nara women’s university (nara)

Nara Women’s University (ＮＡＲＡ)

・Practical training in collaboration with the attached and neighboring schools・Well-managed small group education according to the research themes of students

◇ University overview ◇ Outline of the course for Teacher Training students

◇ Accommodations

◇ ContactKitauoya Higashimachi, Nara 630-8506International Students Section, International DivisionTel: 0742-20-3240 Fax: 0742-20-3309E-mail: ryugakusei@cc.nara-wu.ac.jpURL: http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/

○ Characteristics and history

Nara Women’s University has its beginning in the former Nara Women’s Higher Normal School founded in 1908, and had entered its 100th anniversary in May of 2009. Since its foundation, Nara Women’s University has fulfilled our role as an institute providing women with education at the highest level.

Our campus is located in the central part of Nara City where many historical legacies have been found. Within such beautiful sites, the university is comprised of three undergraduate faculties, the Faculty of Letters, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Human Life and Environment. We also have the Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, offering high level of academic research education. While small in scale, we strive for an individualized approach to education and research.

In 2004, the International Exchange Center was set up to promote international exchange activities. We have concluded exchange agreements with 29 universities overseas, and about 150 international students are currently enrolled.

○ International Exchange

・ Number of International students: 149(as of October 1, 2010)

・ Number of teachers trained in the past 10 years: total 9Number by country:Myanmar (5), Laos (1), Peru (1), Australia (1) , China (1)

○ Characteristics of the program・Trainees will be accepted to the Faculty of Letters or GraduateSchool of Humanities and Sciences.・Cooperation of professors in the Course of Education -Philosophical Anthropology with other teachers in their specialfields.・Small group seminars and individual instruction according totheir research themes.・Practical training through the cooperation with the attached andneighboring schools. (Kindergarten, Primary School and Secondary School)

○ Number of students to be accepted: 3○ Outline of the course

・ Japanese language education・Preparatory lessons for six months in the institution offeringJapanese course

・Japanese classes (intermediate to advanced) in Nara Women’s University

・Tutoring to study Japanese language and other special field of study by graduate students with English ability

・Introduction Japanese, Business Japanese classes in Nara Women’s University.

・ Specialized traininga) Course, type of teaching, etc.

・Lectures, seminars, reading, laboratory training, practicaltraining, special research studies

・Presentation of research・Individual instruction according to their research themes ・Small group education (10 to 20 students per class)

b) Subjects or courses taught in English・Special seminar on “Japanese education” for the teacher

training students ・Reading exercise in the original languages (two levels)

c) Others・Practical research at the attached schools. ・Field work, Research

【Japanese language education （Osaka International House 1）】Please note that you might have to find private housing in case there is no room available.【Academic Training (International House or International Student House)】Both are available if there are vacancies.○ Number of rooms

・ Single room：36 in International House32 in International Student House

・ Couple room：1 in International House・ Family room： 1 in International House

○ Monthly rentInternational House （for single）：Deposit ￥10,000-,

Cleaning fee ¥ 10,000-（payable at moving-in）,Rent ¥5,900/month

International Student House：Rent ¥4,700/month, Communal fee ¥1,200/month

Fees for light water and gas are not included in the rent.○ FacilitiesBed, desk, chair, bookshelf, closet, toilet and bath. Kitchen and washing machine room are shared.○ Information for Daily LifeBoth are located within 5 minutes walk from thecampus. A train station is also within 5 minutes walk. Shops are also many around the station.

Nara Women's University

◇Course description, Number of students to be accepted, Qualifications and etc

Name of adviser E-mail address Teaching field(s) Course descriptionNumber ofstudents tobe accepted

FUJII Yasuyuki Associate Professor

yakororin@yahoo.co.jp

Music Education Training of music education

ITO Kazuya Associate Professor

k.ito@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp

Philosophy of EducationTraining of study on philosophy of educationand action research in schools

KUNUGI Toshio Professor

kunugi@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp

Sports Culture Training of study on sports culture

YANAGISAWA Yugo Professor

y-yanagi@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp

Ethics Training of theory and application of ethics

NISHIMURA Takuo Professor

takuo@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp

History of EducationTraining of study on history of educationand action research in schools

SUZUKI Koshi Associate Professor

kosuzu@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp

Body Culture Training of studies on body culture

YASUDA Takashi Associate Professor

tyasuda@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp

Sociology of Education Training of study on sociology of educationBasic scholarship of special subject,English reading, writing and speaking ability is required.

total 3

Basic scholarship of special subject,English reading, writing and speaking ability is required.

　　Faculty of Letters,　　Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

Basic scholarship of special subject,English reading, writing and speaking ability is required. (3 : Myanmar,China)

Qualification and Requirement for students.Number ofstudents in past 5 years.

Nara University of Education (Nara Prefecture)

Our university has more than 120 year‘s history as the teacher training center in Nara, and so has three attached schools where the students can practically learn how to teach children while they develop their studies at the university.

◇University Overview○Characteristics and historyOur university is located in Nara Prefecture richly

endowed with the fragrance of tradition and culture since the period of the ancient Japanese capital named “ Heijokyo” and have sent many graduates to the educational world as a teacher’s college.

The university has history of 120 years since the establishment as Nara Normal School for Teachers in 1888. The name of the school was changed into Nara University of Liberal Arts in 1949, and the name was again changed into Nara University of Education in 1966

Our university pioneered to focus on “Creation of Curriculum Framework for Teacher Training” with the aim of cultivating qualifications and abilities required for new teachers in 2006. We always spend consistent efforts on the improvement and assurance of our education in training future teachers like the foundation of the School of Professional Development in Education in 2008 with the mission to train excellent teachers.・Number of Students Undergraduate students : 1,159Graduate students : 148 Total: 1,362

・Characteristics of Nara PrefectureNara is a famous city for the first and ancient capital

in Japan between 710 and 794 (or 784), and is a kind of treasure house, which has many cultural assets, like Horyuji temple, one of the UNESCO- designated World Heritage Sites as the oldest wooden architecture in the world.

You can also approach to many cultural propertieswhich appear in Japanese history because Nara islocated within easy reach of Kyoto and Osaka.○International exchanges

・Number of International studentsTotal number of foreign students:81(from 15 countries)

・Number of Teacher Training students:9 (during the pasts 5years)Their nationalities are Singapore, Tailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Brazil, Peru and China.

◇Outline of the course for Teacher Training students○Characteristics of the Program・Our university is the teacher training center and has

three attached schools where the students can practically learn how to teach children while they develop their studies at the university.

・Though the university is comparatively small, the professors of various research fields can afford to offer classes satisfactory to every student of his/her major.

○ Number of students to be accepted:11○Outline of the course

・Japanese Language educationPeriod: Full one year

+Japanese language: We offer two classes of Japaneselanguage (4 hours per a week) which are conducted byour instructors.

+Japanese Culture: We also provide one class ofJapanese culture (2 hours per a week) which can begiven in English according to the students' background

・Specialized trainingAcademic advisors of the students guide them whichclasses to attend and may have one office hour for theirindependent studies.Special program is offered at the education of science and mathematics.

・0thersStudents have the opportunity to go on a study trip andto get information on joining and / or seeing historicalevents held in Nara.+October Welcome party with tutors+November:

Study tourVisit to Exhibition of Shosoin Treasure House Friendly meeting of foreign students studying in Nara

+December: Rice cake pounding experience (Participationin traditional events), Christmas and On-matsuri festival

+January: Appreciation of Kabuki (experience in traditional culture)

+March: Grand Sumo Tournament visit (Experience in traditional culture)

+May: Welcome party with tutors+June: Appreciation of Noh show (Experience in traditional culture)

+July: Visit to Kyoto Imperial Palace +August: Appreciation of

Bunraku puppet show (Experience in traditional culture)

◇ContactAddress ： Takabatake cho, Nara 630-8528 Department ：Foreign Student SectionTEL ：0742-27-9148FAX ：0742-27-9146 Ｅ-mail：ryugaku@nara-edu.jp.acURL ：http://www.nara-edu.ac.jp

◇Accommodations○Number of rooms

・Single room Intercultural Student Dormitory･60 rooms for Japanese students, 40 rooms forforeign students

･Traffic: 10 minutes’ walk to the university○Monthly rant･4,700 yen ( 15,000 yen on utility bill average)○Facilities･Equipment etc. : The wardrobe, the bed, and therest room having in each room. (Kitchen and shower room cooperate. )

○Information for Daily Life･The environment etc. : It is whereabouts in a

still residential quarter in the vicinity of Nara Park. It is from Kintetsu-Nara Stations in on foot and the bus to about 20 minutes.

Nara University of Education

◇ Course Description, Number of students to be accepted, Qualifications and, etc.

Name of Adviser E-mail Teaching Field（s） Course DescriptionNumber ofstudents tobe accepted

Qualification and Requirement for students.Number of students in past 5 years.

