflective writing task which we had asked the participants to submit by DAY 2.

Also, we used ChatGPT to create a classroom assessment technique (CAT). We discussed “flipped classroom”, reviewing the explanation generated by ChatGPT by forcing the AI to offer a not fully correct explanation.

We learnt about different teaching and learning techniques using experiential learning (i.e., we learnt about jigsaw through jigsaw). We learnt 4 techniques: Think-pair-share, jigsaw, gallery walk, and fishbowl. The picture shows a breakout room.

Then we discussed and shared ideas about teaching and learning techniques strategies with the whole class.

At the end of the class, we granted options to the participants to continuously keep track of their own learning gains. We asked them to fill in the online form, and we will discuss the results in the next class, DAY 3.

Stay tuned for new reports of UTokyo Global FFDP after DAY 3!

 

Dr. Gabriel Hervas (Lecturer. Project Associate Professor)

Ms. Airi Kawakami（Staff. Project Academic Specialist）

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【Report】UTokyo Global FFDP 2nd Edition：DAY 1

The first session (DAY 1) of the 2nd edition of UTokyo Global FFDP was held online on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. The topic of the session was “the science of learning”.

The following are what we call the “highlights of the day“, key moments of the session that we share with our participants as a reminder of the class and of their good work. In addition, we accompany these highlights with a follow-up/feedforward document addressing in more detail some ideas that emerged in class and/or other connected aspects that might be of interest.

HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY 1

The participants shared and discussed key aspects on the science of learning based on the content of a video that they had watched prior to the class (the course is, overall, based on flipped classroom).

In UTokyo Global FFDP, we conduct an “initial survey” before the course begins. Its purpose is to grasp the students’ prior ideas, interests and needs and to adjust the course accordingly. In class, we discussed their previous ideas about the science of learning and its practical implications using the results to that survey to make visible their emerging learning gain.

 

During the class, we discussed the idea of “scaffolding” and we shared ideas to keep in mind to design courses and classes that contribute to learning based on this idea.

Also, we discussed a potential utility of chatbots such as ChatGPT to “facilitate” teachers’ work, for instance, in summarizing students’ work (only in situations when there is no potential risk for the students’ and their learning and after a careful review by the teacher).

Lastly, another highlight of the session was when we discussed the range of options that we can find from a learner-centered to teacher-centered approach and discussed the idea of “direct instruction“.

Stay tuned for new reports of UTokyo Global FFDP after DAY 2!

 

Dr. Gabriel Hervas (Lecturer. Project Associate Professor)

Ms. Airi Kawakami（Staff. Project Academic Specialist）

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【Event Report】UTokyo FD Open “Course & Syllabus Design” “Class Design & Microteaching”

Two workshops of UTokyo FD Open, “Course & Syllabus Design” and “Class Design & Microteaching”, were held on March 30th and 31st respectively in 2023.

These workshops were held at Hongo Campus. In total, 18 people participated in “Course & Syllabus Design”, and 10 in “Class Design & Microteaching”. The participants were diverse in affiliation, position, discipline, and region of origin.

For more information about UTokyo FD Open, please click here.

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“Interactive Teaching” Leaflet Release

The leaflet of “Interactive Teaching”, which is available on Coursera for free, has been newly released.

  • This leaflet summarizes various information about Interactive Teaching, such as the features and structure of the course, how to take the course, and information on events.
  • In addition, we aimed to create a cheerful and friendly leaflet by including many pictures of the course mascot, Italu-kun and by using multiple colors.

 

If you want the actual leaflets, please reach out to us at: utokyo_fd[at]he.u-tokyo.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @.)

We hope that this leaflet will be viewed by many people and the course will continue to be utilized in various educational settings.

Click here（Coursera “Interactive Teaching”) for course registration and details.

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[Course Outline]

  • ■Goal: To acquire teaching knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for promoting interactive learning where students take an active role in their learning.
  • ■Language: Provided in both Japanese and English
  • ■Instructors: Kayoko Kurita (The University of Tokyo) and more
  • ■Fee: Free of charge (An additional fee is necessary if you would like a certificate to be issued.)
  • ■Structure: The course is designed to be completed in eight weeks, each consisting of three sessions: Knowledge Session, Skill Session, and Story Session. The topic for each week is as follows:
  • 　Week 1 Learning about Active Learning
  • 　Week 2 Active Learning Techniques
  • 　Week 3 The Science of Learning
  • 　Week 4 Designing a 90-minute Class
  • 　Week 5 Designing a More User-Friendly Syllabus
  • 　Week 6 Evaluations That Promote Learning
  • 　Week 7 Thinking about Career Paths (1): What Being a Professor Means
  • 　Week 8 Thinking about Career Paths (2): The Use of Portfolio
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  • [Inquiries]
    • Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo
    • Airi Kawakami
    • E-mail: utokyo_fd[at]he.u-tokyo.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @.)
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New Workshop Series: UTokyo FD Open

We would like to inform and invite you to an exciting (free) new opportunity created at the Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo, for those interested in developing their teaching skills regardless of their institution or organization: UTokyo FD Open.

