Kyoto University of Education(Kyoto Prefecture)

Learn about Japanese and World Education in the richly historical, international city of Kyoto◇ University overview○ Characteristics and history
Beginning in 1876 as Kyoto Prefectural Normal
School, the Kyoto University of Education has
been endowed with 144 years of history andtradition.
Although a college for teacher training, it is acomprehensive educational university withthirteen undergraduate departments, including
Educational Science, Japanese Language, Social
Studies, Science Education, Art Education, Music
Education, and Physical Education. As a graduate
school, the United Graduate School ofProfessional Teacher Development is established,in which 10 universities in Kyoto are united totrain highly qualified teachers.
The campus is the south of Kyoto City, a citythat not only represents, as the old capital,
Japanese traditional culture with its many World
Heritage sites, cultural assets and rich spiritual
culture, but also Japanese modern culture, with
its famous Kyoto Station and Manga Museum—acity in which one can experience both historicaland contemporary Japanese culture.
○ International Exchange
・ Number of international students
AY 2021 : 19
AY 2020 : 11
AY 2019 : 30
・ Number of Teacher Training Students
AY 2021 : 4
AY 2020 : 1
AY 2019 : 7◇ Outline and characteristics of the course
for Teacher Training Students○ Characteristics of the program
Meticulous guidance tailored to the individual’s orientation. Active
exchange with Japanese tutors in support of training and living.
○ Number of students to be accepted: ten students○ Outline of the course
・Japanese language education
The applicants who need to learn Japanese Language are to attend
Japanese Language Course at Kyoto University for 6 months.
Applicants already having an advanced level of Japanese language
ability may proceed directly to their specialized research studies.
・Specialized training
SUPERVISED STUDY: Under guidance of an advising instructor, a
final research paper concerning one’s desired area of study andindividual research is to be submitted.
SPECIAL CLASSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT: EDUCATIONAROUND THE WORLD: International students can learn about theeducation of Japan and other countries all around the world. (Classes
are conducted in Japanese).
・Practical training,participatory subjects such as field trips andregional exchanges•Participation to school visit programs sponsored by the Kyoto City
International Foundation.

・ Others
Over-night Study Tours (once a year).

◇ Follow-up for graduates• Consultation with one’s advisor after completing one’s research is bymail.
• Taking advantage of their achievements, students who havecompleted their courses are active in schools of all countries. Others
apply to graduate schools to further advance their careers.

◇ Accommodations
Upon first arriving in Japan, as a general rule,
students are accommodated at the Mukaijima Student
Center.
○ Type of rooms: and monthly rent
single rooms (29,000JPY/month)family room (67,000JPY/month)
1-month's rent is required as a deposit whenmoving in this center. The deposit is refunded inprinciple when moving out. A guarantee company isalso required when moving in.
(Approx.15,000JPY/year).
○ Facilities: Each room is equipped with an airconditioner/heater unit, a hot water system, a bathand toilet, curtains and basic furnishings. Bedding canbe rented as needed.
(Approx.15,000JPY/year）○ Information for daily life: A shopping mall, ahospital, a park and a library are close to theaccommodations.
It takes about 30 minutes by train to the Kyoto
University of Education campus, and about one hourto the center of the city. Upon completing Japan
Language courses, if room is available, it is possible tolive in the university’s lodgings, which are about 15
minutes on foot.

◇ Contact
Address: 1 Fukakusa Fujinomori-cho, Fushimi,
Kyoto 6128522
Department:International Student Exchange
SectionTEL :+81-75-644-8159
FAX :+81-75-644-8169
E-mail : intel<AT>kyokyo-u.ac.jp
Please replace <AT> with @URL :https://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/student/ehp/to-this/ttp/post-1.html

Kyoto University of Education（No.28）◇ Course Description, Number of students to be accepted, Qualifications and, etc.
The United Graduate School of Professional Teacher Development
Advanced Pedagogical Development Major
Course code

Name of Adviser

E-mailTeaching Field（s）

CourseDescription

Language

Number of
students to be
accepted

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

Division of Human Development Studies
28001

TAZUME Hirotsugu
Associate Prof.

htazume@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Developmental
Psychology
Educational Psychology

1.Psychological Studies on Cognitive Development and
Educational Support
Japanese
2.Psychological Studies on Mechanism andDevelopment of Cognitive Information Processing.

