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[New Paper] Prof. Kayoko Kurita (Vice Director, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo) et al.

Prof. Kayoko Kurita (Vice Director, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo) et al. have published a new research paper entitled, “Kyōiku katsudō no furikaeri o mokuteki to shita teaching portfolio chart oyobi sakusei kenshū no kaihatsu to hyōka [Development and evaluation of a teaching portfolio chart and a workshop in its creation for the purpose of reflection on teaching activities].” It is available online at J-STAGE.

For details, please click the following link. [New Paper] Prof. Kayoko Kurita (Vice Director, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo) et al. – Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo (u-tokyo.ac.jp)

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Introduction of “Global FD Workshop” held on May 31

The Global Faculty Development (GFD) Program would like to invite you to our workshop which will be held on Tuesday, May 31.

The theme is ” Team-Based Learning Hands-on Workshop ” and the guest speaker is Jesus Pulido Arcas (P.h.D).

Please read the datails as followsre listed below:　→　Introduction of “Global FD Workshop” held on May 31

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Welcome to the New UTokyo FD Website

Thank you for visiting the website of UTokyo Faculty Development (UTokyo FD).
Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo is pleased to announce the launch of our new website.

Based on the slogan “Let’s learn to teach at university,” we integrated the previous search items into a single one (“Search by Purpose”) and redesigned the whole structure with the UTokyo FD logo and photos/colors relaxing for the eyes.

 


(The front page)

 

*Features of the new website:

・Design that allows the visitors to view and search items easily
・Colors and design that fit faculty/students/researchers
・Responsive web design for smartphone/PC users
・A website dedicated to faculty development (FD), where instructors inside and outside the University can interact with each other
・Combination of static pages on program introduction and dynamic pages on articles such as the “Teaching Tips” series.

 


(Menu)

 

“Teaching Tips” and English pages will be published soon. Please stay tuned for further updates!

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[18th UTokyo FFP] Certificate Award Ceremony Conducted

The 18th Certificate Award Ceremony of “The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP)” was held on Zoom on Friday, February 18th, 2022.
Thirty-nine participants completed the 18th program, and each of them received a certificate. They had a congratulatory address from Prof. Yasushi Asami, 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 completing the program and their alumni network.

UTokyo FFP has produced a total of 849 people who completed the program coming from every graduate school at The University of Tokyo.

The next program (the 19th UTokyo FFP) is scheduled to start in April 2022. Please click the link below for the application.
→ https://dev2.utokyofd.com/en/ffp/apply/

 

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1: Think-Pair-Share

Think-Pair-Share


1. Definition

“Think individually (THINK), then pair up (PAIR), and discuss and share ideas (SHARE).”

Think-Pair-Share is an active learning strategy conducted through the discussion procedure as described above.
It was first proposed by Frank Lyman at the University of Maryland in 1981.


2. Implementation

❶ Ask a question to your students.
❷ Give them one or two minutes to individually think about the question.
❸ Pair up the students.
❹ Let the students exchange and share their ideas in pairs.
(This step can be substituted by activities among multiple pairs at once or activities among groups of three or more.)
❺ Let each pair share their ideas with the whole class. (One person per pair/group shall be the speaker.)
❻ It takes 5–15 minutes in total. (It depends on the number of participants.)

(The image of students working in pairs)

3. Features and Tips

・It can also be used in large classes.
・It works as a practice in communicating with others.
・It can be used for various activities including warm-ups.
・It may end up chatting depending on the question or group size.
→It is necessary to set specific questions, give instructions with clarity, and be considerate of your students’ level. Avoid posing simple questions that depend on whether the students have certain knowledge or not, such as questions that ask about a specific year or name!

4. Examples

Click the following link.　→　An example of “Think-Pair-Share”

5. References and Other Materials

Click the following link.　→　　Video clips related to Think-Pair-Share

 

 

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2: Jigsaw Method

Jigsaw Method

1. Definition　　

The Jigsaw Method is a technique to support collaborative learning*.              *A method to support group activities
Participants can grasp the whole picture of the learning material and deepen their understanding from multiple angles by combining each component like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. It is crucial that the instructor prepare adequate problems.
The method was proposed by American social psychologist Elliot Aronson, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the 1970s.