The pamphlet attached includes the main details, but these are the highlights of UTokyo FD Open:

  •       ■  What: UTokyo FD Open is a series of workshops that address relevant topics on teaching and learning for those interested in developing their teaching skills. The workshops emphasize discussion and practice.
  •       ■  Language: English.
  •       ■  Participants & certificate: Those interested in improving their teaching skills, regardless of their affiliation and position (we prioritize those interested in university teaching). Participants obtain a certificate.
  •       ■  Where: In person, at The University of Tokyo (for now!).
  •       ■  Fee: Free

 

We launch UTokyo FD Program on March 2023 with two workshops by Dr. Gabriel Hervas, Project Associate Professor at our Center and designer of the program:

  •      ■  “Course and syllabus design”
  •      ■  “Class design and micro-teaching”

 

If you are interested, do not let this opportunity pass and apply using the following link (it includes details on the exact dates and on the workshops):

https://forms.office.com/r/WevMicbDQn

If you know someone who might be interested in UTokyo FD Open, feel free to share this information. We will also keep you posted about these and other workshops that will open throughout the year.

In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach us out at utokyo_fd@he.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Thank you very much for your attention. We sincerely look forward to your participation!

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A new paper by Project Associate Professor Gabriel Hervas was published

Dr. Gabriel Hervas, Project Associate Professor at our Center, has published a new paper in the journal Educación Medica entitled “Training and professional development through the Japanese approach of Lesson Study. Principles for its design and application”.

The full article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edumed.2022.100784

The paper presents nine principles for implementing LS as a proposal for the training and professional development of health sciences teachers, based both on what the literature suggests and the author’s own practical experience in organizing this type of initiative with teachers in this field.

More information on Dr. Hervas’ research here:

 

 

 

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A new research paper by Project Associate Professor Gabriel Hervas was published

Dr. Gabriel Hervas, Project Associate Professor at our Center, has published a new paper at the International Journal for Academic Development entitled “Public relations as part of the work of academic developers: a vignette on our role at a Japanese university” (https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2022.2122474).

The full article is available at https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/VZYAQ8JVBETABQEDTDSD/full?target=10.1080/1360144X.2022.2122474

The paper responds to a new format launched by the journal (vignettes), and it was selected for a special issue on how we define the roles and the work of academic developers in Higher Education. In the form of a vignette, the paper illustrates how, while at some contexts it can remain imperceptible, doing public relations is an intrinsic part of the work of academic developers in Japan and it has a big impact on their day-to-day work.

More information on Project Associate Professor Hervas’ research here:

 

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【Event Report】Microteaching session. Organized by UTokyo Global FFDP

On July 29th, 2022, UTokyo Global FFDP held a microteaching session conducted in the English language with lecturers from The University of Tokyo and others institutions.

Picture of a participant delivering her class
(Picture of a participant delivering her class)

During this faculty development event, with attendants from Egypt, Japan, South Korea, and Spain, the participants that the opportunity to teach a class (from disciplines such as language learning and pharmaceutical sciences) and share educational ideas through peer-feedback.

Thanks to all the participants, the session was lively and full of meaningful educational reflections.

UTokyo Global FFDP will continue to hold similar events to promote faculty, academic, and educational development of future and current academics. If you are interested, please USE THIS FORM (click over “use this form”) so we can  inform you. We sincerely look forward to your participation!

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[Sep 17, 18, 19] Coursera “Interactive Teaching” 1st Live Session

Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo is pleased to invite you to our intensive 3-day in-person session for the course “Interactive Teaching” to be held on September 17th, 18th and 19th.

The goal of this session is to acquire practical knowledge and experience applicable to your own classes, through various exercises based on the learning in “Interactive Teaching”.

For more details, please click the following link.

[Sep 17, 18, 19] Coursera “Interactive Teaching” 1st Live Session – Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo