Suzuka Kyo-ei Gakuen Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Waseda University Research Organization

Suzuka Kyo-ei Gakuen, which operates Suzuka High School and Suzuka Junior High School, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Waseda University Research Organization concerning the promotion of "regional inquiry learning." Moving forward, Suzuka High School and Suzuka Junior High School will collaborate with the Waseda University Institute for the Creation of Democracy, part of the Research Organization, to research and develop "regional inquiry learning" as follows.

Professor Airo Hino of the Waseda University Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Director of the Waseda University Institute for the Creation of Democracy, and many Waseda students will visit the school to provide comments on students' research into regional issues and their proposals for the future, and to support group work.

Details

1. Signing Ceremony for the Partnership Agreement with the Waseda University Institute for the Creation of Democracy

August 28 (Fri) 13:30-14:00 (scheduled)

2. Collaboration Activities and Classes between the Waseda University Institute for the Creation of Democracy and Both Schools

Theme: "Thinking about Suzuka City in 2050. What should be done to make it an attractive city?"

(1) Suzuka High School

July 22 (Wed) 9:00-12:00 Waseda University Lecture Day 1

August 21 (Fri) 15:00-18:00 Waseda University Lecture Day 2

August 28 (Fri) 11:00-13:00 Student Presentations & Critiques

(2) Suzuka Junior High School

July 22 (Wed) 13:00-18:00 Policy Design Workshop

August 28 (Fri) 14:00-16:00 Student Presentations & Critiques

3. Content of this Agreement

This agreement will proceed based on the following main contents:

(1) Joint research and commissioned research on the development of next-generation problem-solving skills through regional inquiry activities.

(2) Human exchange concerning the verification of the educational effects of regional inquiry learning.

(3) Other activities related to the practical approach of regional inquiry learning.

4. Specific Educational Activities Based on this Agreement

The program content will involve workshops of a "social implementation type" that explore effective solutions to social issues, aiming to produce concrete outcomes such as proposals to local government and the creation of media reports. Furthermore, by setting pre- and post-assignments, we plan to provide support for students to articulate their "aspirations" for their future career choices.

Contact Information for Inquiries:

Chika Hayashi, Deputy Director of Administration, Suzuka Kyo-ei Gakuen

TEL: 059-378-0307

Email: hayashi.chika@suzukakyoei.ed.jp

Suzuka Kyo-ei Gakuen Homepage https://suzukakyoei.ed.jp/