[Recruiting participants]International Understanding Education/Development Education Teacher Seminar (Basic Edition) | Initiatives in Japan – JICA

Posting date: 2024.11.26

Event ｜

“Multicultural coexistence” as seen and felt by 11 teachers

Reconsidering “multicultural coexistence”

This year, teachers who participated in the JICA Yokohama Teacher Overseas Training Training Program (Brazil) focused on the “multicultural coexistence” that they saw and felt, and while synchronizing their voices in the field, the local community, and the voices of experts. We would like to share, discuss, and deepen our learning about concepts, images, and educational approaches to “multicultural coexistence.”

We look forward to your participation if you are interested in “multicultural coexistence”!

Please note that current teachers who participated in this year’s overseas teacher training will also be present on the day, so this will be an opportunity to hear directly from the participants of the training. If you are considering participating in overseas teacher training or are interested, we encourage you to join us.

• Date and time January 12, 2025 (Sunday) 10:00～17:00

• Venue JICA Yokohama (2-3-1 Shinminato, Naka-ku, Yokohama)
  15 minutes walk from JR Sakuragicho Station, 8 minutes walk from Bashamichi Station on the Minato Mirai Line

• Those who have participated in training/seminar related to international understanding education/development education at target JICA or other organizations (as this seminar is “applied”)

• Capacity: around 40 people

• Participation fee is free (transportation expenses and food and drink expenses are to be paid by participants)

• Sponsored by JICA Yokohama

• Cooperation Kanagawa Development Education Center (K-DEC)

• Sponsored by Kanagawa Prefectural Board of Education, Yamanashi Prefectural Board of Education, Yokohama City Board of Education, Kawasaki City Board of Education, Sagamihara City Board of Education

Lecturer

Shanxi Youershi

Representative of Waseda University, Kanagawa Development Education Center (K-DEC).
Specializes in international education, development education, and symbiotic society theory. He is the author of many books, including “Re-examining International Understanding Education: 15 Approaches to Contemporary Issues” (Akashi Shoten, 2021).

Kanagawa Development Education Center (K-DEC)

An NGO that promotes development education and international understanding education, established in 2005 with the aim of practicing development education unique to Kanagawa and development education that can only be done locally.

Program (planned)

10:00 Opening
10:10 Check-in activity
10:50 Lecture Yuji Yamanishi “International understanding education for multicultural coexistence/An approach from development education~” 11:35 Sharing learning in Brazil
11:50 Topic presentation & discussion
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Work experience & discussion
17:00 Closing

How to apply

Please apply using the application form.

◆Application form:

• We will contact you within 3 business days to confirm receipt of your application. In the unlikely event that you do not receive the reception email, please contact us.
• The personal information obtained when applying for participation will be used only to contact you regarding this seminar and for next year’s development education support project conducted by JICA Yokohama.

inquiry

Media Research Institute Co., Ltd.
JICA Yokohama Development Education Teacher Training Management Office
Person in charge: Fukuda/Kikuchi
E-mail:jica-yokohama@mediasoken.jp

TEL：03-6434-5280

Beyond formal education, what strategies can communities and organizations implement to‍ promote intercultural understanding and build bridges between different cultural groups?

## “Multicultural Coexistence”: A Deep Dive into Education and Experience

**Introduction:**

Welcome‌ to World Today News. Today, ⁤we’re diving⁤ into an important event centered around “multicultural coexistence” – a seminar hosted by JICA Yokohama. Joining us⁣ today are two esteemed guests:‌ **Professor Yuji Yamanishi**,⁤ an expert in international⁤ education and‌ development, and **Ms. Ayako Sato**, a teacher who⁤ recently participated in‍ JICA’s teacher training program in Brazil.

**Section 1: Multicultural Coexistence – A Global Conversation**

* ‍**Professor Yamanishi**, your work focuses on international understanding education. How would you define “multicultural coexistence” in the context of today’s world, and why is it ‌so​ relevant?

* **Ms.⁣ Sato**, ⁣your experience in Brazil offered a firsthand ⁤glimpse into different cultures. ⁢What surprised you most about the ways multicultural coexistence ​manifests⁣ in a different context?

**Section 2: Bridging Theory and Practice**

* ​**Professor Yamanishi**, your lecture will touch upon development education as an approach to fostering multicultural coexistence. Can you elaborate on this ​connection and ‍why it’s crucial in ⁣the educational ⁢landscape?

* **Ms. Sato**, what practical takeaways from the Brazilian ‌experience do you feel will be valuable for educators‍ seeking to create⁢ more inclusive classrooms and societies?

**Section 3: The Teacher’s Role in Shaping Understanding**

* **Ms. Sato**, you mentioned‍ that the seminar will feature ‌a workshop where participants can share ‍their experiences. What kind of dialogue do you hope to see emerge amongst attendees, both teachers and‍ experts?

* **Professor Yamanishi**, what advice ⁢would you give to teachers who⁢ are eager⁤ to integrate⁤ multicultural perspectives into their curriculum but may ‍feel overwhelmed by the task?

**Section⁤ 4: Looking Ahead: Towards a ⁤More Inclusive Future**

* **Professor ⁣Yamanishi**, ‌the seminar is targeted​ at educators‍ involved in⁢ development education. How can these specific⁤ insights be valuable in a broader societal ⁣context, beyond the⁤ realm of‌ formal education?

* **Ms. Sato**, based on your experience and the learnings from the seminar, what positive changes do you envision for ‌the future of multicultural coexistence in schools⁣ and communities?

**Closing:**

Thank you both ‍for sharing your‌ insights today. We hope this conversation inspires our viewers to ⁤reflect ‍on the ⁢importance ​of multicultural coexistence and how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and understanding world.

**For our viewers‌ who are interested in⁣ attending this⁤ exciting seminar, please visit ​the link provided in ⁢the article description to find more information and‌ register.**

Remember, fostering ​multicultural coexistence is a continuous​ journey, and every step‍ we take towards understanding and empathy makes a difference.