SHIBUYA Maki(Associate Professor)

shibuya@nara-edu.ac.jp

School EducationStudy on the Identity Construction of theChildren in the Multicultural Society

TOYOTA Hiroshi(Professor)

htoyota@nara-edu.ac.jp

School Education Study of Encoding in Memory 1

TANAHASHI Hisako(Professor)

tanahasi@nara-edu.ac.jp

Japanese LanguageEducation

Study on the Education of Kanji and Vocabulary,Study onthe Image at Japanese Language Education 1

KATO Hisao(Professor)

katohs@nara-edu.ac.jp

Japanese Linguistics/Japanese Language Teaching Syntax and Semantics in Japanese 1

MAEDA Hiroyuki(Professor)

maedah@nara-edu.ac.jp

Theoretical and Descriptive Study on JapanesePhonology

IWAMOTO Hiromi(Professor)

iwamoto@nara-edu.ac.jp

Geographical EducationGeographical Education and EnvironmentalEducation in Japan

SANO Makoto(Professor)

sano@nara-edu.ac.jp

Social Studies Education Law,State and Religion in Modern Germany 1

SHIGEMATSU Keiichi(Professor)

shigek@nara-edu.ac.jp

Mathematics EducationResearch on Mathematics Education Focusingon Students' Problem Solving

1 Each one from Philippines, Myanmar and Peru

KONDOU Yutaka(Associate Professor)

ykondo@nara-edu.ac.jp

Mathematics Education Mathematics Education 1

KAWASAKI Ken-ichiroh(Associate Professor)

kawaken@nara-edu.ac.jp

algebra Commutative Algebra 1

KAWAKAMI Satoshi(Professor)

kawakami@nara-edu.ac.jp

analysis, appliedmathematics

Study on Operator Algebras andRepresentations

TAKAGI Yoshiji(Associate Professor)

takagi@nara-edu.ac.jp

probability, statisticAsymptotic optimality for statistical estimationand statistical testing

ITO Naoharu(Professor)

naoharu@nara-edu.ac.jp

Applied mathematicsStudy on Information and MathematicalSystems Theory

MORIMOTO Koichi(Professor)

morimoto@nara-edu.ac.jp

Science EducationDevelopment of Teaching Material for BiologyEducation

1 One from Myanmar

YAMAZAKI Shoko(Professor)

yamazaks@nara-edu.ac.jp

Organic Chemistry Development of New Synthetic Reactions 1

Graduate School of Education

TSUNETA Taku(Associate Professor)

tsuneta@nara-edu.ac.jp

Solid State PhysicsSolid State Physics, Nano Science &Technology

HOTTA Hiroki(Associate Professor)

hotta@nara-edu.ac.jp

Surface ChemistryDevelopment of novel analytical methodologiesfor surface chemistry

MATSUI Kiyoshi(Professor)

kmatsui@nara-edu.ac.jp

Biology Reproductive Ecology of Trees and Shrubs 1

ISHIDA Masaki(Professor)

masaki@nara-edu.ac.jp

Biology Cell Biology of Protozoa 1

HIRAGA Shozo(Professor)

hiragas@nara-edu.ac.jp

Thermoluminescence Thermoluminescence Dating of Active Fault 1

KIKUCHI Jun-ichi(Associate Professor)

kikuchi@nara-edu.ac.jp

Biology Biology 1

WADA Yutaka(Associate Professor)

ywada@nara-edu.ac.jp

Physical Volcanologyand Geology

Physical Volcanology and Geology by Field andLaboratory Methods

FUJII Tomoyasu(Associate Professor)

fujii@nara-edu.ac.jp

Physical Limnology andAquatic Environmental Study

Physical Limnology and Aquatic EnvironmentalStudy

KANEHARA Masaaki(Professor)

kanehara@nara-edu.ac.jp

Life and Earth Science Studies on Environmental Archaeology 1

MAEDA Noriko(Professor)

maeda@nara-edu.ac.jp

Instrumental music Piano Performance, Piano Accompaniment 1

FUKUMITSU Sakon(Professor)

fukumitu@nara-edu.ac.jp

Calligraphy Studies on Chinese and Japanese Calligrahy 1

OKAZAWA Yoshinori(Professor)

okazawa@nara-edu.ac.jp

Health and Sports ScienceEducation

Study on Teaching Skills in Physical Education 1

TAKAHASHI Hidesato(Professor)

takahasi@nara-edu.ac.jp

Sociological Study of Sport Fans 1

NAKATANI Akira(Professor)

akira@nara-edu.ac.jp

Glucose and Fat Metabolism in Skeital Muscle 1

HORIHATA Masahiko(Professor)

horihata@nara-edu.ac.jp

Metal FormingPlastic Forming Technology and Mechanism forMetalic Material

SUZUKI Yoko(Professor)

suzukiy@nara-edu.ac.jp

Home EconomicsEducation

Study on Curriculum and Teaching Skills inHome Economics Education

SUGIYAMA Kaoru(Associate Professor)

sugiyama@nara-edu.ac.jp

Study on Antioxidative Ability of FoodComponents

UCHIDA Emiko(Professor)

euchida@nara-edu.ac.jp

Characteristic Analyses of Fiber Surface 1

WATANABE Kazuo(Professor)

kazuwata@nara-edu.ac.jp

English EducationMethods of EFL Teaching, Teaching EFLWriting, Teaching English to Children

1 One from Singapore

KADOTA Mamoru(Professor)

kadotam@nara-edu.ac.jp

English and AmericanLiterature

English Romantic Poetry, English Novels in the18th-19th Century, and British Culture

IKUTA Shuji(Professor)

ikuta@nara-edu.ac.jp

PedagogyTheoretical and Practical Study on HumanRights Education

ITO Takekazu(Associate Professor)

takekazu@nara-edu.ac.jp

Educational TechnologyResearch and Development of The LearningEnvironment

1 One from Philippines

MATSUYAMA Toyoki(Professor)

matsuyat@nara-edu.ac.jp

Research Center for Scienceand Mathmatics Education

Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Gravity andNonlinear Science

◇Outline of the Course Offered

○Characteristics of the ProgramNUE offers a core subject "Education and Culture in Japan"

designated for Teacher Trainees, which builds the foundation for their professional development at NUE. The purpose of the subject is to get cutting edge information about Japanese education and to experience Japanese culture. In the core subject, the trainees will learn history of education and school system in Japan, visit university affiliated schools, and experience Japanese traditional culture.

Academic supervisors are ready to help the trainees to meet their individual needs for professional development, and the trainees may attend regular graduate courses of his/her specialization.

○Number of students to be accepted about 10 students○Japanese Language Education

After completion of 6 month intensive Japanese language training at Tokushima University, those trainees who have been assigned to NUE may attend the following classes of regular graduate program depending on their willingness and ability. JapaneseⅠ,JapaneseⅡ (1st Semester :Apr.-Jul.)JapaneseⅢ,JapaneseⅣ,Japanese Culture (2nd Semester :Oct.-Feb. )Supplementary Japanese Courses (1st and 2nd Semester)

○Professional EducationEducation and Culture in Japan (1st Semester)

The purpose of the course is to get cutting edge information about Japanese education and to experience Japanese culture.Examples of topics: history of education, school system, teacher preparation, school management, environmental education, teacher professional development, futoukou (refusal to schools), school visits, ken-do experience, calligraphy, etc.

Individual Professional DevelopmentAcademic supervisor will give individual guidance to the trainees

and trainees may attend regular graduate courses of his/her specialization.

English translation is available for “Education and Culture in Japan”. Some mathematics and science education courses are taught in

English or English/Japanese.○Activities

Study Tour： one-day and overnight study tour Cultural Activities, Ceremonies, events, etc：

Opening Ceremony, school visit, international party, Japaneseculture experience, health check, presentation, Closing Ceremony, etc...

Naruto University of Education offers a core subjects “Education and Culture in Japan” designated for Teacher Trainees. Academic supervisors are ready to help the trainees to meet their individual needs for professional development, and the trainees may attend regular graduate courses of his/her specialization.

◇University Overview

○Outline and Characteristics of the University

Naruto University of Education (NUE) was established on October 1, 1981 by the Japanese government to respond with a new approach to social demands. It is designed to retrain teachers from nationwide schools through advanced course work and research in graduate programs as well as to train elementary and secondary school teachers in undergraduate programs.

About two thirds of the graduate-school capacity is allotted to applicants who have three or more years of experience as elementary or secondary school teachers. Master’s program aims to produce elementary and secondary school teachers who have specialized knowledge concerning the areas and subjects and enough teaching competence. Professional degree course aims to produce elementary and secondary school teachers who have problem solving abilities and will be leaders in their schools and communities.

・Geographical Setting of University:Naruto is in Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku

Island. The campus is located about 4 km from the city center, surrounded by the beautiful sea and hilly country. It is an ideal surrounding for study and research. Furthermore, the city is conveniently accessible from Naruto, with the Kobe-Osaka-Kyoto being within a couple of hours trip.

・Number of students (as of Oct.1, 2010) Undergraduate 465Graduate (Master of Education) 544

○International Exchanges (as of Oct. 1, 2010)Overseas universities with faculty/studentexchange agreement 14

International Students enrolled 59

Teacher Training Program Students (Professional Education)

6(2002), 6(2003), 5(2004), 3(2005), 6(2006), 5(2007), 5(2008), 9(2009), 9(2010)

◇Accommodations

The students dormitories are installed for the purpose of offering the learning conducive environment for all students. Comfortable and inexpensive dormitories on campus are available for Teacher Trainees.

◇For Further InformationInternational Services Office, Naruto University of Education748 Nakajima, Takashima, Naruto-cho, Naruto-shi Tokushima JAPAN 772-8502Phone: +81-88-687-6116 Fax: +81-88-687-6107E-mail: kokusai＠naruto-u.ac.jpURL: http://www.naruto-u.ac.jp/URL(for syllabus Japanese only): http://www.naruto-u.ac.jp/campuslife/04/004.html

Type No. of rooms Rent

Singles (male)10 ㎡ 160 rooms 4,300yen

Singles (female)10㎡ 240 rooms 4,300yen

Families 40 ㎡ 40 rooms 9,500yen

Families 52 ㎡ 40 rooms 11,900yen

・Equipment and fixtures (Singles)desk, chair, bookshelf, locker for clothing, bed andstorage space, light, TV wiring, telephone wiring,internet wiring

(notes) Rent is a monthly amount. (as of Apr. 1, 2010)

Naruto University of Education (Tokushima)

Naruto University of Education

Name of Adviser E-mail Teaching Field（s） Course DescriptionNumber of

students to beaccepted

Prof. KIUCHI Youichi kiuchi@naruto-u.ac.jp Philosophy of Education Comparative Study on History and Structure of Education 1 Having a good command of German

Prof. BAN Tsunenobu bann@naruto-u.ac.jp Sociology of Education Comparative Study on Moral Socialization 1

Prof. YAMASAKI Katsuyuki ky341349@naruto-u.ac.jp Developmental Health Psychology Preventive Education at School for Health and Adaptation 1

A.P. KAJII Kazuaki kkajii@naruto-u.ac.jp History of Education History of Japanese and Foreign Education 1 Same special field of study

A.P. MINAGAWA Naohiro minagawa@naruto-u.ac.jp Cognitive Psychology of Education Psychological Study on Cultural Activity for Human Development 1 Having a good command of English

