EDU-Port Japan
List of Projects
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology- JAPANMarch 2022

2020 Pilot Projects (EDU-Port Japan Certified Projects)
”Disseminating Fukui-style Education to the World” Teacher Training
Collaboration Project in Africa and Japan

Africa region

University of Fukui

P. 1



Development of “Home-learning Contents” in Cambodia working in
conjunction with two universities implementing SDGs-4 and LearnerCentered ICT education

Cambodia

Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd.

P. 2



Project on enhancement of emergency measures and digital learning in
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

SuRaLa Net Co., Ltd.

P. 3



Online Glocal Program between schools in Malawi and Japan. – Active
interaction by students and teachers -Malawi

Specified Nonprofit
Corporation Colorbath

P. 42020 Pilot Projects (EDU-Port Japan Supported Projects)
Introducing “Forestanet” – a platform for teachers to share Japanesestyle education – in Vietnam

VietnamSPRIX, Ltd.

P. 5



Developing a global model for pre-school education to provide “education+ childcare” based on Japanese experienceIndonesia

Human Holdings Co., Ltd.

P. 6



Mizuno HEXATHLON program for introduction into the public primaryeducation system in Vietnam

Vietnam

Mizuno Corporation

P. 7



Introduction of Japanese-style Instrumental Music Education in Primary
Education in Egypt

Egypt

Yamaha Corporation

P. 8



Legal education by dispatching experts to educational institutions in
VietnamVietnamResearch institute of law of
the Asia- Pacific region(RILAP)

P. 9

Improving life skills through Tokkatsu for Syrian child refugees andJordanian children

JordanWorld Vision Japan

P. 10

2021 EDU-Port Japan Research Projects


Pilot study on improving school health environments using ICT

Malawi

Specified Nonprofit
Corporation Colorbath

P. 11



Development of an educational model for solving public healthand SDGs issues through online “Tokkatsu” (special activities)

Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia
and Uzbekistan

PADECO Co., Ltd.

P. 12

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Verification research on the challenges and possibilities fordevelopment of Japanese-style school health that contributes to
the SDGs

Laos, Cambodia, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Niger, Ghana
and Kenya

Shinshu University

P. 13

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Development project for hygiene education and school healthroom system in Cambodia by Kagawa University

Cambodia

Kagawa University

P. 14

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Study on Healthy and Safe Schools for the Post-COVID-19 Erain the Asia-Pacific Islands

Philippines, Indonesia,
Federated States ofMicronesia, MarshallIslands, Palau, Fiji, Papua
New Guinea, and Guam
(United States of America)

University of the Ryukyus

P. 15

2021 EDU-Port Japan Supported Projects
Systematic support for afforestation studies in Vietnamese
school education

Vietnam

Kikutake Gakuen andNagoya Sangyo University

P. 16



Online exporting Japanese-style dance education known as“SOUSAKU-DANCE”

People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Singapore andGermany

Specified Nonprofit
Corporation MIYAZAKI
C-DANCE CENTER

P. 17

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Pilot project for inquiry-based mathematics education inIndonesia and Thailand

Indonesia and Thailand

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

P. 18

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Project of academic skills development at elementary schools in
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Emirate of Abu Dhabi(United Arab Emirates)

Kumon Institute of
Education Co., Ltd.

P. 19

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Roll-out of hands-on technical education through enhanced
practical subjects and improving faculty member’s skills

Kingdom of Bhutan

Kansai University

P. 20

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Development of Japanese-style physical education classes inVietnam by local subsidiary Jacpa Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Vietnam

JACPA Co., Ltd.

P. 21

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STEAM education project for young children incorporating
features of Japanese early childhood education

Vietnam

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

P. 22

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Management of kodomoen (center for early childhood educationand care) that provides Japanese-style early childhood
education and training of teaching staff

Vietnam

Pacific International
Academy Global Co., Ltd.

P. 23

“Disseminating Fukui-style
Education to the World“ Teacher
Training Collaboration Project inAfrica and Japan 【African region】
This project focuses on cultivating professional learning communities and networks that are essential in 21st century learning andfor teachers’ continuous professional development in order to support the professional capital of teachers from African region.
Such a vision can be achieved through (a) the expansion of initial roundtable initiatives organized in Malawi and Uganda to
become the ‘African Roundtable’, and (b) the creation of an international teacher professional development program incollaboration with Nalikule College of Education, Malawi. Furthermore, resulting professional knowledge will be utilized fortraining and workshops at the Division of Global Professional Development, University of Fukui.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
Efforts in reforming schools are widely spreading in Africa.
However, the old transmission approach practices inteacher education are hindering its progress. This projectaddresses such issues by focusing on the Japanese
education features which are: (a) developing lessons frompractices of base schools, (b) lesson studies based oncollaboration among teachers, (c) presence of acoordinator to support teacher collaboration, and (d) strong
collaboration between the school and the community. We
will create professional learning communities and networks
by collaborating with foreign partners, particularly from
Malawi and Uganda.

Activities & Outputs
Initiatives All Over the World The Fukui Roundtable 47 educators from Malawi, Uganda, South
Africa etc. participated in the Fukui online
roundtable via Zoom (June 2021)
 Organizing International Professional Development
Program Members from the University of Fukui and
Nalikule College of Education exchanged
initiatives in their practices (May, July 2021)

Initiatives in Each Country (Malawi and Uganda)
 Malawi
 Collaborative Lesson Study with Nalikule
Collegeof
EducationandNalikule
Demonstration Secondary School (May 2021~)
 Uganda Preparation for the organization of Uganda
Roundtable (January, 2022~)*Activities are delayed due to the spread of theCorona virus.

Collaborative Lesson Study
Examining the Lesson Plan (via Zoom)

Collaborative Lesson Study
Biology Class (via Zoom)

Collaborative Lesson Study
Physics Class (via Zoom)

Presenting and Sharing their
Practice in the Fukui Roundtable

Way Forward & Message from the Project● Way Forward Sustain and continuously hold roundtables in each country and the African region to exchange, make sense of andreflect on practices in different levels.
 Implement Global Professional Development Program through Lesson Study in collaboration with educational
institutions in each country.
● Message from the Project The Fukui Roundtable for exchange of foreign practices and reflection is held semi-annually in February and June. We
are waiting for your participation. For more information, please visit the university website. https://www.fu-edu.net/

Contact

University of Fukui, Headquarters of General Professional Development of
Teachers, Division of Global Professional Development. Person in charge:
Chisato Maruyama TEL:0776-27-9872 Email: cmaru@u-fukui.ac.jp
1Development of “Home-Learning Contents”
in Cambodia working in conjunction with
two universities implementing SDGs-4 andLearner-Centered ICT education 【Cambodia】
Our consortium is focusing on enhancing English learning methods. We show how ICT can beused in group-works and interactions. At the same time, video of their activities will be used aspart of further Home-Learning content. We also expect Japanese schools will join this project
under the banner of SDGs-4 by sharing some online content.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose• Develop new methods to enhance ICT
Education under COVID-19 pandemic.
• Online regular seminars to deepen global
relations that enrich Cambodian teachers’ skills todevelop digital contents.
• Develop digital contents under the collaboration
with two Cambodian universities.
• Improve video clips for kids who cannot commuteand for kids who are in the classroom.
• Apply ICT to induce interactive learning.

Activities & Outputs

 SDGs implementation by JP students

 Online Collaborative Classes
Japanese and Cambodian students formed
teams and made collaborative presentations on
the theme of SDGs.

