[Osaka Institute of Technology] Certification of Special System for Curriculum, etc.
Osaka Institute of Technology and Osaka Kyoiku University jointly applied for a special system related to curriculum improvement, which was certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on March 27, 2026. This allows Osaka Institute of Technology to offer online teacher training courses from Osaka Kyoiku University as its own. Starting in 2027, four courses will be provided online to enhance the quality and stable operation of teacher training programs.
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Osaka Institute of Technology (President: Susumu Inoue) and Osaka Kyoiku University (President: Ikuko Okamoto) jointly applied for a "Special Measure for Leading Initiatives to Improve Matters Related to Curriculum, etc." and received certification from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on March 27, 2026.
This special system promotes initiatives based on the creativity and ingenuity of universities, and, assuming that internal quality assurance systems are fully functional, recognizes special measures related to curriculum, etc. With this certification, the principle that universities organize their curricula with courses they themselves establish is relaxed, making it possible for Osaka Institute of Technology to position teacher training courses provided online by Osaka Kyoiku University as courses established by its own university.
[Outline of the Initiative]
From the 2027 academic year, four courses established by Osaka Kyoiku University will be provided to Osaka Institute of Technology and offered as courses established by Osaka Institute of Technology. This collaboration aims to improve the quality and stable operation of teacher training programs by leveraging the expertise of Osaka Kyoiku University, which excels in teacher training, to address the educational challenges of Osaka Institute of Technology, which operates teacher training programs across three campuses. By providing all courses in an online (on-demand) format, both the improvement of students' learning environment and the advancement of educational content will be achieved.
■ Features of the Initiative
In this collaboration, both universities will establish a joint council to continuously verify and improve educational content and methods.
In particular, it will provide highly specialized educational content on themes whose importance is increasing in schools in the Kansai region, such as special needs education, inclusive education, human rights, and children's rights, presenting a model that leads to the stable operation and advancement of teacher training in the region. In addition, while based on on-demand learning, the quality of learning will be ensured through assignment submissions and Q&A sessions.
■ Future Plans
Preparation for operation by the joint council will begin in the 2026 academic year, and after classes start in the 2027 academic year, verification of educational effectiveness and quality assurance efforts will continue.
This special system promotes initiatives based on the creativity and ingenuity of universities, and, assuming that internal quality assurance systems are fully functional, recognizes special measures related to curriculum, etc. With this certification, the principle that universities organize their curricula with courses they themselves establish is relaxed, making it possible for Osaka Institute of Technology to position teacher training courses provided online by Osaka Kyoiku University as courses established by its own university.
[Outline of the Initiative]
From the 2027 academic year, four courses established by Osaka Kyoiku University will be provided to Osaka Institute of Technology and offered as courses established by Osaka Institute of Technology. This collaboration aims to improve the quality and stable operation of teacher training programs by leveraging the expertise of Osaka Kyoiku University, which excels in teacher training, to address the educational challenges of Osaka Institute of Technology, which operates teacher training programs across three campuses. By providing all courses in an online (on-demand) format, both the improvement of students' learning environment and the advancement of educational content will be achieved.
■ Features of the Initiative
In this collaboration, both universities will establish a joint council to continuously verify and improve educational content and methods.
In particular, it will provide highly specialized educational content on themes whose importance is increasing in schools in the Kansai region, such as special needs education, inclusive education, human rights, and children's rights, presenting a model that leads to the stable operation and advancement of teacher training in the region. In addition, while based on on-demand learning, the quality of learning will be ensured through assignment submissions and Q&A sessions.
■ Future Plans
Preparation for operation by the joint council will begin in the 2026 academic year, and after classes start in the 2027 academic year, verification of educational effectiveness and quality assurance efforts will continue.
FAQ
What changes will occur at Osaka Institute of Technology due to this special system certification?
Osaka Institute of Technology will be able to position online teacher training courses provided by Osaka Kyoiku University as its own established courses.
When will this collaboration begin?
Starting from the 2027 academic year, four courses established by Osaka Kyoiku University will be provided to Osaka Institute of Technology, and classes are scheduled to begin.