2. Implementation (Example)

(1) Divide a long English passage into three parts: A, B, and C.
(Preparation and division of learning materials)
(2) Divide students into three groups (“expert groups“) and assign each group with different materials (A, B, and C). Let the members of each group cooperate with each other to translate the assigned segment of the English passage into Japanese.
(Distribution of materials and group activities)
(3) Form new groups, each comprising members from different groups (A, B, and C). It means that each new group consists of students who translated either A, B, or C.
(Reorganization of groups)
(4) Let the new groups (“jigsaw groups“) work by having each member explain the segment he/she translated. The groups will then organize the translation of the whole passage.
(Jigsaw group activities)
(5) Let each jigsaw group make presentations on their translation.
(6) It takes about 60 minutes in total. (It depends on the total number of participants and groups.)

(The image of group activity)

3. Features and Tips

・It enables the individual learners to become responsible.
・It helps participants to practice communicating with each other.
・It helps participants to develop their tolerance of the differences in ideas.
・It is necessary to set problems that deepen learning.
・Be careful of time allocation because the procedure includes the reorganization of groups.
・Be careful to divide groups equally.

4. Examples

Click the following link.　→　An example of the Jigsaw Method

5. References and Other Materials

Click the following link.　→　Video clips related to the Jigsaw Method

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UTokyo Global FFDP: Course Information and Application

  • UTokyo Global FFDP (in English)

  • Starts on April 19th, 2022. Program delivered in English

  • Apply here (until April 11th, 23:59)
  • ・Observers from other institutions are welcome
  • ・Orientation session was held on April 8th, 15:30-17:00　The video recording is here! 

 

Interested? Check out our video here!

What is UTokyo Global Future Faculty Development Program (UTokyo Global FFDP)?

Universities all over the world have been urged to play an increasing role not only as research institutions, but also as key societal pillars for human and educational development in an increasingly globalized world.  

University professors are required to be excellent educators as well as researchers; when hiring, universities grant significant importance not only to research achievements and previous experience, but also to the applicants’ actual teaching competences, asking them to submit examples of syllabi and to conduct mock lessons.

UTokyo Global FFDP has been designed with an international perspective to support graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers, and faculty members in acquiring educational competences to fulfill the teaching role at universities in Japan and overseas. Let’s practice and learn to “teach at university level” while interacting with colleagues from diverse backgrounds!

  • Are you a UTokyo*…                
  • ・Graduate student
  • ・Researcher or postdoctoral fellow
  • ・Faculty member
  • * Observers from other institutions are welcomed
  • Are you interested in…
  • ・Working as a professor at universities in Japan and overseas?
  • ・Enhancing your teaching skills?
  • ・Obtaining a certificate for your CV and gaining credits?
Got interested? Check out our video here!

With UTokyo Global FFDP, you will

  • 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・Obtain a certificate to use when applying for a position.
  • 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・Gain 2 credits if you are a graduate student.
  • 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・Gain access to a network with information on research and recruitments.
  • 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・Create bonds with colleagues from different countries and disciplines.
  • Instructor and Staff

    • Dr. Gabriel Hervas (Project Associate Professor)


      		 Airi Kawakami (Project Academic Specialist)
  • Eligibility of Participants
  • Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers, and faculty members of the University of Tokyo
  • Schedule
  • 2022 S semester <S1+S2 term＞
  • Tuesday (max. 20 students), 3rd and 4th period (13:00-16:40)
  • 8 sessions (+ Day 0 for briefing), every other week in principle

  • Application

    • Apply from the form below (until April 11th, 23:59)

    • 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・Observers from other institution are welcome!
    • Online Information Session
      • 　・Orientation session was held on April 8th, 15:30-17:00
        • The video recording is here!