 ICT Future Classroom
Universities and colleges are collaborating to
generate instructional materials for the Future
Classroom (donated by Japan).

Recent Photo , Primary school

They conducted interviews with Cambodianteachers in order to create teaching materials. They
made PPTs like the ARCS model. Students
generated elementary school teaching resources
and shared them on the home-learning site.

 The power to develop contents
JP Students made educational contents, that
Cambodian side translated into Khmer for practicaluse. While the school was not in session these wereused. Matsuka Phonics video-clips worked well toenrich the site.

Nov.2021

Learning Site

Site Contents

Way Forward & Message from the Project

To define the nature of online and face-to-face engagement throughout the “With Corona phase”
To further enhance ICT skills of student-teachers through training in the Future Classroom.
To greater collaboration in accordance with the Cambodian Ministry of Education's ICT education policy,
which includes learner-centered ICT education.
To discuss ICT education in Cambodia and to share the outcomes of the GIGA School Project in Japan.

Contact

Uchidayoko Institute for Education Research
Satoru Hattori
TEL: 03-5634-6708 Email: satoru-hattori@uchida.co.jp
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With the interruption of school education by COVID-19, the needs to develop Education Continuity Plan and todigitize education are growing. This project promotes the spread of digital education in the field of education,
including as emergency measures, through activities such as the provision of the e-learning material "Surala
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Seminar on Digital Education
In September 2021, a seminar was held withattendance of 95 Sri Lankan school personnel. A
questionnaire was conducted with of 178 Sri Lankanteachers to identify the issues faced in prolonged
school closures. Following the Sri Lankan education
experts, three presenters, a tuition school owner from
Sri Lanka, a school teacher from Indonesia, and ateacher from a Japanese school in Thailand,
introduced their practices using e-learning. The
seminar was well received by the participants, saying
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Online Seminar(Flyer)International Digital Math Contest
From October to December 2021, we held a contest
consisting of "Box Calculation", method originatingfrom Japan, and "Math Test" created with support by
The Mathematics Certification Institute of Japan.
1,041 students from 27 schools and institutions from
Sri Lanka participated. The students who won thedomestic round advanced to the International Finalwith Indonesia and the Philippines. On evet date,cultural exchange activities were held providing
students with a new challenge and an opportunity forinternational exchange.

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School Bangkok)

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enables to continue to provide learning. Going forward, we will utilize the relationships built throughthe seminar to further promote digital education. Also, the importance of nurturing the learning habit
from the experience in distance education, we would like to promote Japanese-style education thatencourages independent learning of students in addition to provision of digital education.

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Online Glocal Program
between schools in Malawi and Japan.
- Active interaction by students and teachers –【 Malawi 】
In this project, students and teachers from Malawi and Yamaguchi Prefecture interact with each other bothonline and offline. Class management techniques used in Japanese schools are shared with teachers in
Malawi, where one teacher can be responsible for a class of 100 students, so as to enable efficient classmanagement. In addition to the training of teachers in the use of ICT, interaction between students of similar
age in Malawi and Japan provides the opportunity for students and teachers in Malawi to experience
Japanese-style class management.

Implementation
Structure

Project Purpose

The aim of this project is to help improve the quality ofeducation in Malawi and to develop human resources able totake the initiative in resolving problems.
Specifically;
1. Conducting inquiry-based online interaction between
students,
2. Holding teacher-to-teacher online sessions,
3. Conducting training in the use of ICT for teachers in
Malawi and Japan.

Activities & Outputs

1. Inquiry-based online interaction between students
At Tonda Junior High School, students wishing to participate inonline interaction with Malawi were invited to come forward, andregular exchanges in which over thirty students participate arecontinuing. In addition, this initiative is spreading to other schools in
Yamaguchi Prefecture; Yunoki Elementary School in Yamaguchi
City has held six online interactions. The students in Japan
explained their committee activities in elementary school to thestudents in Malawi, and shared with them some local attractions.
Face masks made by the children of Yunoki Elementary School
were delivered to Kaphuta Elementary School, raising awareness ofbetter hygiene among not only the children but also their families.
2. Teacher-to-teacher online sessions
On several occasions, teachers from Japan, Malawi and Nepal
came together to hold online sessions. Topics discussed included
changes in school life during the COVID-19 pandemic, and methodsof proceeding smoothly with classes while taking appropriate safetymeasures. It was explained that in Nepal there is growing use of
online education, while in Malawi the school system was split in two
to avoid crowding in the classroom.

Commemorative photo of students
who participated in the interactions

3. Training in the use of ICT for teachers in Japan and Malawi
In collaboration with the Board of Education of Shunan City in Yamaguchi
Prefecture, online interaction took place in the form of an open class at
the Foreign Language Education Workshop, a gathering of English
teachers and grade teachers. Following this class, practical training in theuse of ICT was implemented. Being able to have contact with teaching
staff at all the schools in Shunan City, and to share their approach to theuse of ICT, proved beneficial.
In addition, an action plan for the training of teachers in Malawi was drawn
up, with the involvement of the local Board of Education and local school
teachers. In both Japan and Malawi, a framework for training wasestablished, led by model teachers who had mastered the use of ICT.
【 Summary 】
Following on from last year’s online interaction initiative by Tonda JuniorHigh School and the explanation of the project at the meetings of the
Elementary and Junior High Schools Principals held in collaboration with
the Shunan City Board of Education, this year we were able to work with
two new elementary schools (one in Shunan City and one in YamaguchiCity) and local governments in other areas. In this way, we were able to
make this successful collaboration model by Tonda Junior High School
and Shunan City Board of Education spread to schools and municipal
Boards of Education in other areas, and to the Yamaguchi Prefectural
Board of Education.

A student enjoys theinteraction

A teacher-to-teacher online session

The spread to other areas andlocal administrations

Way Forward & Message from the Project

Under the current COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students around the world are searching for opportunities to connect
with others online, and for new learning opportunities. At the same time, very many teachers are struggling with the problem
of how to use ICT; how to interact online; how to expand their networks. This project enabled them to feel for themselves thatparticipatory initiatives and training involving Boards of Education, teachers and students can go ahead constructively and bevery enjoyable. Our vision is that after this, overseas interactive activities using ICT will spread from Yamaguchi to the wholeof Japan, and expand the world that is visible to children and adults.

Contact

NPO Colorbath Mr.Yoshikawa / Ms. Shiigi
Email: info@color-bath.jp
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Introducing “Forestanet” – aplatform for teachers to share
Japanese-style education –in Vietnam【Vietnam】“Forestanet” is an interactive website among Japanese teachers to share their teaching methods (e.g. how to writeon the blackboard, sample handouts, etc.), classroom management skills (e.g. how to maintain classroom
environment, how to develop students' capacity, etc.) and others. This project provides Vietnamese teachers andstudents with those contents by translating them into the local language. In addition, the project develops a
Vietnamese version of the “Forestanet” system to encourage information-sharing among local teachers.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
We will deliver practical content created in highquality Japanese-style educational settings to meetthe needs of the Vietnamese government for"universalization of education and improvement ofquality of education".
In addition, in response to the needs of Vietnameseteachers to "eliminate qualitative and quantitative
disparities between regions," we will build a content
sharing platform between Vietnamese teachers thatutilizes ICT and is region-independent.

<Japan><Vietnam>JapaneseteacherInteract

Post /Browse
Practical
examples ofJapanese-styleeducation

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translation

Copyright confirmation /partial editing

Activities & Outputs

Vietnameseteacher

Practical
examples ofJapanese-styleeducation

Practice inVietnam(1) Select, translate, and post practical examples ofJapanese-style lessons- With the cooperation of Japanese elementary school
teachers, we created video content for Japanese-stylelessons. The editing was supervised by a former JICA
mathematics education expert.