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.(From past 5 years
Acceptance Records 1)

Division of Language and Culture Studies
28002

NAKAMATA Naoki
Associate Prof.

nakamata@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Linguistics of Japanese

1. Linguistics of Japanese,Japanese Language
Education

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28003

AMANO Chisa
Professor

amano@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Japanese Literature

1. Studies of Modern Japanese Literature

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28004

TANIGUCHI Tadashi
Professor

tadashi@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Chinese Studies in Japan

1. Studies of Chinese Prose and Poetry Written by
Japaness Writers

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

1 student

Must have one year or longer prior experience of teaching
Japanese or directing foreign language program. Sufficientlanguage ability to be able to receive guidance fromresearch advisers in Japanese, OR must have TOEFL
score of 61 or more on the Internet-Based Testing , orapproximate level of English proficiency.(From past 5 years
Acceptance Records 3)

28005

HAMADA Mari
Professor

hamadam@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Teaching Japanese as a
Second Language

1. Studying approaches and contents of TJSL
2. Studying intercultural contact situation

Japaneseor English

28031

NISHIMOTO Yuichi
Professor

yuitsu@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

English Language
Education

1. Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language
2. Vygotsky's Cultural - Historical Theory

Japaneseor English

2 students

Chosen Field of study and field of specialty must be thesame.
Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese or a score of morethan 79～80 in TOEFL(Internet-Based Testing).
(From past 5 years Acceptance Records 2)

28032

OBERMEIER Andrew
Associate Prof.

andrew@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

English Language
Education
Language Education

1.Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2.Vocabulary Learning
3.Positive Psychology in Foreign Language Learning

English1 student

Applicant’s research themes should match with mine.
English ability should be equivalent or above TOEFL
75(iBT) (From past 5 years Acceptance Records 2)

28033

SOMEYA Fujishige
Lecturerfsomeya@kyokyou.ac.jp

English Education
1. English Educaton for Elementary School
Learning Psychology 2. Motivation to learn in English Education

Japaneseor English

1 student

Applicant’s research themes should match withmine. English ability should be equivalent or above TOEFL
75(iBT)Course code

Name of Adviser

E-mailTeaching Field（s）

CourseDescription

Language

Number of
students to be
accepted

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

Division of Community and Culture Studies
Geography

1. Deepen the understanding about JapanesecitiesJapanese

1 student

Research theme must relate to chosen field of
Study.
Sufficient language ability to be able toreceive guidance from research advisers inJapanese.

saito@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

European History

1. Studies on the European History

Japanese,
English,German1 student

Chosen Field of study must be the same.

NAKAMURA Tsubasa
Associate Prof.

ntsubasa@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Japanese History

1. Maritime History of East Asia: 9th - 15th century
2. History of Pre-Modern Japan

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28009

OGINO Takeshi
Professor

ogino@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Politics

1. Studies on the Political thought or Political thought
history
2. Specialized readings related to research topic

Japanese

1 student

Chosen Field of study must be the same.
Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28010

ISHIKAWA Makoto
Professor

ishikawa@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Economics

1. Studies of Environmental Economics and Policy

Japanese

1 student

Chosen Field of study must be the same.
Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28011

HIRAISHI Takatoshi
Professor

hiraishi@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Philosophy
Ethics

1. Deepen the basic understanding of present day
Philosophy and Ethics and subsequent issues.
2. Specialized readings related to research topic

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28006

KAGAWA Takashi
Professor

kagawa@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

28007

SAITO Keita
Associate Prof.

28008

Division of Mathematical,Natural and Technical Sciences
28012

KURODA Yasufumi
Professor

ykuroda@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Mathematics Education

1. Research of international comparison ofmathematics education
2. Interdisciplinary research of brain science andeducation

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28013

FUKAO Takeshi
Professor

fukao@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Analysis
Mathematics Education

1.Functual analysis, Evolution equation
2.Contents with respect to mathematical activity

Japanese

1 student

Chosen field of study and field of specialty must be the
same.

28014

MIZUKAMI Masaaki
Lecturer

mmizu@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Analysis

1. Functual analysis, Partial differential
equation.

Japanese

1 student

Chosen field of study and field of specialty
must be the same.