Prof. TAMURA Takahiro takatam@naruto-u.ac.jp Psychology of Young Children The Acquisition of Language in Young Children 1

Prof. HASHIKAWA Kimiyo hasikawa@naruto-u.ac.jp Early Childhood Education History of Curriculum and Method in Early Childhood 1

Prof. KONISHI Masao masao@naruto-u.ac.jp Human Science Intercultural Studies and Intercultural Education 2

A.P. OTA Naoya ota@naruto-u.ac.jp Human Science Usefulness of Literature and Art in Education

A.P. TANIMURA Chie tanimura@naruto-u.ac.jp Human Science Philosophy of Education, Studies on Media

A.P. FUJIMURA Yuichi fujimura@naruto-u.ac.jpInformation Sociology and InformationEducation

Information Sociology, Information Education, Remote Education, andDevelopment of Information System for Education

Prof. AIHARA Ryohzoh raihara@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Counseling, Clinical Psychology

Prof. INOUE Kazuomi kinoue@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Prof. KASAI Makiko mkasai@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology Fiji(1, '10)

Prof. YOSHII Kenji kyoshii@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Counseling, Clinical Psychology 1

A.P. IMADA Yuzo yimada@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Counseling, Adolescent Psychiatry

A.P. NAKATSU Ikuko mogura@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Counseling, Early Childhood Education

L. OGURA Masayoshi inakatsu@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Counseling, Clinical Psychology

L. KUME Teiko tkume@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Counseling, Clinical Psychology

Prof. TANAKA Junichi tanakaj@naruto-u.ac.jp Cognitive Brain Science Neural Basis on Learning and Memory 1 Same special field of study

Prof. ITO Harumi itohh@naruto-u.ac.jp English Language Education　 L2 Teaching Methodology ＆ Cross-cultural Understanding EducationMexico(1, '08) Brazil(1, '10)Paraguay(1, '10)

Prof. MAEDA Kazuhiro kmaeda@naruto-u.ac.jp American Literature 20th Century American Literature

Prof. YABUSHITA Katsuhiko yabuchan@naruto-u.ac.jp English Linguistics, Linguistics Theoretical Linguistics (Formal Semantics)

A.P. KANESHIGE Noboru kanesige@naruto-u.ac.jp English Language EducationL2 Teaching Methodology, Classroom Research in TEFL,English Language Education in Elementary Schools

1 or 2 Indonesia(1, '09) Serbia(1, '10)

A.P. YAMAMORI Naoto yamamori@naruto-u.ac.jp English Language EducationL2 Teaching Methodology ＆ English Language Education : Comparing Japan with Other Countries

Mexico(1, '08) Yemen(1, '09)

L. SUGIURA Yuko yuko.sugi@naruto-u.ac.jp English Literature Early Modern English Dramas

L. MANO Miho mmano@naruto-u.ac.jp English Linguistics, Linguistics Syntax, Contrastive Linguistics

Prof. UMEZU Masami umezu@naruto-u.ac.jp Social Studies Social Studies Myanmar(1, '06)

Prof. OISHI Masaaki oishi@naruto-u.ac.jp Japanese History Medieval History of Japan

Prof. KIHARA Katsushi kkihara@naruto-u.ac.jp Human Geography, ArchaeologyHistorical Geography (Archaeological Geography), HistoricalArchaeology

Prof. SAIKI Testuro saiki@naruto-u.ac.jp Oriental Philosophy and Ethics Chinese Philosophy

Prof. TATUOKA Yuuzi tatuoka@naruto-u.ac.jp Human Geography Human Geography

Prof. YAMAMOTO Jun jun@naruto-u.ac.jp Sociology Sociology 　　　　1 or 2

A.P. AOBA Nobuko aoba@naruto-u.ac.jp Economics Economics, Insurance, Uncertainty, Public Economics

A.P. ASO Tamon tamon@naruto-u.ac.jp Constitution of Japan Constitutionalism

A.P. ITHO Naoyuki naoyuki@naruto-u.ac.jp Social Studies Social Studies

A.P. HARADA Masahiro mharada@naruto-u.ac.jp Western History European Modern History

A.P. MACHIDA Tetsu machida@naruto-u.ac.jp Japanese History Early-modern History of Japan

L. INOUE Naho ninoue@naruto-u.ac.jp Social Studies Social Studies

School of Education

Qualification and Requirement for students. Number of students inpast 5 years.

Same special field of study

Having a good command of English

Having a good command of English required

(subject to change according to applicants' fields)

English

Prof. SAITO Noboru nsaito@naruto-u.ac.jp Mathematics EducationTeaching and Evaluation Method, Teaching Materials, CurriculumDevelopment, Mathematics Education by Using Computer

Myanmar(1, '06) Lao(1, '07)South Korea(2, '08, '09)

Prof. NARUKAWA Kimiaki knaru@naruto-u.ac.jp Analysis Nonlinear Analysis, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations

Prof. HIRANO Yasuyuki yahirano@naruto-u.ac.jp Algebra Algebra 7

Prof. MATSUOKA Takashi matsuoka@naruto-u.ac.jp Geometry Topology, Dynamical Systems Philippines(1, '07) Mexico(1, '09)

A.P. AKITA Miyo akitam@naruto-u.ac.jp Mathematics Education Teaching and Education Method, Teaching Materials Indonesia(1, '10)

A.P. SAEKI Akihiko asaeki@naruto-u.ac.jp Mathematics Education Teaching Materials, Mathematics Education by Using Technology Uganda(1, '10)

A.P. HIKAMI Kazuhiro hikami@naruto-u.ac.jp Mathematical Science Mathematical Science Kenya(1, '09)

Prof. IMAKURA Yasuhiro imakura@naruto-u.ac.jpChemistry, Environmental Chemistry,Science Education

Science Educational Teaching Materials, Organic Chemistry

Prof. KOZAI Takeshi kozai@naruto-u.ac.jp Earth Science, Science Education Geology, Paleontology, Elementary and Lower Secondary School

Prof. SATO Katsuyuki kksato@naruto-u.ac.jp Biology, Science Education Biology, Science Education Parao(1, '10)

Prof. MURATA Mamoru atarumm@naruto-u.ac.jp Earth Sciences Geology, Petrology 2

A.P. AWATA Takaaki tawata@naruto-u.ac.jp Physics Radiation Physics, Solid State Physics

A.P. KUDO Shinichi skudo@naruto-u.ac.jp Evolutionary Biology Behavioral Ecology

A.P. TAKEDA Kiyoshi takeda@naruto-u.ac.jp Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Kenya(1, '06)

L. HAYAFUJI Yukitaka hayafuji@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 Chemistry, Science Education Chemistry, Science Education

Prof. KUSAKA Minoru giorno@naruto-u.ac.jp Vocal Music Studies on Singing Expression 1 English

Prof. KOROYASU Toshihide koro@naruto-u.ac.jp Vocal Music Studies on Singing Expression 1 German

Prof. NAGASHIMA Makoto nagashi@naruto-u.ac.jp Music Education Curriculum Study of Music Education 1 English Serbia(1, '09) Sweden(1, '10)

Prof. MATSUOKA Takashi matuoka@naruto-u.ac.jp Composition Composition and Music Theory 1 German or English

A.P. MORI Tadashi morishou@naruto-u.ac.jp Piano Piano Performance and the Teaching Methods 1

A.P. YAMADA Hiroaki hyamada@naruto-u.ac.jp Conducting Methods of Conducting and Ensemble 1

A.P. YAMANE Hidenori yamane@naruto-u.ac.jp Oboe Studies on Wind Instrument 1

Prof. YAMAKI Asahiko yamaki@naruto-u.ac.jp Art Education Art Education in Japan 1 English

Prof. INUI Nobuyuki inui@naruto-u.ac.jp Motor Control, Motor Learning Kinesiology

Prof. UMENO Keiji umeno@naruto-u.ac.jp Sports Pedagogy Sports Pedagogy

Prof. KAGAWA Masaaki kagawama@naruto-u.ac.jp Psychology of Physical Education Psychology of Physical Education Peru(1, '08)

Prof. KIHARA Motohiro kihara12@naruto-u.ac.jp Sociology of Physical Education Sociology of Physical Education, Martial Art

Prof. TANAKA Hiroyuki tanakah@naruto-u.ac.jp Sport Physiology Kinesiology 1 or 2

Prof. HIROSE Masao hirose@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 School Health School Health

Prof. YOSHIMOTO Sachiko Ysachiko@naruto-u.ac.jp School Health School Health

A.P. FUJITA Masafumi fijitam@naruto-u.ac.jp Management of Physical Education Management of Physical Education

A.P. MATSUI Atsunori matsui@naruto-u.ac.jp Sport Biomechanics Human Movement Science

A.P. MINAMI Takahisa minami@naruto-u.ac.jp Outdoor Activity Human Movement Science

A.P. WATAHIKI Katsumi watahiki@naruto-u.ac.jp Sport Motor Theory Sport Pedagogy

German

Advice and guidance provided in EnglishGood Command of English Required

English

Prof. ITO Yosuke ito@naruto-u.ac.jp Information Science Information Science

Prof. OZAKI Shiro ozakis@naruto-u.ac.jp Wood Machining, Technology Education Wood Machining, Technology Education

Prof. KIKUCHI Akira kikuchi@naruto-u.ac.jp Information Science Information Science

Prof. HATANAKA Nobuo nhatanaka@naruto-u.ac.jp Metal Processing Metal Forming, FEM

Prof. MIYASHITA Koichi miyasita@naruto-u.ac.jp Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering 　　　1 or 2

A.P. SONE Naoto naosone@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 Information Science Information Science

A.P. HAYASHI Hidehiko hhayashi@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 Knowledge Science Knowledge Science

A.P. MIYAMOTO Kenji kmiyamot@naruto-u.ac.jp Electronics Engineering Electronics Engineering

A.P. YONENOBU Hitoshi yn@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 Wood Science Wood Science, Dendrochronology

Prof. KIM Jeong-Gyun kim@naruto-u.ac.jp Dwelling ScienceStudy on the Dwelling Style and System, Study on the DwellingCulture in East Asia, The Theory of Dwelling Planning Viewed fromNetwork Residence, The Problem of Housing Education