(3) Appeal to those who are teachers in Vietnam basedon their needs- Translate Japanese-style education lessons according to
the needs obtained through questionnaires to teachers in
Vietnam. A total of 1,200 contents are posted on the site.
Make an appeal using facebook.

(2) Analysis of needs of Vietnamese teachers andstudents aiming to become teachers- Conducted interviews with faculty members enrolledin Ho Chi Minh City Normal University and conductedquestionnaires to local faculty members. We received
responses from about 100 people and analyzed theirneeds.

(4) System maintenance for the Vietnamese version of"Forestanet“- Continued system maintenance in collaboration with
Kaopies Co., Ltd., a local Vietnamese corporation. Since its
release, it has been operated reliably without any system
troubles.

Questionnaire survey of local
teachers in Vietnam

Practice of Japanese-style classAppeal to teachers in Vietnam

Way Forward & Message from the Project[Sustainable operation]
Through a questionnaire survey, we have observed a favorable reaction from Vietnam to Japanese-styleeducation. We will continue to aim for sustainable dissemination of Japanese-style education by making themost of the features of the online service.

Contact

SPRIX, Ltd., Education Platform Development
SHIMANUKI Ryota(Mr.)
Tel +81-3-5927-9435 Email: r.shimanuki@sprix.jp
5Developing a global model for
pre-school education to provide“education + childcare” based onJapanese experience 【Indonesia】
We are building a nursery school package that provides unique nurturing methods which are based on the know-how
of our direct operated nursery school in Japan. Specifically, we use our own "nurturing methods" based on the"developmental age" of infants and toddlers, "operational methods" that uses a duty system such as morning
meetings, and "learning contents" such as English and STEAM that will be required in the global society in the future.
This is an educational project that will be expanded to Indonesia and other overseas countries.

Project Purpose

Implementation Structure

Develop Japanese-style childcare based on the"developmental age" of infants and toddlers(focusing on infant independence, not cram
education) in Indonesia. By developing learning
contents necessary for globalization, we will
provide nursery school education as a package of"education + childcare".
We aim to establish a local childcare worker
qualification system by expanding the model
locally and improving the skills of local childcare
workers.

Japan

Indonesia

Activities & Outputs

2. Original teaching materials
Developed flashcards for each category linked
to the "WALLET" curriculum. The content will
be suitable to the local context, such as
surrounding plants and animals, vehicles, food,etc.
3. Local personnel training
Training is provided to local educators to help
them understand the aims of each curriculum.
In addition, we also conduct online on-the-job
training for local educators to provide them withfeedbacks on their curriculum implementation
by Japanese Team developing learningmaterials.

1. Curriculum development of basic
education with educational elements
A curriculum based on five categories will be
conducted for 1 hour every day, and students
will learn about one theme per week.
<Basic education: WALLET>
We support children to develop the following
five elements as "Learning“① Watching / Writing② Acting③ Listening④ Expressing⑤ Thinking

Way Forward & Message from the ProjectThis year, due to the large-scale social restriction (PSBB) measures taken by the Indonesian
government against COVID-19, the verification of some content development will be delayed. As ournursery schools in Japan do, we promote independence of each child in his/her daily life, while
encouraging them to acquire skills necessary for schooling by learning and using relevant vocabularies.
In addition to providing high-quality Japanese-style childcare to meet the needs of local childcare andeducation, we will promote the establishment of a qualification system for childcare professionals andpromote the development of human resource training methods and systems.

Contact

Chiba（Mr.） / Harada（Mr.）
Global Support Task Force/Human Holdings Co., Ltd.
TEL: 03-6846-8421 Email: k-harada@athuman.com
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Mizuno HEXATHLON programfor introduction into the public primaryeducation system in Vietnam 【Vietnam】
Through the meetings with Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, physical education teachers
training and demonstrations in schools, Mizuno aspire to introduce our proprietary developed exercise
program “Hexathlon” to all the public primary schools in Vietnam. Mizuno believes this will contribute toimprove the physical education classes in Vietnam, of which currently lacking in providing children theopportunities to practice movements such as “running”, “jumping” or “throwing” under the limitation of time
allocated to the classes. Furthermore, we aim to share the joy of exercise with the children, to decrease
health problems relating obesity and contribute to in sustaining healthy lives of the Vietnamese people.

Project Purpose
The needs of physical education classes in Vietnam
primary school education are1)To teach children different kinds of movements efficiently
within the 30 minutes of physical education class.
2)To enhance children’s physical strength and athletic
ability3)To decrease health problems relating obesity4)To contribute to health enhancement
By introducing Japanese-style Education, not only do wemeet the needs above, but we can also improvejudgement and communication skills in a mid-long term.

Implementation Structure

Activities & Outputs
1. Official Agreement to adopt Mizuno
Hexathlon Program into Vietnam
Primary School Education Curriculum.

2. Monetization of Mizuno Hexathlon
Business

On October 8th, 2018, in the presence of the Prime
Ministers of Japan and Vietnam, Mizuno andVietnam Ministry of Education and Training havesigned a memorandum of cooperation to adopt
Mizuno Hexathlon Program into Vietnam Primary
School Education Curriculum.

Together with various partners, we are currently
working for adding Mizuno Hexathlon equipment to
the Vietnamese National Equipment List, which is
the most essential milestone toward monetization.

Big smiles with Mizuno Hexathlon

Agreement ceremony of Memorandum of Cooperation

Way Forward & Message from the Project
In order to realize a global sustainable society,
We Mizuno will continuously endeavor to prosper “SDGs business”
with the sprits of “Justice above profit”.

Contact

MIZUNO Corporation・Corporate Planning Office
Seigo Morii Email: smorii@mizuno.co.jp
7Introduction of Japanese-style
Instrumental Music Education inPrimary Education in Egypt【Egypt】
In cooperation with the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Egypt, the project introduces interactive trial lessons withJapanese-style instrumental music education at 10 Egypt-Japan Schools and trains teachers to foster students’ noncognitive skills including cooperation, self-esteem, discipline and motivation, which are prioritized by the Egyptian
government. Through those activities, the project aims to contribute to the achieving of SDGs Goal 4: “Ensure
inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunity for all”.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose

Developing non-cognitive skills andexamining the method to measure the effectof instrumental music education on
students' non-cognitive skills- Conducting Japanese-style Instrumental Music
Education with recorder at 10 EJS- Study of measurement methods for noncognitive skills

Activities & Outputs◆Teacher Training Completed 23 trainings for 10 teachers and issued the certification.
“It was very good that the teacher played the role of student in demonstration lesson, andthought about many things from a student‘s perspective.“
・Lesson study is one of the characteristics of Japanese-style education.
◆Recorder Class Started Recorder Class at 9 schools from Nov.
<Positive change> Teachers who did not ask children for opinions in other classes became
good facilitators and encouraged students to speak up in the recorder class.
<Positive change> Many students actively answered to the questions that do not have acorrect answer, such as “What does a recorder sound like?”◆Study of measurement methods for non-cognitive skills
・Conducted questionnaire survey. 740 students and 20 teachers responded. It will be held
again in the end of the second semester.
・Started qualitative analysis of the class recording.

