scholarly journals Learner Autonomy Transforming a Self-Reflection Task

Relay Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 173-177
Author(s):  
Lorna S. Asami
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Central Council ◽  
Education Culture

In 2017, the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) published the pamphlet, “Overview of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.” In it, MEXT states that the Central Council for Education has been discussing revisions to the National Curriculum Standards “with the aim of realizing a ‘curriculum open to society’.” The council also advocates “proactive, interactive, and deep learning (improving classes from the perspective of active learning)” (MEXT, 2017, p. 8). Regarding junior and senior high schools, MEXT states that “… schools should verify and adopt an evaluation method, etc. which covers various aspects including students’ motivation and attitude for active learning. This can be achieved by focusing on students’ interest, motivation and attitude towards communication, which all lead to active learning” (MEXT, 2017, p. 8). As I have found it possible to combine active learning concepts that MEXT advocates with my research interests in autonomy and motivation, I am challenged to design a more learner-centered classroom. Walker and Symons (1997) state that human motivation is at its peak when certain requirements are fulfilled. One requirement is that people have sufficient autonomy (Dörnyei, 2001). It follows that to increase our students’ motivation for learning, we need to allow our students to have the autonomy they need to thrive.

Possibilities for “Proactive, Interactive Deep Learning” in Japan's New National Curriculum Evident From an Analysis of IBDP's Theory of Knowledge

2021 ◽  
pp. 177-193
Author(s):  
Risa Tanaka Kinoshita ◽  
Shammi Datta
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Theory Of Knowledge ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Education Culture

Prior to the implementation of Japan's new national curriculum—known as the course of study (COS)—in 2012, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) declared it would examine the viability of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Considering this, it is likely that the “proactive, interactive, deep learning,” a key idea of the new COS, and IB philosophy have many points of commonality. This chapter will focus on non-IB schools attempting to include the IB philosophy with an emphasis on classes incorporating the theory of knowledge (TOK) philosophy, an integral part of the IB Diploma Programme's (IBDP). Relevant aspects of TOK are examined, supported by the results of semi-structured interviews with teachers. It is suggested that the TOK philosophy is a meaningful reference for teachers to implement proactive, interactive, deep learning. However, teachers will likely go through some trial and error while applying it in their schools.

Efforts to Institutionalize Active Learning in Japanese Higher Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Arimoto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Admission Policy ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Curriculum Policy ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Central Council

In 2012, the Central Council for Education (cce) issued a report concerning the introduction of active learning (al) and educational management into higher education. Its main object was to foster students’ ability of active learning (or active study [as]) to enable them not only to fulfill the outcome required by the dp (Diploma Policy) but also to respond to an unpredictable future in a knowledge-based society. In order to enhance students’ al, it is necessary to innovate educational methods, such as High Impact Practice (hip) and Institutional Research (ir), to establish educational management, including dp, cp (curriculum policy), and ap (admission policy), and to promote the Research-Teaching-Service (r-t-s) nexus. Based on the cce’s report, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (mext) started a nationwide program in 2013 to pursue active learning. As a result, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (jsps) selected a project of a four-university collaboration as one of the projects related to the programs in which the author of this paper conducted a national survey with a focus on the institutionalization of academic learning in academia.

Establishing a model to demonstrate physical and mathematical properties of chromatin fibres in fission yeast cells - Research in the Molecular Biophysics Lab at Hiroshima University

Impact ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-91
Author(s):  
Shin-ichi Tate
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Biology ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Molecular Architecture ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Cellular Events ◽  
And Function ◽  
Education Culture ◽  
Open The Doors

The field of molecular biology has provided great insights into the structure and function of key molecules. Thanks to this area of research, we can now grasp the biological details of DNA and have characterised an enormous number of molecules in massive data bases. These 'biological periodic tables' have allowed scientists to connect molecules to particular cellular events, furthering scientific understanding of biological processes. However, molecular biology has yet to answer questions regarding 'higher-order' molecular architecture, such as that of chromatin. Chromatin is the molecular material that serves as the building block for chromosomes, the structures that carry an organism's genetic information inside of the cell's nucleus. Understanding the physical properties of chromatin is crucial in developing a more thorough picture of how chromatin's structure relate to its key cellular functions. Moreover, by establishing a physical model of chromatin, scientists will be able to open the doors into the true inner workings of the cell nucleus. Professor Shin-ichi Tate and his team of researchers at Hiroshima University's Research Center for the Mathematics on Chromatin Live Dynamics (RcMcD), are attempting to do just that. Through a five-year grant funded by the Platform for Dynamic Approaches to Living Systems from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Tate is aiming to gain a clearer understanding of the structure and dynamics of chromatin.

Design and Economics of the HTGR-GT Power Plant by JAERI

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Muto ◽  
Shintaro Ishiyama ◽  
Shusaku Shiozawa ◽  
Masanori Tanihira ◽  
Yasuyuki Miyoshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
System Type ◽  
Helium Gas ◽  
Generation Cost ◽  
Education Culture

This paper describes the conceptual design and cost estimation of a 600MW(t) HTGR-GT power plant, which has been completed in the framework of the HTGR-GT feasibility study project in the duration of FY 1996 to FY 2000. The project is assigned to JAERI by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) (former Science and Technology Agency) in Japan. The inlet and outlet gas temperatures in the reactor are 460°C and 850°C, respectively. Helium gas pressure is 6MPa. The gas turbine system type is an intercooled recuperative direct cycle. Designs of reactor and gas turbine are presented. The main feature of the plant is a relatively large 600 MW(t) HTGR, horizontal single shaft helium turbine and divided power conversion vessel, that is, a turbomachine vessel and heat exchanger one. Their main specifications and drawings are presented. As a result of cost estimation, an economically attractive construction cost and a power generation cost have been obtained.

Research on climate change adaption in cities, funded by ERCA

Impact ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (6) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
Masaru Inatsu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Associate Professor ◽  
Planetary Science ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Simulation Data ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Education Culture ◽  
The Impact

There is growing global concern over climate change and research is being conducted to investigate the impact this phenomenon will have on the world. To support this research the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has developed the d4PDF, the world's largest collection of simulation data about climate change. Professor Masaru Inatsu, from Department of Earth and Planetary Science at Hokkaido University, is working alongside Associate Professor Tetsuya Takemi, from Kyoto University, and Professor Hiroyuki Kusaka, from University of Tsukuba, in collaboration with a number of research partners from other leading research groups, to use this data to enable a better understanding of the impact of extreme weather on major cities in Japan.

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