1 English or Korean

Prof. KUROKAWA Kinuyo kinuyo@naruto-u.ac.jp Family Relations Family and Child Studies, Gender Studies 1

Prof. MAEDA Hideo otokomae@naruto-u.ac.jp Food and Nutrition Food Education, Dietary Culture 1

Prof. WATANABE Kohji watanabk@naruto-u.ac.jp Family and Consumer Economics Household Budget and Consumer Affairs 1

A.P. NISHIKAWA Kazutaka nishikw@naruto-u.ac.jp Food and Nutrition Food Education, Dietary Culture 1

A.P. FUKUI Michiyo fukui@naruto-u.ac.jp Textiles and Clothing Education Development of a Teaching Material on Textiles and Clothing 1

L. HAYAMI Takako thayami@naruto-u.ac.jp Home Economics Education Home Economics Education 1

Prof. CHIKAMORI Kensuke chika@naruto-u.ac.jp Environmental Education Environmental Education 1 Having a good command of EnglishMyanmar(1, '07) South Africa(1,'08)

A.P. ISHIMURA Masao maishim@naruto-u.ac.jp Teacher Education, Education Policy Educational System in Japan and Other Countries 1 Having a good command of English or French Latvia(2, '09, '10)

A.P. OZAWA Hiroaki hiroaki@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 Geology, Science Education Geology, Science Education of Primary and Secondary School 1 Having a good command of English

Prof. IWANAGA Sadamu iwanaga@naruto-u.ac.jp Popular Control of School School, Family, and Community Partnership

Prof. KANEMATSU Yoshiro kanematu@naruto-u.ac.jp Moral Education Moral Education in Japan

Prof. SAKO Hidekazu sako@naruto-u.ac.jp School Administration School Organization and Management 1

A.P. KUGA Naoto kuga@naruto-u.ac.jp Classroom and School Management Classroom, School Management and Improvement

A.P. SAKANE Kenji sakane@naruto-u.ac.jp School Education Bullying Research ・ School Crisis Management

A.P. SHIBAYAMA Akiyoshi sibayama@naruto-u.ac.jp Sociology of Education Culture of School, Teachers and Teaching

A.P. KOSAKA Hirotsugu hkosaka@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Clinical Psychology

A.P. SATO Toru tsato@naruto-u.ac.jp School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Clinical Psychology 1

A.P. SUEUCHI Kayo k.sue@naruto-u.ac.jp 　 School Counseling, Clinical Psychology School Clinical Psychology

A.P. = Associate Prof. L. = Lecturer

Number of students to be accepted (total) 10

English

Niigata University offers five Programs for foreign students and researchers who have various interests in the practices and system of education in Japan. Within these programs, students can not only have personal guidance from advisors and attend to related seminars but also have chances to visit actual sites of educational practices according to their research themes.

◇ Outline of Niigata UniversityNiigata University was established in 1949 in Niigata City as the center for higher education and research in the areas along the Sea of Japan. The University has nine faculties –medicine, dentistry, law, agriculture, literature, economics, school education, natural sciences, engineering - six graduate schools and Medical and Dental Hospitals, where about12,700 students receive undergraduate and graduate education and about 2,800 research staff and officers work. Its two campuses are located in the center and the west side of the City: Asahimachi campus where Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, the Hospital and attached schools of Faculty of Education are located and Ikarashi campus where other faculties including Faculty of Education are. You can go to Niigata City by Shinkansen Bullet Train from Tokyo in two hours. Niigata City commands Japan Sea and, in its behind, there spreads Echigo Plain, the biggest plain in Japan. Everyone who visits our university for the first time is surprised to know that there exists the intellectual community surrounded by beautiful nature within two hours reach from Tokyo. All the people who have ever lived in Niigata are impressed with the high amenity of the city and the traditional Japanese food still firmly rooted in the daily life. The undergraduate education at the Faculty of Education is constituted of two courses. The one is for teacher training and the other is for art, music and sport. It has around about 1,700 students and 100 research staff. The majors of the research staff cover such wide area as art, music, sport, physics, chemistry, biology, history, sociology, politics and education.

International Activities of Niigata University・International agreements on the exchange of scholars and students： 27 cases (12 countries). ・International agreement between faculties： 146 (23 countries/districts). ・Foreign students： 436 students from 30 countries. ・Number of the teacher training foreign students： 3 (from 3 countries)

◇Accommodation・Niigata University International House (Niigata-Daigaku Kokusai Koryu Kaikan.).Facilities: Bath and toilet unit, kitchen unit, hot water facilities, air-conditioning and heating equipment.Equipment: Bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, wardrobe, cupboard with table, gas cooking unit, refrigerator, desk lamp, and fire extinguisher.It is located in campus. Also, university has three apartments for international students outside of campus with almost the same condition of International House. But, due to the limited number of rooms, not all applicants can move into. ・Many real estate agents provide apartments in the nearby area of the campus. The average rent fee is ¥20,000 to ¥50,000 for one-bed room.

◇ContactInternational Affairs Division, Niigata University 8050 Ikarashi 2-nocho,Nishi-ku Niigata-City, Niigata Prefecture, 950-2181, JapanTel: +81-25-262-7333 Fax: +81-25-262-7519E-mail: kokusai@adm.niigata-u.ac.jpHome page： http://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/

Niigata University

◇ The Teacher Training Course outline1 Characteristics of the Program

We are going to provide five Programs, which will satisfy thevarious interests of foreigners on Japanese educational practice and system. Each Program is organized and run by research staff at Faculty of Education, who have profound knowledge and wide experiences on the theme covered by Program. If necessary, the programs will arrange study visits toschools attached to the Faculty or in local districts. 2 Number of students to be accepted： 10 (2 in each Program).3 Outline of the Courses

(1)Japanese Language EducationDuring the first six months, international teachers are to receive Intensive Course on Japanese provided by the International Exchange Support Center of Niigata University . The course provides three classes per day for six months. No qualification is required to receive the course. (2) Content of the ProgramsAfter the six months intensive training on Japanese, international teachers will start one-year training in the Programs. At the beginning, each Program provides the introductory lectures – 6 to 12 hours -. Upon the discussion with the Program staff, international teachers decide the course(s) and seminar(s) they will take part in. If necessary, the staff will arrange study visit to school or related authorities.①Program on Peace Education History of Peace Education in Japan, the Current Issues Surrounding Peace Education. International students will be required to develop educational materials on peace education for students of their own countries.②Program on Math & Physics Education The Characteristics of Math & Physics Education in Japan, the Impacts of the Recent Education Reform, Which Emphasizes the Relaxed Style Education.

③Program on Sport EducationComparative Study of the Philosophy of Japanese Martial Arts and the Western Philosophy of Sports, the Meanings of International Communication through Sports, the Scientific Approach to Sport Education.④Program on Information Technologies & Education Innovation of Educational Practice by Information technologies and Internet, development of Educational Software.⑤Program on Education in JapanThe Collectivistic Aspect of Educational Practice in Japanese Classrooms, the Characteristic of Student Problematic Behavior in Japan, History of Literacy in Japan, Recent Education Reform in Japan.

Name of University:Niigata Uiversity

◇Programs, Number of Students to Be Accepted, and Conditions and Qualifications for Acceptance

Name of Staff E-Mail Address Teaching Field（s） ProgramLimit of

Acceptance

Prof.MIYAZONO Mamoru

miyazono@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Social Science Education

Prof.OKAMURA Mitsunobu

humangeo@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Geography・RegionalGeography

Program on Peace Education 2

ProfYAMAZAKI Ken

yamaken@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Peace Education inJapan

Prof.KODAMA Yasuhiro

ykodama@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Social Science Education

Prof.YAMADA Kazumi

kyamada@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Math Education

Associate Prof.WADA Shinya

wadashin@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Math Education

Associate Prof.OKANO Tsutomu

okano@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp Math EducationProgram on Math & PhysicsEducation

Prof.HASEGAWA Keizo

hasegawa@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Mathmatics

Prof.IGARASHI Yuji

igarashi@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Analysis of NationalCourse of Study onPhysics

Prof.ITOH Katsumi

itoh@ed.niigata-u.ac.jpComparative Analysis ofTextbooks on Physics

English in daily conversation.

International teachers are required the ability tocommand

1student

Faculty of Education

Condition of Acceptance and the number of studentsaccepted (in the past 5 yrs)

AcceptanceCondition of Acceptance and the number of studentsaccepted (in the past 5 yrs)

Prof.TAKIZAWA Kaoru

takizawa@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Sport education

Prof.KOBAYASHIHideshiro

hinode@ed.niigata-u.ac.jpComparative Study ofPhilosophy of Sport

Program on Sport Education 2

Prof.IGARASHI Hisato

igarashi@birdie.ge.niigata-u.ac.jp

InternationalCommunication throughSport

Associate Prof.USHIYAMA Yukihiko

ushiyama@birdie.ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Sport Bio-mechanics

Prof.YASAKA Takeshi

yasaka@birdie.ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Physical Training

Prof.SUZUKI Kenji

suzuki@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp Information EducationProgram on InformationTechnologies &

Associate Prof.SATOH Ryoichi

sator@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp Information Education Education

Associate Prof.OKIHARU Fumiko

okiharu@ed.niigata-u.ac.jpScience　Education,Phisics Education

2students

AcceptanceCondition of Acceptance and the number of studentsaccepted (in the past 5 yrs)

Prof.ABE Kosaku

abe@ed.niigata-u.ac.jpTheory on CollectiveLearning

Prof.FUJIMURA Masashi

fujimura@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Sociological Analysis ofEducation Reform inJapan

Program on Education in Japan 2

Prof.YAKUWA Tomohiro

yakuwa@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

History of Literacy inJapan

Associate Prof.YOTORIYAMAYosuke

yotoriya@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp

Comparative EducationLaw

Oita University (Oita)

Oita University will foster people rich in creativity, social abilities, and humanity through education and research. In addition, it will actively contribute to peace and development in the world. It will play an active role in promoting human welfare and creating new culture.

◇ Outline of the Program

1. About the program

To meet the individual needs for professional development, academic supervisor will give tutoring and guidance to each trainee. Research on educational practice can be conducted at primary school, junior-high school, kindergarten, and special needs education school which are attached to Oita University.

