Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture Signs Partnership Agreement with Hyogo University of Teacher Education
Kawanishi City Board of Education and Hyogo University of Teacher Education have signed a partnership agreement. Starting from the Reiwa 8 fiscal year (2026), the university will provide academic advice, and both parties will mutually collaborate and cooperate, utilizing their resources to promote inquiry-based learning and ICT education.
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Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture announced that its Board of Education and Hyogo University of Teacher Education, a national university corporation, signed a partnership agreement at the end of March, Reiwa 8 (2026). Starting from the Reiwa 8 fiscal year (2026), the city will not only receive academic advice from the university but will also engage in mutual cooperation, utilizing each other's resources and characteristics.
The matters stipulated in this agreement are as follows:
1) Implementation collaboration regarding the generalization of leading and innovative teacher training courses.
2) Cooperation in the development and research of educational methods and teaching materials for child-centered education and childcare, as well as teacher training programs.
3) Participation and cooperation in the Hyogo University of Teacher Education Teacher Training Flagship University Consortium established for the operation of this project.
4) Other initiatives agreed upon by both parties.
Going forward, we will initiate the following efforts and continue to collaborate and cooperate based on mutual agreement:
▶ Development and practice of inquiry-based learning and diverse learning methods
・Expert guidance and advice on curriculum design and lesson plan creation
・Joint research on teaching methods and evaluation techniques to deepen children's "questions" in the inquiry process
・Sharing of advanced educational practice examples and consideration for their application
▶ Guidance and advice on classroom environment development to promote inquiry-based learning
・Spatial design that brings out children's autonomy (flexible learning spaces, diverse learning spots, etc.)
・Technical and educational advice on effectively utilizing ICT devices for inquiry-based learning
[Reference Press] *Regarding the direction and initiatives of education and childcare in our city
Creation of "Kawanishi Education" Grand Design QUEST → https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000098199.html
FAQ
When will this partnership agreement begin?
It was signed at the end of March, Reiwa 8 (2026), and will officially commence from the Reiwa 8 fiscal year.
What is the main purpose of the agreement?
To enhance the quality of education in Kawanishi City through inquiry-based learning, ICT education promotion, and teacher training, utilizing Hyogo University of Teacher Education's academic expertise.
What specific initiatives will be undertaken?
Plans include developing and practicing inquiry-based learning and diverse teaching methods, providing guidance on classroom environment improvements, generalizing teacher training courses, and conducting teacher training.