Teacher Training incorporating theelements of lesson study

10 teachers from 10 pilot
schools and the instructor

Certification for teacher training

Recorder Class at EJS 10 th of
Ramadan, Mrs. Nora Adel

Way Forward & Message from the Project
We’d like to promote the “School Project” with MEXT, MOFA, JICA and EJS Supervisor (ALLJAPAN) so that we can always make efforts to create "horizontal and interactive learning" andprovide feedback to education in Japan.

TAMEZAWA Hiroshi, Yamaha Corporation

Contact Email: inquiry-school-prj-SMB@music.yamaha.com
8Legal education by dispatchingexperts to educational institutions
in Vietnam 【Vietnam】
This project dispatches experts (university professors or Japanese attorneys atlaw) to Vietnam Japan University (VJU) and Vietnam-Japan Cooperative Center(VJCC) in order to provide Vietnamese students and employees of Japanesecompanies with lectures concerning commercial laws.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
We will show the ideal way of law
education including comparative law
perspective and the theory behind thelaw. The purpose is to provide an
opportunity to think the legal theory
that will lead to "good governance"such as the rule of law and lead to thedevelopment of society.

Dispatches experts
Provide lectures

Activities & Outputs

Three lecturers from Japan gave
lectures on International Investment
Protection Agreement, Internationaland International competition law on
September 13, 2021.

Continuing from last year, travel
between Japan and Vietnam wasrestricted due to the COVID-19
pandemic, so in this project, wepostponed the implementation of live
lectures by Japanese experts, andprovided online lecturers from Japan.

Online Lecture

Flyer

Way Forward & Message from the Project
Just like last year, we provided Vietnamese students and employees of Japanesecompanies with online lectures due to the COVID-19 infection.
In order to optimize the online lectures, the number of lectures per session was
reduced and the themes were made common among the lectures. In spite of the
difficult condition under the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a year full of learning for thelecturers as we were able to devise a way to make our inputs more efficient andeffective.

Contact

RILAP Shohei Sugita
TEL: 03－6441－2996 Email: sugita.shohei@ghrs.law
9Improving life skills throughTokkatsu for Syrian child refugees
and Jordanian children 【Jordan】

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World Vision Japan has been implementing a remedial education program in Irbid, the northern part of Jordan, whichhosts a number of Syrian refugees. The program introduces activities in classroom and clubs, and school events
resembling "Tokkatsu" (special activities) in Japanese schools. Through these activities inspired by Japanese
education model, the program aims to contribute to the improvement of life skills and strengthening the resilience ofSyrian refugees and Jordanian children as well as the mitigation of sense of discrimination against people withdifferent nationality and the promotion of social cohesion.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
In schools with double-shift system in Jordan, there areissues such as stress behaviors, bullying anddiscriminationamongchildrenduetotheshortened school hours and lack of opportunities
Jordanian and Syrian refugee children cancommunicate with each other. This project aims at
promoting conflict-affected children’s life skills such as
responsibility, cooperativeness and social cohesion
through the classroom activities and school events
based on Tokkatsu in Japanese schools.

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World Vision Japan
東京事務所
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Project
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advisorWorld Vision
Syria
ワールド・ビジョン
ヨルダン事務所
Response Office in Jordan
現地における事業実施
Project implementation

Activities & Outputs
Home-based recreation activities
We delivered videos of home-base recreation activities
instead of the planned classroom activities during theschool closure due to COVID-19.
"Little helpers" at home
Instead of classroom activity such as ‘leader of the day(Nicchoku)’, we conducted ‘Little helpers’ as homebased activity, which promote children to try to dosmall house chores with family.
Online safety information sessions
Instead of planned school-based safety sessions, wedelivered information sessions about online safety as
well as health and stress care under COVID-19.

Project
事業管理のSupport
サポート

Sophia上智大学
University
小松太郎教授Prof. Taro
業務委託契約による外Komatsu

Raising awareness among Japanese youths
The idea competition event “Sketch the Future 2021”
aimed to raise awareness of the refugee crisis among
youths in Japan. The theme of this year was “Ideas thatallow children from different backgrounds to deepen theirmutual understanding so that everyone in Jordan cancontinue to go to school with peace of mind”. More than 111
youthsparticipatedthecompetition,and143
participants joined the online finals. The event contributed
to promote the understanding among youths and the public
in Japan about challenges in education of children affectedby Syria crisis.

Children playing an activity
introduced in recreation video
at home

The finals of ‘Sketch the Future 2021’

Way Forward & Message from the Project

In person classes have resumed in many schools in Jordan since the new semester in October 2021. World
Vision is currently coordinating with Jordan Ministry of Education to implement face-to-face project
activities, which have been put on hold due to the pandemic. The project plans to implement the winner idea inthe competition, Sketch the Future 2021, Treasure Hunt activity. The Treasure Hunt is expected to create a spacefor Jordanian and Syrian children to deepen their interests and understanding with each other, and also towards
Japanese culture as the activities will include origami and some questions related to Japan.

Contact

World Vision Japan, Program/Operation Department, Humanitarian &Emergency Affairs (HEA) Unit, Yukari Iwama
TEL: ＋81-3-5334-5359 Email: yukari_iwama@worldvision.or.jp
10Pilot study on improving school
health environments using ICT【Malawi】
The project will summarize the facility environment in the school health and ICT fields in Malawi, and the facts behind efforts, aswell as the awareness of teachers, in each field. Based on this study, pilot activities will be carried out to improve school healthenvironments by utilizing knowledge on Japanese-style education in relation to health staff and school organization management.
In doing so, the aim will be to use ICT for reciprocal learning via exchanges between schools in Japan and Malawi, and for this tobecome a model case for international exchange in the with/post-COVID-19 era.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
The aim of this project is to clarify the actual status of school
health environments in Malawi by utilizing ICT, and to createa general-purpose demonstration model by carrying out
activities to solve challenges for this environment..
Specifically, the activities undertaken are:1) Investigation into actual conditions
2) Pilot activities 1: Improvement activities using ICT3) Pilot activities 2: Dissemination activities by Malawianteachers
4) Benefit to education in Japan.

Activities & Outputs
1. Investigation into Actual Conditions
A fact-finding survey of school health and the field of ICT was
carried out and the results analyzed in order to identify assistancemeasures and steps for improvements. In order to clarify theactual conditions, an investigation was conducted focusing mainlyon the environment with respect to facilities, and awarenessamong students and teachers. The differences between schoolsin Malawi due to location, size, etc., became clear, andassistance measures to match the situation in each school arebeing considered.
2. Pilot Activities 1: Improvement Activities Using ICTOpportunities were provided for schools in Japan and Malawi toconnect online and for the students to interact with each other.
Initiatives in Japanese-style education were introduced, andencouragement was given for proactive practical activities atschools in Malawi. Students learned about the differences
between Malawi and Japan with respect to the daily living
environment, including hand-washing, health monitoring, school
life, daily diet, etc. In addition, during online interactions between
teachers, each side shared their own initiatives, which led topractical, pilot activities.

Toilet facilities installed at a school

3. Pilot Activities 2: Dissemination Activities by Malawian
Teachers
On the basis of the awareness gained from the interactions in thepilot activities 1, a plan for dissemination activities was formulated
for wider rollout. Due to the impact of the Omicron variant of thecoronavirus, a full-scale implementation of the dissemination
activities has not yet been possible, but activities undertaken have infact led to Malawian teachers themselves becoming more aware of
the practical use of ICT and of the field of health and hygiene.
4. Benefit to Education in Japan
In teacher training managed by the Board of Education of Shunan
City, training was carried out in the practical use of ICT and inquirybased study of SDGs (integrated study). Events were also held in
collaboration with businesses and academic institutions active in thefields of health and hygiene or the field of ICT education. Throughexperiencing the differences between schools in Malawi and Japan,
Japanese participants were able to comprehend the merits ofJapanese education, as well as its special features and challenges,
and thus to widen their horizons.