2. Number of students to be accepted : 1

3. Japanese Program

Center for International Education and Research (CIER) offers Japanese courses of 7 different levels. Students can take any of these language courses as well as the Japanese study courses according to their interest and proficiency.

4. Academic Training

The students can take academic courses offered by the faculty and also private lessons are available according to their special curriculum. Most courses are offered in Japanese.

5. Other Programs

International students are encouraged to participate in home-visit program, local festivals, and other cultural exchange programs on campus and off campus.

◇ Accommodations

Oita University provides International House and On-campus Dormitories for international students. Students can stay there for a maximum of half year.

◇ For Further InformationInternational office

Address: 700 Dannoharu Oita-shi, 870-1192 Phone: +81-97-554-7444Fax : +81-97-554-7437E-mail: ryugaku@oita-u.ac.jpURL : http://www.oita-u.ac.jp/CIER’s Homepage: http://www.isc.oita-u.ac.jp/

◇ Overview of the University

Oita University consists of 4 faculties and 5 graduate schools. The university principles are: offering learner-based education, enhancing creativity, promoting internationality and contributing to society.

◇ Overview of Faculty of Education and Welfare Science

Faculty of Education and Welfare Science was founded in 1877. As a center of teachers’training and local culture it has produced many talented people for the fields of education, liberal arts and culture. It consists of three courses; School Education Course, Computer Science, Society and Culture Course, and Human Society and Welfare Science Course. The number of students of the faculty is currently 1,170; 1,095 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students.

◇ International Exchange

Oita University maintains international exchange agreements with 56 universities and research institutes in 18 countries. About 150 international students are studying this year including 55 international students in Faculty of Education and Welfare Science.

Name of the dormitory

International House

Students Dormitory

International Students Residence

Single 30 rooms 13 rooms 42 rooms

Couple /Family

3 / 3 rooms None

Monthly Rent

¥5,900¥20,000（11）¥25,000（2）

¥4,700for Single

Bathroom, Kitchen

individual shared in each floor

Equipment in each room

desk, chair, bookcase, desk lamp, closet, air conditioner

Commute time

30 min. by train and on foot

3 minutes on foot

5 minutes on foot

Location city center on campus on campus

OITAUniversity

Qualification and Requirement for students. Numberof students in past 5 years.

Toshifumi Hirata（Professor）

hirata@oita-u.ac.jp Civic Education Citizenship Education 1 Japanese or English，０

Graduate School of Education(Master Course)

OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY（Okayama prefecture）

Characteristics of the Course

◇ University Overview

（1） Characteristics and HistoryOkayama University was founded in 1949 on

the basis of its predecessor, Okayama Medical College and Sixth High School, which were founded in 1922 and 1900 respectively. It now has 11 faculties and 7 graduate schools and is one of the biggest national universities in Japan.

One of its characteristics lies in its emphasis on international exchanges. The International Center was founded in 1992 with a view to giving them Japanese language education.

（2） Numbers of Students:Undergraduate students 10,341

(as of May 1, 2010)Postgraduate students 3,307

(as of May 1, 2010)

（3） International exchanges:Overseas students 569

(38countries, as of May 1, 2010)We have been accepting one to eight teacher trainees from abroad every year since 1980, totaling 125 trainees from 16 countries.

◇ Outline of the Course in brief

Characteristics of the Course: The first 6 months focuses on the mastering of Japanese language and culture for the beginners and in the remaining one year trainees have a teaching-training to achieve the aims of own specialties.

(1) Number of Students to be Accepted: up to 12(2) Preparatory Japanese Language Education

a） Basic CourseFrom October to March, for 6 months,

Preparatory Japanese Language is taught at Language Education Center, totaling 600 hours.

Different classes are prepared depending on the student’s proficiency level and their use of Chinese characters in their mother tongue.

ｂ） Supplementary CourseSupplementary Course is provided for each

level.

(3) Teaching Traininga) Course， Type of Teaching, etc.

Each student supervised by one or more academic advisers for 2,4 and 6 hours a week in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 respectively.

b) Subjects or Courses Taught in English, if any.English is used in some lectures if requested.

◇ Accommodations

Okayama University has a dormitory for internationalstudents (The International House).

The International House is conveniently located within about ten minutes’ walking distance from the Tsushima Campus, main campus of the University.Teacher trainees have a priority to reside in the International House during the training.Rent and Utility BillsRent 5,900 yen per monthCommon Service Fee 1,000 yen per monthBesides the fees of electricity，water and gaswill be charged.

For further InformationTeacher and Student Supporting Group, Graduate School of Education, Okayama University

Address: 3-1-1 Tsushima-naka Kita-Ku OkayamaZip: 700-8530Phone: 086(251)7588 Fax: 086(251)7586E-mail: yamaoka-h@adm.okayama-u.ac.jpURL: http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp

The course is divided into three terms: Term 1 forces on the teaching of the Japanese language and culture while Term 2 and 3 emphasize the teaching of academic subjects.

OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY

Name of adviser mail address Teaching field(s) Course descriptionNumber ofstudents tobe accepted

Minoru SUGAHARAProfessor

misugaha@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Japanese EducationAnalyses of Teaching Method of TheJapanese Language

Norio TANAKAProfessor

tanakano@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Japanese EducationAnalyses of Teaching Method of TheJapanese Language

Kohei IDO Professor idoko@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Japanese LanguageAnalyses of Expression of JapaneseLanguage

Takumi KIMURAAssociate Professor

kimutaku@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Japanese Literature Analyses of Japanese Modern Literature

Kazuhiro TSUTAOAssociate Professor

tsutao@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Japanese Literature Analyses of Japanese Medieval Literature

Satoshi TSUCHIYALecturer

tsuchi-s@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Chinese Classics Analyses of Chinese Classics

Hironobu KAN Professor kan@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Physical GeographyInvestigating landform, landuse and theirconservation. 1

Hiroshi KISHIMOTOProfessor

kishi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Political Science Political Thought and Political History 1

Masao NOBE Professor nobe@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp SociologyInvestigating the live of elderly people inremote villages and mountains

Kimio HIRATA Professor kihirata@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Jurisprudence The History of modern Japanese Law. 1

Tsutomu KAWADAAssociate Professor

tkawada@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Human GeographyTraining about geography of Japan andgeography education 1

Toshinori　KUWABARAAssociate Professor

kuwabara@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Social Studies EducationCurriculum and Instruction of Social StudiesEducation 1

Natsuki Saito AssociateProfessor

saitou-n@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Japanese History Japanese History 1

Hiroshi MIYAZAKIAssociate Professor

sophia@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Ethics Moral education based on ethics 1

Hidekazu YAMADAAssociate Professor

hiyamada@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Social Studies EducationCurriculum and Instruction of Social StudiesEducation (History Education) 1

It is needed to be able to speak either English or Japanese, Ghana 1

It is needed to be able to read ,write and speak Japanese.

Graduate School of Education

It is needed to be able to read ,write ,speak and listen Japanese.

Others, Accepted foreign students(Country)

It is needed to be able to read ,write ,speak and listen Japanese

It is needed to be able to read ,write ,speak and listen Japanese.

Fluent in either Japanese or English.

It is required to be able to speak Japanese, English, or German

It is needed to be able to read and speak Japanese or English.

Akira IKEDA Professor aikeda@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Geometry Differential Geometry

Nobuhiro SANEKATAProfessor

sanekata@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Analysis Functional Analysis, Evolution Equation

Takuya SOBUKAWAProfessor

sobu@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp①Analysis②MathematicsEducation

Problems in Analysis, Mathematics Educationin High School

Hiroshi NARUSEProfessor

rdcv1654@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Algebra Group Theory

Yasuhisa HIRAIAssociate Professor

qdca1385@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Mathematics Education Teaching arithmetic in elementary level

Masakazu OkazakiAssociate Professor

masakazu@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Mathematics EducationTheories of understanding and classroomdesign in Mathematics Education

Masakazu KITAProfessor

kitam@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpChemicaleducation/EnvironmentalEducation

Development of science/environmentalcurricula and teaching materials fordeveloping countries such as South Africa,Ghana, Philippines, Cambodia, Afghanistan,Indonesia

Kenji TANAKA Professor k_tanaka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Science EducationComparative and Historical Studies inScience Education

Motonori ANDOAssociate Professor

andom@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Biology Cell physiology, Biophysics, Morphology 1

Teruhiko ISHIKAWAAssociate Professor

teruhiko@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Chemistry Development of new synthetic reactions 1

Yoshihiko INADAProfessor

y-inada@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp PhysicsStrongly Correlated Electron Systems,Superconductor, Magnetism, Lowtemperature physics, Physics Education

Kuranoshin KATOProfessor

kuranos@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp MeteorologyClimate and precipitation system in East Asiaand its variation (e.g., the Baiu and monsoon)

Hiroki FUJIIAssociate Professor

fujii-hi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpScience Education

Curriculum and Instruction of ScienceEducation

Hiroko YAMAMOTOProfessor

moro@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Musicology Musical theory and history,etc. 1

Takeshi SAITOProfessor

saitake@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Composition and Conduct Composition and Conduct method 1

Isao NAGAOKAAssociate Professor

isaon@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Instrumental music Piano playing 1Graduates from an institution of a faculty of universities and schoolteachers.

Be able to read ,write and speak Japanese and English

Good at English or Japanese.

Graduates from university ，Brazil 1

Speaks Japanese or English.

Good at English, Myanmar 1

To be able to read and write articles in English， Myanmar 1, Philippines 1

Speaks Japanese or English

Speaks Japanese or English，Indonesia 1

Speaks Japanese or English

Good at English or Japanese, Philippines1

Good at English, Paraguay 1

Good at English or Japanese.