 

  • Further Information
  • Want to know receive further information about the program and other initiatives? If so, please fill in this!

Course Contents

  • Structure
  • Day 0. Briefing
  • Day 1. The science of learning
  • Day 2. Teaching and learning methods, strategies, and techniques
  • Day 3. Assessment, feedback, and rubrics
  • Day 4. Course and syllabus design
  • Day 5. Class design
  • Day 6. Class design & instruction I
  • Day 7. Class design & instruction II
  • Day 8. Deconstructing knowledge and career paths

 

  • Class Format
  • Day 0～4：Online
  • Day 5～8：In-person
  • ・DAY 5 and Day 8: room 357, 3rd floor of the Graduate School of Education
  • ・DAY 6 and DAY 7: the Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, 3rd floor of the Administration Bureau Bldg. 2 (The room will be announced to the participants.)

 

References

UTokyo OCW: 第0回 Symposium on Future Faculty Development／UTokyo Global FFDP

UTokyo OCW | Symposium on Future Faculty Development／UTokyo Global FFDP

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[19th UTokyo FFP] Course Information & Application

*UTokyo FFP is conducted in Japanese. For an English course (UTokyo Global FFDP), please click here.

Classes start on April 14th, 2022.

Apply from here (Due: Monday, April 11th, 09:00 AM)

・Observers from other institutions are welcome.
・A briefing session on UTokyo FFP on Friday, April 8th, 17:00-18:30

 

What Is “The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program” (UTokyo FFP)?

“The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program” (UTokyo FFP) commenced in AY2013 for acquiring skills and knowledge related to teaching at the university. It is aimed at graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff members affiliated with the University of Tokyo who aim to become faculty members.

The quality enhancement of education at universities is a crucial issue. In recent years, there has been a shift toward student-centric education and active learning class styles. These classroom approaches require educators, besides being knowledgeable experts, to act as facilitators able to spur learning; this makes it necessary for educators to acquire these skills. UTokyo FFP helps acquire such knowledge and skills in a systematic and effective way.

UTokyo FFP is a half-yearly program, also offered as a Common Graduate Course titled “Teaching Development in Higher Education.” Participants can enhance their practical teaching skills by learning about active learning in an interactive way with other learners across diverse research fields.

 

The features of UTokyo FFP are as follows:

Of those who completed the course so far, 98% responded that their participation in UTokyo FFP was fulfilling (“very fulfilling” or “fulfilling”). Thirty percent of the applicants found out about the program through “an introduction by the alumni.”

・Interactions across diverse fields
The participants come from diverse academic fields. Interaction with graduate students and faculty/staff members from unfamiliar fields would certainly inspire you to reflect on your own education and research.

・Issue of an official certificate
On completion of the program, participants receive an official UTokyo FFP transcript signed by the director of the Center for Research and Development of Higher Education. You can attach the transcript to an application document to display your teaching experience when you apply for academic posts.

・Academic credits (two credits) of “Teaching Development in Higher Education” on completion of the course
UTokyo FFP is also offered as a Common Graduate Course titled “Teaching Development in Higher Education.” Since it is a regular course of the university, participants can receive academic credits (two credits) within the allowances stipulated by the program of each graduate school they belong to.

・An alumni network
After completing the course, participants can join an alumni network (a Google Group), to exchange information on voluntary workshops, events, and job opportunities (part-time lecturer, etc.).

*The classes of UTokyo FFP were filmed and published at UTokyo OpenCourseWare (UTokyo OCW). Click here to watch the videos.

Advantages of taking UTokyo FFP

◯ An official certificate will be issued which you can attach to an application document for academic posts.
◯ Graduate students can earn academic credits (two credits).
◯ You can access a network regarding research/employment information.
◯ You can interact with participants coming from diverse academic fields.