Students wash their hands outside theclassroom

Rubbish dump at a school

Way Forward & Message from the Project

Confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, both Japan and Malawi are faced with the same tough demand: how to continue
educational activities while keeping the students safe. Learning from each other online produced some ideas that could be put
into practice immediately, bringing home once more the significance of connecting with others. We hope to continue creating
an environment in which people can connect with each other and learn from each other, to enable better educational activities.

Contact

NPO Colorbath Mr.Yoshikawa / Ms. Shiigi
Email: info@color-bath.jp
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Development of an educational model forsolving public health and SDGs issues throughonline “Tokkatsu” (special activities)【Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan】
Japanese-style class discussions will be held in multiple countries to discuss themes such as SDGs-related
problems in terms of health and hygiene, etc., with the aim of creating healthy lifestyle habits, such as handwashing,and changing behavior, both at school and at home. “Tokkatsu” will be modeled according to local contexts throughthe online reciprocal observation of class discussions. Simultaneously, guide methods will be established for global
special activities that go beyond the spatiotemporal constraints and potentially pave the way to Society 5.0.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
The aim of this project is to verify theeffectiveness of online Japanese-style“Tokkatsu” (special activities) in promoting
public health education and learning tosolve the SDGs issues in other countries.

Activities & Outputs①Online Events
Organized exchange ofideas, information sharing,
symposium, andconsultation through online.
②Web Platform
Developed a system forsharing example of lessons
and educational activities.
A website has beenlaunched that
accommodates the system.

Online Information Sharing

URL for the website
https://holisticedu.padeco.education/en/③SDGs Learning andTokkatsu Activity Model
Some schools in Japan arepreparing for the activity thatconnect with overseas.

Online symposium④Examples from Japan for
Tokkatsu and the similar
activity of KG
Several examples of lessons
and activities are gathered andbeing translated into foreign
languages.

Website for sample sharing

Sample (Brushing Teeth)

Way Forward & Message from the Project
We hope to develop an international networking for those who are eager to know more about theJapanese style holistic education model such as “Tokkatsu” and the similar activities practiced at
kindergarten and early childhood education and care facilities in Japan. WALS will host its 2022
conference in Malaysia September, which can be an opportunity for initiating such networking. We
look forward to having our materials being used in schools overseas next year.

Contact

PADECO Co., Ltd. (Setoguchi, Togo, Kishimoto)
Email: holistic_edu@padeco.co.jp
12Verification research on the challenges andpossibilities for development of Japanese-styleschool health that contributes to the SDGs

【Laos, Cambodia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Niger, Ghana, Kenya】
The aim of this project is to demonstratively examine the possibilities and challenges of the contributions ofJapanese-style school health to the realization of the SDGs and COVID-19 measures. The purpose of this study is
to examine the issues and potential for the development of Japanese-style school health by carrying out an interview
study on Japanese school health support in developing countries and the status of ESD dissemination. Furthermore,
the project will develop teaching materials related to the SDGs and COVID-19 measures, conduct in teacher training
Institutions (TTIs), and conduct health checkup activities using children’s health clubs, etc. at teacher training schools
in Japan and Laos, and clarify the results and other issues.

Project Purpose

The purpose of the project is to examine empirically thepossibilities and challenges of the contribution of Japanesestyle school health to specific issues including the SDGs and
COVID-19 measures. The following points are to be clarified.
(1) Current situations of school health-related services
supported by past Japan’s ODA in developing countries.
(2) Dissemination status of ESD in developing countries.
(3) Achievements and challenges in the development of teachingmaterials and teacher trainings on SDGs and COVID-19
countermeasures in TTIs in Japan and Laos.
(4) Achievements and challenges in the promotion of ESD
through UNESCO schools in Japan and health checkup
activities with Child Health Club (CHC) in Laos.

Implementation Structure

Activities & Outputs

1. Interviews on school health, COVID-19 and ESD
Following activities have been already implemented: several online meetings with local collaborators in the target countries tocollect and analyze administrative documents (policies, strategies, implementation guidelines, action plans, administrative
notices, guidelines for teachers, etc.) related to school health, COVID-19 countermeasures and ESD in school; collection andanalysis of information on Japan’s ODA in school health sector; selection of interviewees and preparation of interview guides;
and, ethics review procedures. Moreover, we presented the results of research on the characteristics of school health in Japanand Japan’s ODA in school health sector, as well as their challenges at a symposium of academic society in Japan.
2. Empirical study on the development of teaching materials (ESD & health education) in TTIs in Japan and Laos
We developed teaching materials as well as materials for teacher training and teaching plans for teachers, regarding the four topics(COVID-19, comprehensive sexuality education, water and sanitation, and lifestyle-related diseases) as educational materials for thepromotion of SDGs and COVID-19 countermeasures. Each material includes both Japanese and developing country versions. In
addition, we conducted lesson studies with developed materials in undergraduate and graduate colleges, and have been preparing
a presentation for an academic conference.
3. Empirical study on the activities of CHC and UNESCO schools
We have conducted preliminary works to organize an award for ESD activities (ex. those of health, safety and/or environment)in school in Japan.

A part of the developedmaterials（COVID-19）

A part of the developed martials（Relationships between SDGs）

A part of the developed materials (Relationships between ESD）

Way Forward & Message from the ProjectIn 2022, we plan to conduct field surveys in the target countries to identify the achievements and challenges of Japan’s ODA
in school health sector, and the gaps between existing policies and policy implementations at school level regarding school
health, COVID-19 countermeasures and ESD. In addition, we plan to conduct demonstrations of lesson study in Japan andLaos, as well as CHC activities including health checkups in Laos, to evaluate academically achievements and challenges.
We also aim to contribute to the fostering of young researchers in Japan and the target countries.

Contact

Faculty of Education, Shinshu university Dr. Sachi Tomokawa
TEL:+81-26-238-4167 Email: sachitjp@shinshu-u.ac.jp
13Project for hygiene education and school
health room system in Cambodia by
Kagawa University【Cambodia】
In February 2020 Kagawa University undertook technology transfer to the government of Cambodia, providing aschool health room system model that includes health room staff training and health room management, a healtheducation model that includes toilets and a hand-wash station of original design, and a school health textbook
approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS). The aim of
this project is to promote the establishment of these models, to develop a school health data management system,and to build an administrative and educational system for the training of researchers in school health education.

Project Purpose

Implementation Structure

Kagawa University implemented a project to construct a Japanese-styleschool health room system in the Kingdom of Cambodia, introducing aschool health room system model that includes health room staff training
and health room management, and a health education model that includes
toilets and a hand-wash station of original design. The University also
undertook the development of a school health textbook approved by the
Cambodian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports(MoEYS), and implemented a model project for school medical check-ups.
In February 2020 the University transferred this technology to the
Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) andsupported promotion of the National Policy.
This project will develop a system for centralized management of school
medical check-up data and build a system for the training of school healtheducation researchers working to maintain the school health system, inorder to support promotion of the National Policy.

Activities & Outputs

Analysis of the issues：
The school health room system model developed by Kagawa
University was integrated into Cambodia National School
Health Policy of June 2019, and a government model school
health room has been established in one school in the capital.
However, ① there is no health index management system forschool health rooms to be established throughout the country,
and ② a training course for the teaching staff has not beendeveloped within the health teacher training course
inaugurated in 2017. In order to promote the establishment of
the school health system model according to the National
Policy, the building of a government plan and education
system remains an issue.