Yoshio IZUMIYAProfessor

izumiya@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Oil PaintingAn oil painting, design drawing, appreciationeducation

Hisatoshi UETAProfessor

hisa@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp SculptureResearch of a sculpture method ofinstruction and a workshop, molding activitysupport research of a disabled person

Yoshimasa HASHIGAYAProfessor

h1952712@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp DesignDesign education. Visual design based ontypography

Rikako AKAGI AssociateProfessor

rikako@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpArt Education, ArtHistory

Arts and Crafts Education

Kazufumi YAMAMOTOAssociate Professor

kazuyama@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Wood CraftThe wood craft, the method of processingmaterial

Masaru KAGA Professor mkaga@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Kinematics Biomechanics 1

Hisao SUZUKI Professor hsuzuki@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Exercise Physiology Physical Activity and Health 1

Toshifumi TOKUNAGAProfessor

ttokunag@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Sport Sociology Sports for All and Community Sport 1

Minoru ADACHIAssociate Professor

adachi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp School Health Education Health Education and Preventive Medicine 1

Nobuyuki KAJITANIAssociate Professor

kajitani@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Kinematics Sport Methodology 1

Masami SEKINEAssociate Professor

spsekine@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp philosophy of Sport Philosophy of Sport, Life long Learning 1

Tatsuo YAMAGUCHIAssociate Professor

tyama@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp School Health EducationHealth Education and Anti-SmokingEducation

Yuichi HARAAssistant Professor

yuichi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Physical Education Physical Education 1

Tetsunori KAWATAProfessor

kawatat@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Food Science Nutritional chemistry

Sono SATO Professorssono@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp

Home Economics Education

Lee Kyonwon AssosiateProfessor

leekw@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Home　Management Family　Relation Can speak Japanese.

Yoko SHINOHARALecturer

sw20@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Clothing science Laundering and finishing

Kazumasa OHASHIProfessor

kazumasa@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpMechanicalEngineering(Manufacturing Education)

In manufacturing management engineeringand manufacturing education; topics includeprocess planning and skill training system inproduction system.

Seiji HIRATA Professor s-hirata@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpMethod of technologyeducation Woodprocessing

Method of technology education: Teachingmethod, Development of educationalresources and Technology education inconsideration of the environment.Wood processing: Studies on hand tools, Pr

It is needed to be able to speak Japanese.

Can speak Japanese.

Can speak Japanese .

Can speak Japanese

Can speak Japanese.

It is needed to be able to speak Japanese, Philippines 1

Can speak English or Japanese.

Can speak and read Japanese or English

It is needed to be able to speak Japanese

It is needed to be able to speak Japanese.

Can speak Japanese.

Can speak Japanese .

Can speak Japanese.

Japanese ability for enough understanding contents of lectures.Fundamental knowledge in the field you wish to work in.

Takashi IRIE AssociateProfessor

irie@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Data processingMethod of data acquisition and its analysison the basis of measurements.

Shigenobu TAKATSUKAProfessor

eng_taka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpEnglish LanguageEducation

Communication Strategies Research 1

Shintetsu FUKUNAGAProfessor

shinfuku@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp British LiteratureReading of English Literature Centred aroundVictorian Novels

Kazuya OKADAAssociate Professor

yseta@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp British Literature English Poetry 1

Yukito SETA Professor kazokada@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpComparative Study ofCultures

On the Relation between Language andCulture―From a Lexical Viewpoint

Kyoko WAKIMOTOAssociate Professor

kwakimot@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp English PhilologyStudy on the language and style ofeighteenth-century British literary works

Takashi KOYAMALecturer

tkoyama@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpEnglish LanguageEducation

Research on Listening Comprehension inEnglish

Scott GARDNERAssociate Professor

scott@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp English Communication(Academic) English Writing, InterculturalCommunication, Bakhtinian Dialogue

Satoru SATO Professor sato2ru@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Psychology of DisabilityTheory and practice of education forstudents with mild disabilities (e.g., ADHD,LD, AS）

Satoshi SANADAProfessor

kabasan@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpPathology of theHandicapped

Underlying pathology of Autism,ADHD andLD

Masafumi YANAGIHARAProfessor

yanagi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Psychology of DisabilityAttitude for the handicapped/Cognitivedevelopment in the handicapped

Akitaka NAKAYAProfessor

nakaya@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp

Curriculum andInstruction in SpecialEducation for studentswith developmentaldisabilities

Developing effective lesson plans forstudents with disabilities

Yoshihisa OHTAKEAssociate Professor

ohtake@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpCurriculum andInstruction in SpecialEducation

Exploring current issues regarding specialeducation for students with developmentaldisabilities in Japan

Munehisa YOSHITOSHIAssociate Professor

yositosi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpSpecial Education Lawand Policy

Analyzing laws and policies promotinginclusive education in the world

Nobuyuki KAJITANIProfessor

kajitani@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Kinematics Sport Methodology 1

Toshiyuki TAKAHASIProfessor

foxbat@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpChildcare contentsstudies，Juvenile culturestudies，Art pedagogics

A lecture about cooperation education ofexpression of an infant, words, environment,juvenile culture, childcare practice, hometraining, a kindergarten and an elementaryschool, elementary school home economicseducation.

Mika KATAYAMAAssociate Professor

kmika@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpDevelopmental ClinicalPsychology

A study about the psychosocial support inchildhood

Students are advised to be an independent learner of English.

Good English Proficiency

Students should have a good command of English or Japanese.

Students should be able to understand English or Japanese at advancedlevel，El Salvador 1

Students should be able to communicate either in English or in Japanese，El Salvador 1 Omar 1

It is needed to be able to read and understand Japanese articles.

Can speak Japanese.

It is for to some extent a condition to be able to speak Japanese.

Japanese ability for enough understanding contents of lectures.Fundamental knowledge in the field you wish to work in.

TomoyoshiYOKOMATSU AssociateProfessor

yokoma@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Infant education

Research on infant education

Jun TAKASE AssociateProfessor

takase@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpEducational Managementand Administration

A study on Educational Administration andSystem in Japan

Yoshikazu YAMANAKAProfessor

yama_na@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpHistory of Education inJapan

Studies in the History of Education in Japan 1

Masanobu ONOUEProfessor

onoue@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpHistory of WesternEducation

Review of Studies in Japan about History ofEducation in France

Shinnosuke KUMAGAIAssociate Professor

kumagai@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Adult EducationA Study on Adult Education and LifelongLearning in Japan

Kenji YAMAGUCHIAssociate Professor

yama_ken@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Sociology of EducationSociological approach to be the systems ofJapanese education

Taku OJIMA AssociateProfessor

ojitaku@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Educational Methods A Study on Educational Methods in Japan 1

Masanori MIZUNOProfessor

mmmizuno@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp

DevelopmentalPsychology

Adolescent Psychology and Psychology ofPersonality

Yuichi FURUICHIProfessor

furuichi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpSchool ClinicalPsychology

Behavior Problems of Pupils in Japan

Takafumi TERASAWAProfessor

terasawa@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Learning Psychology Mechanism of Human Learning and Memory

Tsuyoshi YAMADAAssociate Professor

tyamada@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpEducational Evaluationand Psychometrics

Educational measurement & psychometrics

Hajimu HAYASHI SeniorAssistant Professor

hajimu@cc.okayama-u.ac.jpCognitive DevelopmentalPsychology

Cognitive developmental psychology

Tutomu YAMAMOTOProfessor

tsutomy@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Clinical PsychologyGreif counselingSchool counseling

Tuichiro KAMIJIProfessor

ykamiji@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Clinical Psychology Psychotherapy for personality disorders

Mitsuhiko TOJOProfessor

tojo_m@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Clinical Psychology Cognitive behavior therapy

Mikayo ANDO AssociateProfessor

miando@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Clinical PsychologyPsychological intervention to prevent mentalhealth problems

Haruko KUWABARASenior AssistantProfessor

harukuwa@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Clinical Psychology Psychotherapy

It is needed to be able to speak either English or Japanese. Manmar 1

Communication ability in either Japanese or English is required

Students should be able to communicate in Japanese.

It is needed to be able to speak either English or Japanese.

It is needed to be able to read and understand Japanese articles,Indonesia1

Ability to speak Japanese to some extent

Osaka University (Osaka Prefecture)

Intensive advanced Japanese training and Japanese language pedagogy program for overseas Japanese language professionals

◇ University overview ◇ Outline of the course for Teacher Training students

◇ContactDepartment of International Affairs, International Student Affairs Division,Osaka University Address: Yamadaoka 1-1, Suita, Osaka 565-9871,

JapanPhone: +81-6-6879-7103 Fax:+81-6-6879-8964E-mail: kokusai-gakusei-kikaku@office.osaka-u.ac.jpURL:http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/eng/index.html

○Profile of Osaka UniversityOsaka University, originally founded as an Imperial University,

has traditionally attached high value to liberal ways of thinking, novelty, foresight and advanced academic research. It has an outstanding reputation, internationally and locally, as an excellent center of education and research, in its close cooperation with industry, government, and academic institutions. As such a distinguished research institution, the University, through its education based on high-quality research in various disciplines, seeks to produce prominent graduates whose leadership is required in the highly advanced information society of the 21st century. In academic and research fields, society needs professionals who are not only dedicated to their expertise and disciplines, but who also have broad and interdisciplinary perspectives. The University prides itself in producing such professionals and researchers through in its distinguished education and research environment.

Osaka University merged with Osaka University of Foreign Studies (OUFS) into the new Osaka University in Oct. 2007. As a consequence it now boasts 11 schools and faculties, 15 graduate schools, and five research institutes, as well as libraries, two hospitals, and over 30 research facilities. It has an enrollment of around 24,000 students and 5,600 staff members. The University has three campuses in three cities: Suita, Toyonaka, and Minoh. The Teacher Training Program is carried out by the Graduate School of Language and Culture on MinohCampus.

○International Exchange・Number of International Students: 1,608 (May 1st , 2010 )・Number of Students in this program: 1 (2010)

(except students in Intensive Japanese Language program)

○ Characteristics of the program

During the first six months students can study Japanese Language intensively according to their proficiency level at the Center for International Education and Exchange on Suita Campus. In the next one year students are offered special training at the Studies in Language and Society, Graduate School of Language and Culture.

○ Number of students to be accepted: 6

○ Outline of the course

・ Japanese language education

(October, 2011-March,2012)

Six-month intensive language training is offered at the Center for International Education and Exchange.

Students may audit subjects related to Japanese linguistics offered by the Graduate School of Language and Culture.