28015

TANIGUCHI Kazunari
Professor

guchi@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Physics
Science Education

1. Science education and physical education throughactive learning
2. Exploration activities

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

Course code

Name of Adviser

E-mailTeaching Field（s）

CourseDescription

Language

Number of
students to be
accepted

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

28016

KAJIWARA Yuji
Professor

kajiwara@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Biology
Science Education

1. Biological education in Japan

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.(From past 5 years
Acceptance Records 1)

28017

FUJINAMI Rieko
Associate Prof.

fujinam3@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Biology
Science Education

1. Biological education in Japan
2. Botany

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28018

TANAKA Satoshi
Professor

stanaka@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Geology
Sceience Education

1. Study and observation of Geology in Japan
Japanese
2. Deepen the understanding of Geoscience Education

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28022

MINAMIYAMA Yasuhiro
Professor

yminami@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Horticultural Science

1. Agricultural Education
2. Vegetable Crop Science

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28023

HARADA Shinichi
Professor

sharada@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Technical Education

1.Development of Qualifications and Abilities inTechnical Education

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28024

TADA Harumasa
Professor

htada@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Information Science

1. Information Science Education
2. Education using ICT

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28025

NAKAMINE Hiroshi
Associate Prof.

nakamine@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Electrical Technology

1. Development of Teaching Materials for ElectricalTechnology

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28026

ITO Shinichi
Associate Prof.

itoh@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Information Science

1. Computational Physics

Japaneseor English

1 student

Must have corresponding research topic..
Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese or a score of morethan 61 in TOEFL(Internet-Based Testing).

1. Studies of Japanese Home Economics Education

Division of Health Science and Human Life Desigh
28027

INOUE Eriko
Professor

eriko@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Home Economics
Education

Japanese

1 student

Chosen Field of study and field of specialty must be thesame.
Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese

28028

FUKAZAWA Takako
Associate Prof.

fukazawa@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

1. Physiological and phycological responses of human
Clothing physiology ,Japanesein thermal environmental
Environmental ergonomics
or English
2. Relevance of clothing to health and safety in human

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese or a score of morethan 65 in TOEFL(Internet-Based Testing).

Course code

Name of Adviser

E-mailTeaching Field（s）

CourseDescription

Language

Number of
students to be
accepted

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

28029

NOBUHARA Rie
Professor

nobuhara@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Housing and Architecture

1. Home safety and Disaster Resilience Education
2. Barrier-free Environment , Universal Design

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28030

KWON Jinhwan
Associate Prof.

kwon@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Human Life Engineering

1. ICT in Education
2. Production and Editing of Educational Videos
3. Ergonomics and Educational Environment Design
4. Nonverbal Communication

Japaneseor English
or Korean

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese,English,orKorean.

koma@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

1. Studies of physical education, health and Sport
Physical Education, Health Sciences
and Sport Sciences
2. Studies of physical fitness, growth and development
Physical Education inof children
Japanese
Schools
3. Studies of school physical education curriculums or or English
Physical Education
national standards
Teacher Education
4. Studies of physical education teacher education
programs

1 student

Chosen Field of study and research topic must be related.
Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese or a score of morethan 61 in TOEFL(Internet-Based Testing).

morit@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology

1. Deepen the understanding of School Mental health.
2. Readings of thesis related to the study themes
such as Eating Disorders(in English, French or Italian)Japanese

2 students

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advises in Japanese.
Sufficient reading ability to be able to comprehend thetreatise written in one of French , Italian or English.(Frompast 5 years Acceptance Records 1)

taka@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Music

1. Decent the understanding of Japanese Music
Culture and its History

Japanese

1 student

Sufficient language ability to be able to receive guidancefrom research advisers in Japanese.

28020

KOMATSUZAKI Satoshi
Associate Prof.

28021

MORI Takahiro
Professor

Division of Arts Studies
28019

TANAKA Takako
Professor

The United Graduate School of Professional Teacher Development
Advanced Clinical Pedagogy Major
Course code

Name of Adviser

E-mailTeaching Field（s）

CourseDescription

Specialty of Professional
Teacher Education＜Procedure＞
Participants belong to either Early-career Teacher
Development Course or Core Teacher and Teacher
Leader Development Course, according to their own
research interests.
Advisers are selected from 24 educators belonging to
Advanced Clinical Pedagogy Major.
＜Contents＞
Particpants take classes. Classes include fildwork at
schools, casestudies, debates and discussion.
Particpants observation at various educational
insutitution.
Particpantion in various events we organize.
Participantion in international education at primary or
junior high schools.

TOKUNAGA Shunta
Associate Prof.（Course
manager）

28034

KATAYAMA Noriko
Professor （Vice dean)CHIKUSA Tomoaki
Professor（Dean)

tchikusa@kyokyo-u.ac.jp

Language

Japanese

Number of
students to be
accepted

3 students

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

Sufficient Japanese language ability to take classes ,obsevate at various edcational insutitution and receive
guidance in research.
Approval of Primary or Junior High School ranking
instructor or educational administrators.
Web site of The United Graduate School of Professional
Teacher Education.
http://renjissen.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/index.html
E-mail : tchikusa@kyokyo-u.ac.jp(From past 5 years Acceptance Records 5)