Activities
1．The need of the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youthand Sports (MoEYS) for a school medical check-up data
management system was sounded out, and it was
confirmed that due to the pandemic the policy was toproceed gradually.
2．Software for a school medical check-up data transmission
system has been developed by Kagawa University.
3．A school health team of five nursing teachers were
nominated at the National University of Health Sciences
School of Nursing, and online training was carried out.
4．Equipment for carrying out school medical check-ups was
selected and sent to Cambodia.

Online training ① Image of the medical Online training ② Functions ofcheck-up data transmission systemschool health

Online training ③ Nutritional
management in the home

Online training ④ Pre-school
health management

Future Aspirations & Message from the Project

Since March 2020, JICA’s follow-up support for progress in Grassroots Technical Cooperation projects has been impacted
by the pandemic. The shutdown of international postal services and travel restrictions imposed on researchers have had an
impact. The building of the discipline of school health in the field of nursing within the framework of the academic exchange
agreement MOU between Kagawa University and the National University of Health Sciences can support the developmentof our partner university and of nursing in Cambodia.

Hiroko Shimizu, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University

Contact Email: shimizu.hiroko@kagawa-u.ac.jp
14Study on Healthy and Safe School for the PostCOVID-19 Era in the Asia-Pacific Island【Philippines, Indonesia, Federated States of Micronesia,
Marshall Islands, Palau, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Guam 】
We will summarize the findings on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the fields of health, education, and economy
in Okinawa, Guam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, and make recommendations for the creation of a with/ post
COVID-19 healthy society and schools in the island areas through discussions with experts in Pacific Island
countries based on the findings. We will focus on the implementation of comprehensive school health, as well as
cooperation with organizations outside the school and the local community as a Japanese-style school health caresystem to combat socioeconomic negative impact of COVID-19

Implementation structure

Project purpose
To analyze school health policies andcurricula in the countries of the AsiaPacific region in relation to COVID-19
control, and to make recommendations
for the control of emerging infectious
disease and the creation of healthy andsafe schools after the pandemic.

Activities and output
Four recommendation have been
published in International scientificjournals
1) Urgent needs of strengthening
school health in the region, 2) Needsof strengthening vaccination programamong children in the region,3) Sustainable promotion of school
heath, 4) Reverse innovation and childrightsPublish article 1)

Holding the six researcher meeting
among 4 countries
A multi-country comparison of school
health policies and curricula wasconducted, and the draft of thestandardized steps for policy
formulation was created for school
health promotion. Asia and pacificisland countries in various stages ofschool health promotion can formulate
policy and implement it based on thislevel.

Sixth researchers meeting

Way Forward &Message from the Project

Based on the
results, aninternational
workshop washeld onJanuary 26 incollaboration
with WHO andPacific Island
countries.

キャプションA part of results of policy
analysis among 4 countries

Through the literature review and the policy and curriculum analysis of the four
countries, a proposal was made to show what kind of school health policy
should be introduced to the Pacific island countries. As each country is at adifferent level of school health policy formulation and implementation, it isexpected that clarification of the level of each country will apply as reference toPoster: International workshop
formulate the policy.

Contact

Jun Kobayashi, Dean, Graduate School of Health Sciences,
University of the Ryukyus
TEL: 0988951286 Email:junkoba@med.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
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Systematic Support for Afforestation
Studies in Vietnamese School
Education 【Vietnam】
The purpose of this project is to provide elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Vietnam with systematic
support for studies on afforestation with a high CO2 absorption capacity.
Making use of CO2 sensors and audio-visual materials, support will be provided in elementary and junior highschools for experiments on plant photosynthesis, and in senior high schools, as a supplementary curriculum to thephotosynthesis experiments, for studies on afforestation with high CO₂ absorption capacity. In addition, interaction
between schools in Japan and Vietnam will promote the development of mutual understanding and global citizenship.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
In Vietnam there is concern that the impact of rising sea
levels due to climate change will be severe, particularly in
the Mekong Delta. For this reason, in Vietnam the active
promotion of afforestation as a countermeasure to climatechange, and the development of human resources to playa leading role in this area, are issues requiring attention.
In this project, support will be provided to elementary,junior high and senior high schools in Vietnam for studies
on afforestation with high CO₂ absorption capacity.

Cooperation

Nagoya Sangyo University
Cooperation

Cooperation

Elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Japan

Implementation of International Exchange Learning

Activities & Outputs

Systematic support for studies on afforestation

Elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Vietnam● Creation of audio-visual materials
In cooperation with Takada High School in Mie Prefecture
and other entities, Vietnamese-language versions ofaudio-visual materials illustrating plant photosynthesis
experiments and a teaching plan were created.
● Holding of online meeting
With the goal of providing systematic support for studies
on afforestation with high CO₂ absorption capacity, an
online meeting was held with the teaching staff of theTaipei School in Ho Chi Minh City, during which opinions
were exchanged regarding the use of audio-visualmaterials and a teaching plan.

Use of a CO2 sensor

Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City

● Provision of CO₂ level measuring equipment
The CO2 level measuring equipment delivered to theTaipei School in Ho Chi Minh City included a CO₂ sensor,
a ventilated instrument case and a computer for data
management.
● Preparation and implementation of class program
At the Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City, together withthe creation and implementation of a class program basedon the interest and understanding of the pupils, progress
was made in preparing for the monitoring of the level ofventilation in the classroom using a CO2 sensor.

Use of audio-visual materials

An online class in progress

Way Forward & Message from the ProjectThis project is predicated on the assumption of classes being held face-to-face. Due to the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic, schools in Vietnam remained closed until October 2021, and from December switched to online classes.
The hope, when face-to-face teaching resumes, is for the monitoring of the level of ventilation in the classroom usinga CO2 sensor to be introduced in the Taipei School in Ho Chi Minh City, and for this to be made a model case forenvironmental education adjusted to take the COVID-19 into account. There are also plans to recruit model schools
from among the local elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Vietnam, and in addition to providing
teaching support, to work towards interaction between schools in Japan and Vietnam (International Exchange
Learning).

Professor Masakazu Ito, Faculty of Current Business,
Contact Nagoya Sangyo University
TEL:0561-55-5101 Email:m-ito@nagoya-su.ac.jp
16Online Exporting Japanese-style Dance
Education known as ‘SOUSAKU-DANCE’【People’s republic China, Romania,
Singapore and Germany】
This project is a progressive variation of the 2017 pilot project “Exporting Japanese-style dance education ‘Creative
Dance’ that combines body formation and art experience that” aims to enhance sustainability under the Covid-19
pandemic.
The online export to other countries of SOUSAKU DANCE (working together in small groups, with creativity andoriginality, tackling themes that have no correct answer) leads to the re-importation of the potential for new
collaborations between artists and instructors, and the potential for distance learning in physical education.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose

The project aims to connect online with China
and other countries that have a particularly
diverse sense of values, and to develop global
human resources who will contribute to society
while creating new values.
In order to enrich education in Japan, the projectwill develop new ‘SOUSAKU-DANCE’ teachingmaterials in collaboration with the partnercountries, and promote feedback to Japan.