・ Specialized training (April,2012-March,2013)

Students should select courses offered at the Graduate School of Language and Culture. Advising professors will give students academic advice to meet each student’s needs.

・ Others

Advising professors will give students academic advice to meet each student’s needs.

◇Accommodations【Osaka International House 1】・Number of Rooms: Several Rooms・Rent: 23,490～31,000 yen per month・Period of Rent: Longer than 6 months within 1 year・Facilities: (Public Facilities) Desk, Bed, Closet, Refrigerator, Air Conditioner・Neighborhood Information for Daily life:Supermarket,Hospital・Commuting Time to School: About 15 minutes to Suita campus and about 60 minutes to Minoh Campus by train and walk.※Please note that you might have to find private housing in case there is no room available.

【Private Housing】(Average rent near Campus)・Rent: 30,000 to 50,000 yen/per month・Security Deposit : 200,000 to 300,000 yen・Other Information: A guarantor is required for a lease agreement.(Osaka University will be a guarantor.)Rooms are basically unfurnished.A lease agreement is concluded at privatehousing agencies after you come to Japan.

Osaka University

Qualification and Requirement for students. Numberof students in past 5 years.

ProfessorMutsumi Suzuki

suzukimu@lang.osaka-u.ac.jp

Japanese Language Education 2Language competence not asked, 2007 - 1 (Indonesia) , 2009 -1 (Indonesia)

　ProfessorJunko Majimjmajima@world-lang.osaka-u.ac.jp

Japanese Language Education 2Language competence not asked, 2006 - 1(Korea),2008-1(China) , 2010 - 1 (China)

　Associate Professor tsutsui@world-lang.osaka-u.ac.jp

Japanese Language Education 2Language competence not asked, 2007 - 1(Chile), 2008-1(Indonesia)

Graduate School of Language and Culture

ＯｓａｋａＫyoiku University (Osaka)

Come to Osaka and Join OKU, one of the leading educational universities in Japan

◇University overview1. Characteristics and historyOsaka Kyoiku university (OKU) is one of the leading

educational universities in Japan, which has more than 135years of history and tradition. There is an Evening Program for Elementary School Teacher Training, which is the only national program of its kind in Japan for working students and in-service teachers. Graduate School of Education offers 18 courses.

2. Local area surrounding the universityThe main campus (Kashiwara Campus) is located

about 20 km east of the center of Osaka, inside the Kongo-Ikoma Quasi-National Park in Kashiwara-city. The city has a long history with beautiful surroundings commanding verdant mountains.

3. International ExchangeOKU first received its international students in 1969,

currently establishing exchange agreements with 22 institutions in 13 countries and areas including China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, U.S.A, Australia, Germany, Sweden, France, England, and Finland.

-Numbers of International students: 113 (Nov. 2009)-Total numbers of Teacher Training Students in the

past 5 years: 26

4. FactsFaculties: 277 Students:

4,248 undergraduate467 graduate

19 postgraduate

◇ Outline of the program1. Characteristics of the programStudents will visit OKU affiliated schools to observe classes and exchange opinions with teachers. Courses:School Education, Special Needs Education, Japanese Language Education, English Education, Social Studies Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Home Economics Education, Engineering and Technology Education, Music Education, Art Education, Health and Physical Education, School Nursing and Health Education, NaturalScience, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education

2. Number of students to be accepted: 12 students

3. Japanese Language Educationa) Students will take intensive Japanese language lessons

for 6 months at a language institute designated byMonbukagakusho (MEXT).

b) Language Lessons (6-8 hrs/wk, Apr-Jan)- Elementary level: kanji, conversation and grammar- Intermediate level: conversation, intermediate grammar, etc c) Study on Japanese Educational System (Apr-Jul)Learn basic knowledge and terminologies of the Japanese educational system by using Japanese and English textbooks

4. Research Programa) Course of Studies

Lectures, seminars, and independent studies withacademic advisors. Students are required to submit thefinal report, as well as to present the paper.

b) Classes taught in EnglishVarious aspects will be discussed in English such as:“Teacher education in Japan,” “Bulling in JapaneseSchools,” “Japanese School Counseling,” “ International Education in Japan”.

c) Student TutoringEach student will be assigned a Japanese student as his/her tutor to get supports for academic and daily matters.

5. Other activities:-Overnight field trips (once a year) - Bus Tour in Kansai area (twice a year)- Home-visit experience with Japanese families- Japanese culture experiences (Tea ceremony,

Kimono, baseball game)- Final report presentation & Farewell ceremony

◇Accommodations1.Campus dormitory (Kashiwara campus)- 40 rooms (single occupancy) 12 square meters-Private Facilities:

desk, bed, bathroom, A/C, internet-Common Facilities:

kitchen, shower, washing machine, PC, TV- Fee: 5,900 yen (lighting & heating excluded)*On-campus services:

cafeteria, book store, ATM,…etc

◇For further information & contactLocation : International Student OfficeAddress : 4-698-1 Asahigaoka, Kashiwara-shi,

Osaka 582-8582 JapanTEL : +81-72-978-3300FAX : +81-72-978-3348E-mail : isc@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jpWeb site: http://osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/International Office:

http://osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/ic/en/

Osaka Kyoiku University Graduate School of Education

◇Requirements and Conditions of Trainees

Title and Name of Adviser E-mail Teaching Field(s) Contents of StudiesNumbers of

Students to beAccepted

ProfessorHideki YONEKAWA

yonekawa@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Sociology of EducationComparative study of Educational Systemsand Organizations

ProfessorRyuhei HAYASHI

rhayashi@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Educational Psychology Cognitive Psychology and Instruction 1

Associate ProfessorYasuki KANEMITSU

kanemitu@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Moral education Moral education in Japanese school 1

ProfessorMitsuki TOMINAGA

tominaga@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Education for the children withdisabilities

Study of teaching-learning processfor the children with disabilities

ProfessorAkira YAMAMOTO

ayamamot@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Clinical education for the children withdisabilities

Case study of psychotherapeutic processfor the children with disabilities

ProfessorToshikazu YAMAMOTO

yamamoto@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Psychology for the children withdisabilities

Study of psychological process forthe children with disabilities

ProfessorMasataka NONAMI

nonami@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Japanese Language Japanese text analysis method 1

Associate ProfessorKazuhisa TSUCHIYAMA

hiromix@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Japanese teaching as mother tongue Development of Japanese language instruction 1

Associate ProfessorMasaru SUMIDA

sumidam@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Japanese teaching as mother tongue Basic theory of mother tongue education 1

Associate ProfessorTomoko NARUMI

narumi@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Juvenile literature Basic knowledge of juvenile literature 1

Associate ProfessorHiroshi TERADA

terakan@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

English Linguistics Generative Syntax 1

ProfessorHaruyo YOSHIDA

hyoshida@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

English Education (TOESOL) English Education using Media 1

ProfessorToshio ITO

doji@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Japanese History, Asian History,European/American History,History Education

Reaserach on Japanese History, Asian History,European and American History, History Education

ProfessorSyuya KUSHIDA

kushida@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

SociologyCommunication StudiesConversation Analysis

Associate ProfessorKazumi KOBAYASHI

kazumik@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Sociology Area Studies, Community Studies, Social Research 1

ProfessorYuriko KINOSIHTA

kinosita@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Social Studies Education Teaching and Learning in Social Studies Education 1

ProfessorToshifumi IIJIMA

iijima@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Social Studies Education Lesson Research of Social Studies Education 1

Associate ProfessorAkihide MINE

mine@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Social Studies Education Lesson research and development of Social Studies 1

Requirements for Students and the total number ofstudents accepted in the past 5 years

Familiar with the Educational System in his/her owncountry （Egypy 1・Honduras 1・China 1)

B.A. M.A.degree of psychology desirable,Japanese(speaking and writing) (Chaina 1）

Institute of Education

(Mexico 1)

English(reading, writing and speaking),Japanese(speaking and writing) （Mexico 1)

Deutsch(reading, writing and speaking),Japanese(speaking and writing)

English(reading, writing and speaking),Japanese(speaking and writing)

Ability to comprehend Shuhei Fujisawa "Semisigure".Ability to make a haiku.

Japanese ability that can digest document of mothertongue education, and can discuss it. (South Korea 1)

The research activity should be able to be done inJapanese or Chinese.

B.A or M.A

B.A or M.A (Korea 2, Morocco 1)

(Myanmar 1)

English or Japanese

Japanese, Korean or English

Japanese or English(Korea 1)

Japanese or English (Korea 1)

Japanese or English(Philippine 1)

Associate ProfessorYoshihiro TEDORI

tedori@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Social Studies Education Teaching method and carriculum in Social Studies 1

ProfessorHiroyoshi YAMACHIKA

yamatika@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

GeographyStudy of Japanese historical geography or Humangeography

ProfessorKeiji MIZUNO

mizuno@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

GeographyGeographical EducationPhysical Geography

ProfessorFumiaki IWATA

iwata@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

PhilosophyDeath Education in Japan, Philosophical Thoughts andReligions in Japan

ProfessorEiichi NAKAI

enakai@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Analysis Real， harmonic and Fourier Analysis 1

ProfessorHidenori TANAKA

htanaka@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Geometry General Topology 1

ProfessorYoshitomo BABA

ybaba@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Algebra Artinian rings 1

ProfessorTomoko YANAGIMOTO

ytomoko@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Mathematics Education Development of teaching materials and curriculum 1

ProfessorKunio KOSHIGIRI

koshi@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Physics Education,Computer Physics, Solid State Physics,

Development of Teaching Materials and Curriculum 1

ProfessorKazuhiko KANDORI

kandori@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Physical Chemistry Colloid Chemistry 1

ProfessorMishio KAWAMURA

kawamura@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Biochemistry Enzyme Science 1

ProfessorJun FUKUE

fukue@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Astronomy, Astronomical Education Accretion Disc, Multimedia 1

ProfessorFumiko NODA

noda@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Home Economics EducationEntrepreneurship EducationHome Economics Education

Associate ProfessorMayuko SUZUKI

suzukima@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Life ManagementHome Economics Education

