Soka University

"I see!" is an original research support program developed by Soka University based on the opinions of teachers in charge of research activities and educational companies, so that students can utilize Soka University's know-how during "comprehensive research time."
You can choose to take a lecture on a topic that is of great interest in society, even if it is just one class, and Soka University faculty and students will support your inquiry-based learning.

Together with educational companies and high school teachers
Developed program

Because the opinions of high school teachers are reflected,
The advantage of this course is that it is practical.

SDGs, finance, etc.,
Carefully selected themes that are needed in high schools!

Researching the ideal way to work

(Normal edition/Part-time job edition)

Now that lifestyles are becoming more diverse...
I want them to think about work.

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In addition to career perspectives, students will also consider life events such as marriage and child-rearing, as well as various risks associated with work such as non-payment of wages, and will learn from labor law to consider ideal working styles that address these.

* For high schools that do not have restrictions on part-time work, we offer a "part-time work" lesson that uses more familiar examples.

SDGs x Companies

Action plan for the future

The SDGs are too broad a topic,
Not sure where to start?

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While the speed of change is accelerating and the future is difficult to predict, there is a demand for "entrepreneurship" to create new businesses and take on risks. Therefore, we will consider an action plan for the future based on the SDGs.

The era of 100-year lifespans?!

Exploring the "finance" we need going forward

In home economics,
I want to use this knowledge in teaching financial education.

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As society continues to live longer, it is essential to plan for the future of money to support a long lifespan that is said to be 100 years. We will consider the need for financial literacy (correct knowledge and judgment regarding money) to live a stable life throughout one's life.

Exploring "money" and "finance"

Creating an opportunity to easily understand financial education in home economics classes

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By taking a personal approach to finance and thinking about the true nature of "money," participants will imagine the source and destination of money by comparing it to a bath and dividing it into "flow" and "stock." They will also connect it to the relationship between finance and the SDGs.

Career Exploration "Resume of the Future"

We want them to have a global perspective and work on a portfolio with an eye to the future.

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We will provide you with an opportunity to face your true self through the challenges of two of Japan's leading adventurers, and to use backcasting to help you realize your dreams by creating a resume for the future.

Explore the fundamentals of programming

Programming has become a necessity
I'm not sure where to start.

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Experience AI applications using Scratch By combining Scratch, a block-based visual programming language, with extended function blocks that can handle image recognition and other functions, you will be able to experience developing applications that use AI.

* A PC with a camera, an internet connection, and the Google Chrome web browser are required.

What is inquiry-based learning?

When starting inquiry-based learning, I would like a specialist teacher to explain what inquiry-based learning is.

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Faculty members and seminar students from the Graduate School of Teacher Education, who also wrote the textbook for the "Comprehensive Inquiry Time," will give a presentation on the basics of inquiry-based learning, including concrete examples of results.

* The slides are current and may be subject to change.

* The content can be modified to suit your school.

Actual class scene

Career Exploration
(Private High School, Kanagawa Prefecture)

The content and appeal of various academic fields are introduced to all students at the same time in a lecture format. Three 30-minute classes are held. Our university is in charge of the "international" course among the multiple participating universities. Faculty members from Faculty of International Liberal Arts will be explaining the content of our university's classes.

"Mathematics B" Statistics field
Inquiry-based classes
(Tokyo Metropolitan High School)

The program is conducted as an inquiry-style class in the field of "Statistics" in the second year "Mathematics B". A total of five classes will be held, mainly in the third semester. Three of the classes will be taught by faculty members of our university, and student supporters will participate in all five classes to support the students' work.

Human and Social Time
(Tokyo Metropolitan High School)

First-year students listen to lectures on various academic fields. At the request of the medical and welfare field, the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing gave a lecture on the theme of "International Health Studies," based on his practical experiences.

The lectures were easy to follow and easy to understand. I thought the group discussion method was good. There were some things I didn't understand about investment, finance, exchange rates, etc., so I wanted to learn more.

Because we are so close to each other, we had a lot in common and it helped us.

I realized that even with the same amount of money, different people have completely different perspectives.

The university student supporter gave us some good advice when we couldn't come up with an opinion in the group.

For students
I want a role model close to me

Dispatch of university student supporters

There is little know-how within the school.
I want to supplement the activity theme

You can choose from popular themes such as "Finance" and "SDGs"

"Exploration" Follow-up with students at
I want to improve my feedback

Follow-up and feedback before results are announced

With the support of university students
Two-way lessons through "dialogue"
It will be possible!

What makes "So I see!" different from other on-site lectures?

1. The theme/content of the class reflects the opinions of high school teachers.

2. Trained university students will act as facilitators to support students.

3. We respond to the needs of high schools through the supervision of educational companies.
Are there any costs involved in implementation?

It's completely free.

The implementation costs of the program,
There are no travel expenses for Lecturer or support staff.
Is it possible to use university facilities for presenting results, etc.?

Is possible.

We can also come to your university and give lectures.
Would it be possible for you to partially cooperate with our school's curriculum, such as by providing follow-up before presentations or feedback on presentations?

Is possible.

We are flexible and can work with your school's current curriculum.
Are there any time outside of lectures, such as introductions to the university during the course?

there is no.

There is no time set aside for promotional information during class.

STEP.01

Application

Apply via application form or by phone
STEP.02

reply

Reply from Soka University Admissions Center
STEP.03

Hearing

Confirm the purpose of implementation, etc.
STEP.04

Advance meeting

Adjustment of content and lesson structure
STEP.05

Program implementation

Soka University faculty and students support classes

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