Activities & Outputs

Report on Practical Research at the 73rd
Japanese Society for Dance Research
Convention＜Output＞ With the aim of enriching education in
Japan by providing feedback to Japan on the results ofworking together with the partner countries to create
something new, a presentation was made of danceteaching materials developed in collaboration with Ms.
Nobe, a teacher at the Shanghai Japanese School
HongQiao Campus, at the 73rd Japanese Society forDance Research Convention. (December 2021)• Implementation of the project featured in themonthly magazine of the Japan Overseas
Educational Services＜Output＞January 2022 issue••

Introduction of SOUSAKU DANCE to schools in
Singapore, China and Australia (via distancelearning)＜Content implemented＞ Modelled on the
Improvement of Communication Skills Project
implemented in Japan by the Agency for Cultural
Affairs, scheduled lessons were held for pupils at theJapanese School Singapore Changi Campus, theShanghai Japanese School HongQiao Campus andSydney Japanese International School.
It has been determined that in February 2022 online
lessons will be held at the Japanese School in Seoul.

Distance learning class for year 6 pupils
Shanghai Japanese School HongQiao
Campus （November 2020.）

Instructors (Artists) during class
Shanghai Japanese School HongQiao
Campus （November 2021.）

Distance learning class for year 5 pupils（Japanese School Singapore Changi Campus／
September 2021）

Presenting the EDU-Port Project（Sydney Japanese International School／
November 2021）

Way Forward & Message from the Project◉We would like to resolve copyright issues pertaining to the SOUSAKU DANCE teaching materials and teaching
methods that were developed.
Establishment of a university-based venture company regarding dance teaching materials as intellectual property◉ We would like to collaborate with companies in the creation of a ‘SOUSAKU-DANCE x corporation’ model in orderto make this project sustainable.

Contact

NPO MIYAZAKI C-DANCE CENTER・Representative:
Akifumi Toyofuku
TEL: 0985-33-9110 Email: npo.mcdc@gmail.com
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Pilot project for inquiry-based
mathematics education inIndonesia and Thailand【Indonesia and Thailand】
Educational policies of both target countries promote the development of human resources who
can think and learn for themselves. Therefore, in this project, we try to establish a model case toraise 21st century skills and international competitive human resources, by developing andimplementing inquiry-based classes for students in upper secondary education together withlocal teachers and educators.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
Purpose of this project is to improve independent
learning of students and their mathematicalthinking skills through inquiry-based mathematics
education using scientific calculators.
By improving these abilities, we will create
successful cases through pilot projects andestablish math lessons using scientificcalculators.

Activities & Outputs(1) Creating a collaboration with the Ministry of Education
Concluded an MOU with the Ministry of Education OBEC/IPST in Thailand and GTM in Indonesia
by communicating with officials from each country.
(2) Teaching/Learning material development
Developed a set of materials for exponential functions in Thailand and trigonometric functions inIndonesia (lesson plan, lesson slides, student worksheets, and quizzes) while communicatingwith local educators.
(3) Training for pilot school teachers
2 days of online training in October in Thailand and 3 days of on-site training in Indonesia.
(4) Implementation of pilot lessons
Pilot lessons are implemented at 9 schools in Thailand and 6 schools in Indonesia.

【Thailand】 Online training【Thailand】 Pilot class【Indonesia】 Meeting with
Mr.Iwan from MOE

Way Forward & Message from the Project【Indonesia】 Meeting withpilot schools

Through the EDU-Port project, we try to establish a successful model that can contribute tosolving the problems of mathematics education in both countries.
We would like to make efforts to establish and expand the inquiry-based lessons using scientificcalculators. we also believe that the skills acquired by students will lead to the development ofindustrial human resources. We will work toward activities that will be widely supported by not
only from educators but also from many people like companies.

Contact

Casio Computer Co., Ltd Mr. Nishida Koji
E-mail: ml_casio_gakuhan@casio.co.jp
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Project of academic skills
development for elementary schools
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi【United Arab Emirates】

The aim of this project is to contribute to improving academic skills and non-cognitive abilities atschools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
School teachers instruct their students during class hours with the Kumon e-learning system.
The schools and Kumon will continuously review, discuss, and improve the implementation of
the Kumon method under the school’s curriculum to create a steady learning effect.

Project Purpose
To contribute to improving
academic skills and noncognitive abilities at schools in
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
2020-2021

Activities & Outputs
2018-2019
Number of schools:４
Number of students:G1（614）●Start of introduction
using paper materials●Identify issues related topaper-based learning
management (workload
for teachers (grading,preparation, etc.))

2019-2020
Number of schools:6
Number of students:G1,G2（1892）●To reduce the workload ofteachers, we experimentally
introduced the online contents
for tablets with pencil (around
100 students in three classes;
the other classes were still
paper-based.)⇒Reduction of operationalburden was confirmed.

Number of schools:8
Number of students:
KG2~G3 (4202)●With the Covid-19
pandemic, schools are
shifting to online classes
altogether.
●Since each family has adifferent device at hand foreach student, there was anurgent need to develop andintroduce a keyboard input
function that enables
learning on PCs and tablets
without pencil (effectivenessverification underway).

As a result of repeated communication with the local community, deepening our (Kumon's) understanding of
the environment in Abu Dhabi, and improving the implementation support, the following results were achieved: Academic improvement (good performance on the standardized test (MAP test) used by the schools that
introduced the program, e.g., one school's math performance exceeded the district average for the first time).
 We received feedback from teachers that, in addition to improving academic performance in math, they also
felt that the discipline of their students had improved, such as "it makes it easier to manage the class.” Given the above two points, we have been receiving requests from our clients to continue introducing
KUMON every year and from school management corporations to add more schools to the system.

Way Forward & Message from the Project
In schools where the program has been implemented, we will continue working with the teachers to improvechildren's academic and non-cognitive skills and measure the effects as objective evidence. We will also
continue to consult with government officials and school managements to find ways to provide more children
in Abu Dhabi with opportunities to improve their basic academic and non-cognitive skills in a sustainable
manner.

Contact

Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd
Licensing Operations Promotion Department
Yosuke Sugawa
Email: sugawa.yo@kumon.co.jp
19Roll-out of hands-on technicaleducation through enhanced practicalsubjects and improving faculty member’s
skills【Kingdom of Bhutan】
One of the characteristics of Japanese technical education is to combine theories and hands-on skills. In
Bhutan, due to insufficient laboratories and equipment to conduct practical classes, it is often difficult forteachers and technical staff to make students realize the effectiveness of technical education. To makestudents experience that technical skills are useful in improving their daily lives around them, we willdevelop human resources with high teaching skills.

Project Purpose

・The students in Bhutan will learn systematicsurveying techniques based on Japanese standards.
At the same time, teachers will learn how to use thelatest surveying equipment and its teaching methods.
・ Teachers can understand how to create models
based on the characteristics of 3D printers and how
to use them in a practical way.
・To create an English version of the instruction
manual for systematic instruction, and to create anenvironment where the techniques can becontinuously passed on.

Implementation Structure

Activities & Outputs

Revision of Surveying Practice Manual
We are continuing to revise the instruction manual
for surveying practice by taking advantage of"KOKUSEN" with the experience in teaching foreign
students, which has newly joined theimplementation structure.
Support for JNEC graduate
JNEC graduate, who is unable to return to Bhutan
due to COVID-19, has been supported to enter
Toyota Technical College Tokyo and to

Practical training

CAT Activity Reportlearn Automotive Engineering after graduatingfrom Kansai University's Bekka course.
Improvement of technical education skills
We provide technical guidance on themes to behandled in graduation research, improve theireducational skills. In addition, we provide themwith an understanding of the operating
characteristics of 3D printers and instruct them on
appropriate design methods.