Issues of Life ManagementHome Economics Education

ProfessorMasako OKAMOTO

mokamoto@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Science of Early Childhood Educationand Care

Child Aabuse and Neglect 1

ProfessorShinobu NAKATA

snakata@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Food Science Experiment of Active Ingredients in Food 1

Associate ProfessorKana IOKU

ioku@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Food Science Analysis of food functional compounds 1

ProfessorHironori ODA

hoda@cc.osaka-kyoik.ac.jp

Clothing Science Textile Science, Functional Dyes 1

ProfessorMakoto IMANAKA

imanaka@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Mechanical engineering Fundamental knowleges on Mechanical Engineering 1

ProfessorHiroshi TAKADA

takadahr@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Electorical Engineering,Micro ElectroMechanical Systems(MEMS)

Electorical Engineering and MEMS Education 1

Japanese or English

Daily Japanese or English conversation (Romania 1)

Daily Japanese or English conversation (Korea 1)

Sufficient Japanese Ability or Fluency in Freanch

Have learned Mathematics at university(Philippine 1)

Have learned the fundamental items of general topology

Have learnedt the fundamental item of the theory ofgroups, rings and R-modules

Reading ability of papers in English Fundamental knowledge of mathematics( India 1 Venezuela 1)

Daily Japanese conversation and paper reading in English.Fundamental knowledges on Physics(Myanmar 1 Philippine 2)

Daily Japanese conversation and reading papers in English(Egypt 1)

Daily Japanese conversation and reading papers in English

Japanese or English, Fundamental knowledges on Physics

Speaking Japanese and Reading English Papers

Speaking Japanese and Fundamental Knowleges onMechanical Engineering

Fundamental Knowleges on Electrical Engineering

ProfessorIsamu YAMAMOTO

iyama@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Mechanical Engineering・EngineeringMaterials・Fracture Mechanics・Strength and Fracture of Materials

Fundamental knowleges on hand-making education 1

ProfessorRitsuko KOJIMA

ritsuko@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Music Education Teaching Music Education 1

Associate ProfessorMiho AKIOKA

akioka@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Design Graphic Design 1

ProfessorMitsuie NAGAMACHI

mitsuie@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Art Education Art Education in Japan 1

Associate ProfessorKenji SATO

ksato@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Art Education Art Education in Japan 1

ProfessorHisakazu TANAKA

hisakazu@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

History of Japanese Art Basic Study on the History of Japanese Art 1

ProfessorTakashi SATO

sato@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Information Sciences Computer System / NetworkMedia Informatics / Data Base

ProfessorRitsuo MAEDA

mritsu@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Painting Painting 1

ProfessorYasuhiko MUKAI

ymukai@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

BiologyGenetics, Genome Science and Chromosome Sciencein plants

Associate ProfessorGo SUZUKI

gsuzuki@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Biology Plant Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering 1

Associate ProfessorKazushige HORI

kzhori@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Organic Chemistry Organic Synthesis 1

Associate ProfessorKazumasa KUSHIDA

kkushi@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Physics Education and related fieldsDevelopment of teaching materials on physicseducation and curriculum

ProfessorKozo SADAKANE

sadakane@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Astronomy Observational Astrnomy, Astronomical Teaching 1

ProfessorHiroyasu NAKATA

hynakata@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Physics Optical properties of solids 1

ProfessorIchiro TAKI

takiichi@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Aesthetics, Science of Art Japanese Aesthetice Science of Art 1

LecturerMika WATANABE

mwatanab@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Painting・Art Education Painting・Art Education in Japan 1

ProfessorYoshihisa AKAMATSU

akamatu@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Physical EducationResearch and Developmet of Learning Subject, Objectand Method

ProfessorKanichi ＭＩＭＵＲＡ

mimura@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Movement Education Influence of body by movement 1

ProfessorYoriyasu OHTA

yori@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

Ｂｕｄｏ Education Ｂｕｄｏ Education in Japan 1

It is necessary that the international student have basicknowledge of the university graduation extent formechanical engineering or material science.

Japanese or English(Indonesia 1)

A little English or Japanese can be spoken and written

Speak and Read Papers in Japanese

Interested in the History of Japanese Art（Mexico 1)

Ability to understand English or Japanese(Philippine 1)

Ability to understand English or Japanese

Japanese or English（Mexico1)

Daily Japanese conversation and paper reading in English.Fundamental knowledges on Chemistry

Daily Japanese conversation and fundamental knowledgeson Physics

Need to read monographs and scientific papers onastronomy in English

Ability to understand English or Japanese (Thai 1)

Japanese, English (or French)

Japanese and English or French / enough to have a dailyconversation

University of the Ryukyus (Okinawa Prefecture)

Teaching practically based on Okinawa’s geographical and cultural characteristics

Basically, we offer accommodation on campus for this program trainee teachers. If no vacancy, we try to introduce apartments near campus.

◇ ContactAddress: 1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213,JapanDepartment: International Affairs Section International Affairs, University of the RyukyusTEL: 81-98-895-8103 FAX: 81-98-895-8102E-mail: koshogak@to.jim.u-ryukyu.ac.jpURL: http://www.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

○ Characteristics and history

The University of the Ryukyus was establishedunder United States military occupation in 1950and became a national university of Japan in 1972.At the time of our university’s founding wereceived valuable guidance from Michigan StateUniversity. Today, we still try to uphold the verybest traditions of the American university system with both local and global features.

The University currently consists of seven faculties(Law & Letters, Tourism Sciences and Industrial Management, Education, Science, Medicine,Engineering, and Agriculture), seven graduateschools (four Master Programs in Tourism Sciences, Education, Medicine and Agriculture; four Master and Doctoral Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine, Health Science, Engineering and Science; and one Doctoral Program at the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University), Special Support Education Programs, and a Juris Doctoral Program. There are approximately 8,400 students and 1,700 teaching and administrative staff.

○ International Exchange

・ Number of International students:

273 (from 41 countries)・ International exchange agreements with 67

universities in 27 countries/area overseas.

・ Number of Teacher Training students（1993～）:

6 from Myanmar, 4 from Thailand, 1 from Samoa, China, Brazil, Korea,Argentine andPeru.

○ Characteristics of the program :

To meet individual needs for professional development, academic supervisors will give tutoring and guidance to the trainee teacher in his or her laboratory. There will be frequent opportunities for information exchange with Japanese students, including actual schoolteachers studying at the University as graduate students.

○ Number of students to be accepted :8 or 9 people

○Outline of the course

・ Japanese language education

a) Basic courses :Mainly for beginners of Japanese, trainee teacherstake intensive Japanese language courses which concentrate on Basic Japanese and learn about Japanese society and culture.

b) Japanese Language Classes for Research and Graduate Students:trainee teachers who so wish can take these classes, from beginners’ to the advanced level.

・Specialized training

a) Supervisors will give appropriate guidance for each trainee to master fundamental items of training in specialized fields of study. While classroom instruction is delivered predominantly in Japanese, individual instruction may be given in English.

b) If interested, trainee teachers may participate in lectures/seminars at undergraduate or graduate level as auditors.

ｃ）At the end of the period of study, each trainee teachers writes a paper, and receives a certificate of attendance.

・ Othersa) The Elementary and Junior High Schools attached to the Faculty

of Education are very useful for actual education training. b) A Japanese tutor is assigned to help each trainee teachers not

only to study, but to adjust to their new environment for the first year.

c) There are various events such as International Student Festival, parties, etc.

○ Number of rooms・Single room 46（International House）+104 （dorms）

・Couple room 14（International House ）

・Family room 12（International House)

○ Monthly Rent・For single rooms, it’ll cost 10,000-15,000 yen

per month, including maintenance fee

○ Facilities・ International House: desk, chair, bed, shelf,

kitchen, bathroom at each room.・ Dorms: desk, chair, bed and shelf at each room

but kitchen and bathroom for share.

○ Information for Daily Life

・ Both International House and dorms are located on campus and convenient for study. Also, hospitals, public organizations and super markets are close to campus.

◇ Outline of the course for Teacher Training students

◇ University overview ◇ Accommodations

University　of the Ryukyus

Name of Adviser E‐mail Teaching Field(s) Course DescriptionNumber of

student to beaccepted

Tokuichi Yonemori(professor)

yonemori@edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Computer assisted TrainingDevelopment of Teaching-materials and Technique usingComputer in Elementary School Education

Naoya Nishioka(professor)

nishioka@edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Geographic EducationDevelopment of Teaching Geography ( Human Geographysocial studies)

Ken Oshiro(professor)

koshiro@edu.u-ryukyu.ac,jp

English Education inElementary School in Japan

English Education in Elementary Schools in Japan 1

Yoichi Shimizu(professor)

shimy@edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Heat TransferThe fundamentals of Heat Transfer, Measurement Techniqueand Computer Simulation.

Hideaki Fukuda(professor)

fukudah@edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Technology Education, WoodWorking

Development of curriculum of Technology Education, Manualmaking of Woodwork machine

Yutaka Kobayashiassociate(professor)

ppp@p.nifty.jpFine Arts, public Art,environmental Art

Designing and Implementing New School and Community basedArt Projects for Environment and Ecology

Name of Adviser E‐mail Teaching Field(s) Course DescriptionNumber of

student to beaccepted

Masahiro Nakamaassociate(professor)

msnakama@edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Computer assisted Training Development of Training method using computer. 1

◇Course Description, Number of students to be accepted, and, etc.

Graduate Schools of Education ・Faculty of Education

Faculty of Education

Qualification and Requirement for students.Numberof students in past 5 years.

Fluency in English or Japans is required

Research is available to those who are school teachers with the ability ofspeaking and reading in English.1 from Argentina (2010).

This class is for elementary school teachers. Fluency in oral and written Englishis preferred. 1 from Myanmar (2007).

This class is available to those school teachers with English reading andconversation ability. 1 from Peru (2005).

This class is available to those students with an adequate basic knowledge oftechnical education. This class may be taken in English.

Qualification and Requirement for students.Numberof students in past 5 years.

School teachers(Geography) those who have enough English/enough to attendclasses. 1 from Myanmar (2009).

This class is available to those students with an adequate basic knowledge ofheat transmission engineering. This class may be taken in English.

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