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[17th UTokyo FFP] New Classes Start Online

We are pleased to announce that the 17th UTokyo FFP started its classes online (conducted live on Zoom).

Even in a tough situation where the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended, we received a large number of applications. The 17th UTokyo FFP started with 61 participants in total (Thu/Fri classes) and nine observers from other institutes.

 

UTokyo FFP has shifted to fully online classes since the 15th program. We will make continuous efforts in delivering and refining UTokyo FFP-like online classes to play a leading role in making education online.

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Introduction of Global FD Workshop “Critical Thinking in Political Theory: Addressing Incommensurability” held on April 14

The Global Faculty Development (GFD) Program would like to invite you to our workshop which will be held on Wednesday, April 14

The theme is “Critical Thinking in Political Theory: Addressing Incommensurability ” and the guest speaker is Allyn Fives, a lecturer in political theory at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Please refer to the details as follows:Introduction of Global FD Workshop “Critical Thinking in Political Theory: Addressing Incommensurability” .

 


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U.S. Embassy Tokyo virtual discussion ‘Online Education Technology – Shaping the Future of Learning’

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo is inviting you with an online seminar on ‘Online Education Technology – Shaping the Future of Learning’. Please join.

１．Date/time: Wednesday, April 14         0:00pm-0：55pm （JST）

２．Speaker:  Darcy W. Hardy,　Associate VP for Academic Affairs, North America Higher　Education at Blackboard Inc.

３．Moderator: Nanako Ishido,　President of NPO CANVAS,  Learning of Tomorrow CEO

４．Program via Zoom webinar, with simultaneous interpretation and Japanese closed captions

5．Admission: Free

6． Co-organizers and cooperators:  U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Learning of Tomorrow, NPO CANVAS

７．Online registration:  　Registration　(Zoom login information will be sent via email)

☆　Inquiries  　　   : TokyoPASCP@state.gov

☆　Related website  :　https://americancenterjapan.com/event/202104147494/

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[Call for Applications] Faculty Members, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education

Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo invites applications for the following positions: Project Associate Professor(s) and Project Research Associate.
Applications must reach us on or before March 31, 2021. Faculty members are scheduled to be appointed on July 1.

Please click the following link for more details. [Call for Applications] Faculty Members, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education (*in JAPANESE)

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Publication “Active Learning and Teaching at the University of Tokyo”

We are pleased to announce that a book on active learning at the University of Tokyo will be published on March 24.
It is entitled “Active Learning and Teaching at the University of Tokyo.” For more details, please click the link below.

The book includes the case study of “Teaching Development in Higher Education” (The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program) in Chapter 7.

Active Learning and Teaching at the University of Tokyo – University of Tokyo Press (utp.or.jp)

 

 

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[17th UTokyo FFP] Let’s Learn to Teach at University! Application Now Open for “Teaching Development in Higher Education”

*The 17th UTokyo FFP (Thu/Fri classes) will be conducted online, adhering to the COVID-19 safety protocols.

For anyone (e.g., graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff members) who would like to enhance their teaching skills!
“The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP): Teaching Development in Higher Education”
Application now open!

Faculty members are required to have skills not only in research but also in teaching.
UTokyo FFP will provide a practical learning space to enhance your teaching skills.

★ You can systematically learn “how to teach”!
★ You can build a network across diverse fields!
★ On completion of the program, you receive an official certificate that you can attach to your resume!
★ Graduate students can also receive academic credits!

[Qualifications]
Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff members at the University of Tokyo

[Time and Location]
S Semester <S1/S2 Term> AY2021
・Thursday class (capacity: 25 participants): Periods 3–4
・Friday class (capacity: 25 participants): Periods 3–4
The classes will be conducted live online.
Total: 8 days for each course
(Note that the classes are held every other week, in principle.)

[Details and How to Apply]
Please click the link below.
https://dev2.utokyofd.com/en/ffp/apply/
(If the number of applicants exceeds the prescribed limit, selection will be based on the application form information.)

[Application Deadline]
Sunday, April 11th, 2021, at 11:59 PM

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
We look forward to your application!



Kayoko Kurita
Associate Professor / Vice Director
Center for Research and Development of Higher Education
utokyo_fd@he.u-tokyo.ac.jp

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Introduction of “Spotlight event” by Global FD held on April 20th

The Global Faculty Development (GFD) Program would like to invite you to a spotlight event with three members of Tokyo College next Tuesday, April 20th, from 5-6:30pm JST.

The theme is ” Collaborative interdisciplinary course design: a case study from Tokyo College”.

This is a great opportunity to get to know Tokyo College and to learn from their experience developing an interdisciplinary seminar for undergraduates.

Please refer to the following page:　Introduction of “Spotlight event” by Global FD held on April 20th

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[16th UTokyo FFP] Certificate Award Ceremony Conducted

The 16th Certificate Award Ceremony of “The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP)” was held on Zoom on Friday, March 5th, 2021.
Thirty-nine participants completed the 16th program, and each of them received a certificate. They had a congratulatory address from Prof. Takumi Moriyama, Director of the Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo.
Alumni also appeared as guest speakers and explained their various activities after completion of the program and their alumni network.

UTokyo FFP has produced a total of 753 people who completed the program coming from every graduate school at The University of Tokyo.


The next program (the 17th UTokyo FFP) is scheduled to start in April 2021. Please click the link below for the application.

→　https://dev2.utokyofd.com/en/ffp/apply/