Course Information

  • Instructor and staff
    Kayoko Kurita (Professor), Wonhwa Park (Assistant Professor), Osami Nabeta (Research Support Staff)
  • Qualifications
    Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff members at the University of Tokyo
    Those who are affiliated with other universities can join the program as observers.
  • Schedule
    S Semester <S1/S2 Term> AY2022
    Thursday course: Periods 3–4 (13:00–16:40)
    Friday course: Periods 3–4 (13:00–16:40)
    Total: 8 days for each course
    (Note that the classes are held every other week, in principle.)
    *Please refer to the syllabus for the detailed schedule.
    (Please make sure to read the syllabus before application.)
  • Capacity
    25 participants for each class
    (If the number of applicants exceeds the prescribed limit, selection will be made.)
  • Location
    Thursday course: live/online
    Friday course: live/online
    *The 19th UTokyo FFP will be conducted online, adhering to the COVID-19 safety protocols.

<Structure>

  • DAY 1 Introduction
    Icebreaking by sharing what inspired each participant to take the course, the present situation of higher education, research presentations (1-min self-introduction), and self-analysis and peer-reviewing of research presentations.
  • DAY 2 Class Design
    Significance of class design, goals and objectives of a class, ADDIE model, active learning, motivation, and creating a class design sheet.
  • DAY 3 Evaluation
    Significance of evaluation, evaluation methods, evaluation of evaluation, creating a rubric, and exercises in evaluating with rubrics.
  • DAY 4 Syllabus and Course Design
    Significance of a syllabus, setting goals and objectives, course design, and creating a graphic syllabus.
  • DAY 5 Exercise in Giving Feedback on Lectures & Summary
    Exercise in giving feedback on lectures for microteaching, and a poster tour to share what the participants have learned.
  • DAY 6 Refining the Lectures for Microteaching
    Microteaching session (1) and examination of the lectures for further refinement.
  • DAY 7 Microteaching Session
    Microteaching session (2) and examination of the lectures.
  • DAY 8 Envisioning Your Career Path by Creating a SAP Chart
    Creating a Structured Academic Portfolio (SAP) chart.

How to Take the Course

<Qualifications>
・UTokyo FFP is open to those affiliated with the University of Tokyo as regular graduate students, postdocs, or faculty/staff members. There are no requirements to enroll in this course, but please note that you cannot complete the course in case you are absent for more than two out of eight days.
・Please carefully read the program overview and the syllabus and follow the application steps. We also offer an observer (auditor) category for those outside the University. If you wish to join the program as an observer, please read the description below for more details.

<Application Schedule>
・The application schedule is as follows:
1. Join a briefing session on UTokyo FFP (as necessary).
2. Complete the application form.
3. Selections will be made based on the information in the application form.
4. The successful applicants will be notified of the results.
5. UTokyo FFP starts.

・A Briefing Session on UTokyo FFP
We conduct a briefing session on UTokyo FFP preceding every application period. Those who would like to know more about the program are recommended to participate in this session. Participation in the briefing session does not affect selection.

・Application Form
Applications to UTokyo FFP are invited twice a year, in March and September. Please fill in the application form if you would like to participate in the program. Selections will be made based on the information filled in the form, and you will be notified of the results before the program begins.

・・・・・・

・Pre-application
The application form will be unavailable after the closure of the application period. If you wish to receive notifications on the following official application period of UTokyo FFP, please sign up for pre-application. Pre-application does not affect selection.

・Observer System
Although UTokyo FFP is provided to affiliates of the University of Tokyo, we accept a few participants from other institutes as observers. Participants in this category must attend all classes and reply to the questionnaire at the end. If you wish to join the program as an observer, please fill in the application form and input “Application for the status of an observer” in the “Message” section provided at the bottom of the form.

Classes start on April 14th, 2022.

Apply from here (Due: Monday, April 11th, 09:00 AM)

・Observers from other institutions are welcome.
・A briefing session on UTokyo FFP on Friday, April 8th, 17:00-18:30

・Information
If you would like to know more about the program and other related events, please contact us using the inquiry form.

 

Related Information

・UTokyo OCW: UTokyo Future Faculty Program