FAQ : Frequently Asked Question
FAQ : Frequently Asked Question
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About Project-Based Learning
About Project-Based Learning
Q. What kind of content will the project-based learning be?
Q. What kind of content will the project-based learning be?
A. Participants will select one of the following themes for project-based learning: natural science, technology, arts and culture, social sciences, and peace. For details, please refer to the Application Guidelines on the About the Program page.
Q. How do students decide the theme of project-based learning?
Q. How do students decide the theme of project-based learning?
A. Teams will be formed among participants with similar interests based on the "Project Plan" submitted at the time of application, but the final decision on a theme will be made through discussions with teammates.
Q. Does project-based learning require students to tackle complex social issues?
Q. Does project-based learning require students to tackle complex social issues?
A. It does not have to be a global and difficult issue; it can be an issue close to the participants' community or home. Still, we expect students to select issues related to society where they live.
Q. What would the final presentation on December 17 be like and will it be open to the public?
Q. What would the final presentation on December 17 be like and will it be open to the public?
A. Students will be asked to give presentations online. Please use PowerPoint, Canva, Google slides, Keynote, Prezi, or any other easy application for each team to use to create presentation materials. We ask that students make a presentation that is easy to understand for online audiences. The presentations will not be open to the public and will only be viewed by program participants and people concerned about the program.
Q. How many students will be on each team and what will be the ratio of Japanese students to overseas students in each team?
Q. How many students will be on each team and what will be the ratio of Japanese students to overseas students in each team?
A. Each team will have about 5 to 6 members and will be organized so that the ratio of Japanese students to overseas students is 1:1, but not all teams will necessarily be organized in this way.
Q. Will a facilitator be assigned to each team in the project?
Q. Will a facilitator be assigned to each team in the project?
A. Although the staff of this program will not assign facilitators for each team, student facilitators will be selected from each team to manage the program's progress, liaison and coordinate with the staff. In addition, a liaison meeting with the student facilitators is scheduled for each activity. The staff will monitor the progress of each team at the liaison meeting and respond to consultations via Slack with participants. A supporter from the staff will also participate in each team activity to check on the activities.
About Lectures and Workshops
About Lectures and Workshops
Q. What kind of lectures and workshops will be offered?
Q. What kind of lectures and workshops will be offered?
A. Experts will give lectures and workshops in each field on five themes: natural science, technology, arts and culture, social sciences, and peace. For details, please refer to the Application Guidelines.
Q. How long are the lectures and workshops and do the hours change weekly?
Q. How long are the lectures and workshops and do the hours change weekly?
A. 90 minutes workshop will be offered each week.
The Others
The Others
Q. What should students do when they cannot participate in the entire or part of the program due to school commitments?
Q. What should students do when they cannot participate in the entire or part of the program due to school commitments?
A. In case of unavoidable circumstances, absences and being tardy will be accepted. Still, we ask that students prepare themselves for the next activity by watching the archives of the missed sessions on YouTube at a later date or by asking their teammates what they did.
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