The International Education Unit of the Global Engagement Center (GEC) organizes Multicultural Collaborative Learning Lunch Seminars to share practices and discuss challenges related to multicultural collaborative learning, as well as Professional Development (PD) Seminars for faculty and staff to enhance their educational practices.
Nagoya University Professional Development (PD) Seminar
Student Supporters in Multicultural Collaborative Learning: Connecting “Why They Are Needed” and “How to Develop Them” to Enhance Educational Practice We are delighted to welcome Associate Professor Yukako Yonezawa from Tohoku University as our guest speaker. This seminar will explore the significance and practices of multicultural collaborative learning, focusing on the roles and development of student supporters.
Part 1 will introduce key concepts and practical examples of multicultural collaborative learning. Part 2 will focus on the development and practices of Tohoku University’s International Collaborative Learning Supporter Program, followed by case-based mini-group discussions. Participants will have opportunities to exchange ideas and explore ways to enhance their own educational practices. You are welcome to attend either Part 1 or Part 2 only. We look forward to your participation!
Date & Time: Friday, December 4, 2026, 13:00–16:00
Speaker: Associate Professor Yukako Yonezawa, Global Learning Center
Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Tohoku University
Program:
Part 1 (13:00–14:00) The Significance and Practices of Multicultural Collaborative Learning
Part 2 (14:00–15:30) Student Supporters in Multicultural Collaborative Learning:
Development and Practices at Tohoku University, Case-Based Mini-Group Discussions
Information Exchange Session (15:30–16:00) Optional
Participation in either Part 1 or Part 2 only is welcome.
Venue: Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya University (Venue details will be sent to registered participants.)
Language: Japanese
Participants: Faculty and staff from Nagoya University and other universities
Fee: Free
Capacity: Approximately 20 participants (Registration will close once capacity is reached )
Registration (Japanese language form only): https://forms.office.com/r/P7UGMdwBMF
Organizer: International Education Unit, Global Engagement Center (GEC),
Nagoya University
Contact: isa(@) t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