Questionsfor Smart Gate

Coil bobbins to be
manufactured

Prototype with proper design

Way Forward & Message from the Project
Many projects, such as on-site surveying practice instruction, were given up for COVID-19.
KOKUSEN's full-scale support will come after COVID-19 is under control. As expectations for technicalguidance increase, we will also focus on training human resources who will be responsible for thecontinuation of the project in order to build a system of continuous cooperation. Effective utilization ofother invitation programs will also be addressed after the end of COVID-19.

Contact

Kansai University, Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Dr. KURATA Junichi Email: kurata@kansai-u.ac.jp20Development of Japanese-style physicaleducation classes in Vietnam by local
subsidiary Jacpa Vietnam Co., Ltd.
【Vietnam】
The aim of this project is to provide Japanese-style physical education classes that foster healthy bodies
and minds while respecting local traditional values and perceptions.
Regular guidance is given during the childcare hours of kindergartens, and physical education classes areprovided at which “children can take lessons at the kindergarten they attend” using kindergarten facilities
after childcare hours finish. Cooperation is given in kindergarten management using developed know-how,and support is provided for the physical and mental growth of local children through physical activities
using mats, vaulting boxes, iron bars, balance beam, balls, jump ropes, etc., which are not commonlyused in kindergartens in Vietnam.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
We aim to provide Japanese physical educationthat nurtures a healthy body and mind while
respecting local traditional customs and senseof values.
Through exercises such as mats, vaulting boxes,
horizontal bars, balance beams, balls andskipping ropes, we support the physical andmental growth of children and cooperate withschools for the management and features.

Activities & Outputs

Plan ＆ Aug. 2021: Obtain the appropriate business license.
Output 1 Dec. 2021: In progress in accordance with a law firm’s instructions and advice.
Plan ＆ Sep. 2021: Hire an employee (Instructor) in Ho Chi Minh
Output 2 Dec. 2021: Employed one in August 2021 and completed the initial HR management.
Sep. 2021: Start the new employee training, open an office and start the promotional activities.
Plan ＆Dec. 2021: Remotely conducted training for teaching, management and Japanese Language.
Output 3
Started searching properties and making a list of schools to visit.
Jan. 2022: Start practical business, improve business and periodic training from Japan.
Plan ＆Dec. 2021: Prepared promotional materials to get started business once COVID-19 situation
Output 4
resolved.

Vietnam

Technical skill training

Mat exercises

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Way Forward & Message from the Project-Invite the instructor to Japan for training to improve the teaching skill.
-Lease an office from the business partner.
-Visit Ho Chi Minh for the promotional activities and make contracts official.
-Assuming more students, hire new staff to strengthen organizational structure.
-Conduct seminars for parents and school teachers about child physical strength and health.

JACPA Corporation International Business Department
Contact Yuho
Kondo TEL:042-345-6111 Email: y.kondo@jacpa.co.jp
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STEAM education project for young
children incorporating features ofJapanese early childhood education【Vietnam】
This project develops and disseminates a high-quality STEAM education curriculum for preschoolers that
fosters logical thinking and expressive skills as the foundation for learning. We will work and promote thisproject with counterparts to 1) improve the teaching skills of instructors/caregivers in charge of classes, 2)
involve instructors/caregivers from model preschools in the development of curriculum and teachingmaterials, and 3) complete the curriculum based on feedback from children and directors of model
preschools. Through these activities, we aim to improve the quality of early childhood education in
Vietnam and contribute to the development of leaders for a sustainable society.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
This project contributes to improving thequality of early childhood education in
Vietnam through the development anddissemination of STEAM curriculum forpreschoolers based on the characteristics ofJapanese early childhood education as
represented by “learning through play”.

Activities & Outputs(Preschools for hypothesis testing)【Activities】
・Collaboration with KiddiHub, an EdTech company
that provides information to parents and early【Outputs】
childhood educators
・Signed a MoU with KiddiHub in Nov 2021
・Building relationships with model preschools
・Localization of STEAM learning materials and the・Research relevant ministries, universities, andtraining contents for instructors.
other educational institutions in Vietnam
・Networking
with local ministries and educational
・Investigate contents for preschoolers, parents,
institutions
and caregivers（Ministry of Education and Training, Hanoi National
・Examine training contents for dispatched
University and others）
instructors of STEAM programs for preschools

Programming materials

Learning the theme of“mirrors”

Children playing with thematerials

Signed the MoU with KidddiHub

Way Forward & Message from the ProjectThrough this project, we hope to build a network with local customers and educational institutions, andcontribute to the global expansion and branding of Japanese educational companies. We will be abridge for Japanese educational companies that will enter the Vietnamese market, and furthermore, we
aim to expand our business in Southeast Asia in the future.

SUEDA, Global Strategy Division, Gakken HD Co., Ltd.
Contact Harue
TEL: 080-7620-7907 Email: h.sueda@gakken.co.jp22Management of kodomoen (center for earlychildhood education and care) that provides
Japanese-style early childhood educationand training of teaching staff 【Vietnam】
Early childhood educators (kindergarten teachers, nursery teachers, and university teachers and students
specializing in early childhood education) in Japan and Vietnam will visit facilities in each other’s countries andexchange information and opinions through hands-on training in Japanese-style early childhood education. In
tandem with the above, opinions will be exchanged and kindergarten children will interact online. The handson and online training will not only enhance the teaching skills of local teachers, but also promote mutual
understanding through human resources development and strengthen the relationship between earlychildhood experts in Japan and Vietnam.

Implementation Structure

Project Purpose
In Vietnam, the number of double-income households isincreasing especially in metropolitan area, however
there are few facilities for early childhood education that
can accommodate babies. Therefore, we provide
Japanese early childhood education with babies who
are at the most distinct stage of the personality
development in the local kindergartens. Through ourapproach, we are aiming at nurturing rich humanity andcooperativeness.

Alliance

PIA
PIA
GlobalSocial welfare
corporation
Tane no Kai

Cooperation

Japan
JapanWomen's
Women's
University
University
Ukegawa
Ukegawa
SeminarSeminarIntroduction of Japanesestyle early childhood
education

Cooperation

operation
Asahi Global
Kindergarten

is an original
methodActivities & Outputs
Operation of directly managed kindergarten
The Asahi Global Kindergarten, which is directly
managed by PIA, opened in Ocean Park, Hanoi in
November 2020, and is trying to practice theJapanese-style early childhood education. Currently,
the second kindergarten is under construction in
Taiwen, Hanoi.
(As of December 2021)

Asahi Global Kindergarten’s
staff

Online training for local staff in Hanoi
Asahi Global Kindergarten and the nursery school
run by social welfare corporation Tane no Kai
introduced their facilities each other via Zoom.
Videos of annual events and daily activities of thenursery school were showed and important points topractice Japanese-style early childhood education
were explained. (December 2021)

Children at Asahi Global
Kindergarten ①

Training via ZOOMChildren at Asahi Global
Kindergarten ②

Way Forward & Message from the Project

We regularly hold "children’s online meetings" where local children and Japanese children introduce songs, handplay, and cultures of each country. As soon as travel restriction to Vietnam is mitigated, we will dispatch Japanese
staff and university students to Asahi Global Kindergarten and accept local staff in the nursery school in Japan for
training. As for the second kindergarten, while based on Japanese-style early childhood education, we will also
make use of Vietnamese ideas and culture through the dialogue with local staff on design, facilities, furniture andplayground equipment.

Contact

Shinjiro Ishikawa, Representative of PIA Global Co., Ltd.
TEL: 03-3351-8837 Email: shin@pia-global.biz
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