On September 27, 2024, the third university-wide FD workshop "Recommendation of Issue-Based Learning: Class Design for Developing Problem-Solving and Practical Skills" was held in the Hybrit format with 56 participants from inside and outside of the university.
During workshop paticipants discussed the significance and value of issue-based learning while introducing practical examples of College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation and the "Leading STEAM Human Resource Development Program (KU-STEAM)" that Kanazawa University is working on.
First, Professor Kyoko Ojima from Institute of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation Faculty of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation - the director of the Center for Management of Teaching and Learning gave a keynote speech titled "Project Exercises at College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation School of Entrepreneurial and Innovation Studies". Then, students belonging to College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation School of Entrepreneurial and Innovation Studies gave a report on their practice of project exercises.
After that Naoki Sakashita from Daido Kogyo Co., Ltd. and Eisuke Kikkawa, coordinator of Mimimi Lab*, both of which are recipients of the "Practical Internship," a GS development course offered by KU-STEAM, gave a presentation entitled "Problem Solving Learning in the STEAM Human Resources Development Program for Leading STEAM Leaders (KU-STEAM)" and presented a report on the background of the issue theme and issue setting for the practical internship and the program structure.
In addition, two students participating in the "Practical Internship" program presented their reports and reflections on their learning. During the Q&A session in the latter half of the session, participants exchanged opinions on the importance of students' own initiative in facing issues and the importance of building an ecosystem where universities and companies can collaborate to provide learning opportunities for problem-solving.
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※Mimimi Lab: A facility in Kanazawa City operated by Mitani Corporation and NPO Minna no Code, where teenagers can casually and safely come into contact with technology.
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Exchange of opinions -
Mr. Sakashita (left) and Mr. Kikkawa (right) deliver keynote speeches
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