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Oct.20 th ,2011 IAEVG. Tokyo Gakugei University Leaning and career development support system f or university students. TGU Student Career Development Center Contract Associate Professor Kiyomi Banda. Tokyo Gakugei University.
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Oct.20th,2011 IAEVG Tokyo Gakugei University Leaning and career development support system for university students TGU Student Career Development Center Contract Associate Professor Kiyomi Banda
Purpose of the project ◆Use of the supporting resources in the entire university ◆Providing the optimally developed student support program
Philosophy To develop human resource to be “Compassionate and enthusiastic educator” ◆those in academic setting ◆those who take leadership roles in companies and communities
Select any course they wish and utilize the knowledge for their future career Organically cooperative system Students Provide Gakugei Cafeteria Lecture Course &Career Navi Office hour Advice Needs Lookout for skilled lecturers from a variety of background Teachers & Administrative staff Gakugei Cafeteria Staff Gakugei Cafeteria lecture course ( as a supporting menu)
Function of Gakugei Cafeteria Guidance Career counseling Internet Access
The number of teachers who have given lectures recently Total number of teachers: approx.300
Characteristic of Gakugei Cafeteria Lecture course ◆Extracurricular activities (no academic credit) ・Lunch lecture course -30min. at lunchtime ・Dinnerlecture course – 2 hours from 18:00 ◆Only one session ・Students can sign up the courses whenever they are interested in the lecture topics. ・Students from every grade and major participate in the same lecture course, which they may hardly have a chance to take.
~Two menu categories~ The Career Study Support menu ◆to broaden and cultivate students’ knowledge beyond their major ◆to enrich their academic studies as well as their campus lives The Job Placement Support menu ◆to learn about society, develop a diligent work ethic, and enhance their job search ability
How students learn in Gakugei Cafeteria Lecture Course Not simply passive lecture course Always include “metacognitive activities” ◆Sharing their opinions ◆Discussion on a certain theme ↓ ◆Writing an essay on the subject of “What they have learnt” to connect their thought with the day’s topic. ↓ Students can post it on MY PAGE on the website to keep the record of what they have learnt in the field outside their major
Training student-staff “Cafemates” as facilitators in these courses ◆Cafemates andGakugei Cafeteria staff discuss detail in advance to determine how far to discuss the topics at hand ↓ ★Theme focused discussion ★ Questions and Answers Sometimes, lectures can lead to behavioral changesin students, and other time the knowledge remains for future use.
The number of participantsin Gakugei Cafeteria lecture courses
Nearly 20% of the student body has participated in lecture courses at least once. (as of July 12,2010) Total number of students: approx. 5,000
Repeating rates of participants , 2010 1st semester once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times
Lectures in response to the events of the Great East Japan, March 11th 2011
“Mental Healthcare of Children at the Disaster: What Teachers Can Do for them form the Academy” Prof. Masayuki Kobayashi May 6th, 2011
“Earthquake and Radiation”Prof. Etsuo ArakawaProf. Masashi KamogawaJuly 28th,2011
Survey”What the participants earned from the lectures“ ◆I learned that we could prepare for the future when we work hard ◆Learning from multiple perspectives helps us develop our sense of values and expand our horizons. ◆I was intellectually stimulated and encouraged by the lecturer and participants. ◆We can create a learning environment that connects people on campus and provides easy access to information. ◆I have learned how to put my academic studies into practice.
Each GakugeiCafereria lecture courses has developedits own community ◆Participants share the same interest ◆The courses include time for communication among them Engaged participation in the knowledge communities motivates students to learn (engaged participation; Hickey&Zuiker,2005)
Gakugei Cafeteria Staff Facilitator Kiyomi Banda Assistant Yoshimi Yamashita Facilitator Yukari Motokawa