東京都 小金井市

東 京 学 芸 大 学 Message from the President

The mission statement of Gakugei University captures the core aim of the university as follows: “to develop talented educators who possess rich creativity and practical classroom skills backed by both advanced specialized knowledge and well-rounded general knowledge.” Today society is becoming increasingly complex and diverse. Society is graying with the decrease in the birthrate. Humankind faces challenges in relation to the environment, resources, and energy. Society must also address the issues of poverty, regional conflict, and school bullying. To respond to the needs and demands of Japanese society as one of the nation’s core universities specialized in teacher training, seeks to contribute to the resolution of education issues surrounding society as well as pupils and students. Toshisada Deguchi

History

Tokyo Gakugei University (TGU) was established in May 1949, integrating four normal schools operating in Tokyo at that time. The predecessors to these normal schools were the Tokyo School of Training Elementary School Teachers, established in 1873, the Tokyo Women’s Normal School, established in 1900, and others. Since its founding, TGU has sent many graduates out into the field of education nationwide, and has a long history of achievement in training educators. Statistics As of May 1, 2015

Number of Students 6,526 Research and Educational Institutes 10 ▶ Undergraduate………………………………………………………………4,843 ▶ Field Studies Institute for Environmental Education ▶ Graduate School……………………………………………………………… 827 ▶ Center for the Research and Support of Educational Practice ▶ Master Course………………………………………………………………… 626 ▶ International Student Exchange Center ▶ Graduate School of Teacher Education… ……………………… 70 ▶ Center for Research in International Education (Professional Degree program) ▶ Curriculum Center for Teachers ▶ Doctoral Course……………………………………………………………… 131 ▶ Health Service Center ▶ Postgraduate Course in Special Needs Education……………… 29 ▶ Information Processing Center ▶ Advanced Support Center for Science Teachers (ASCeST) ▶ Center for Teacher Education Development through partnerships ▶ Library

Number of International Students 276 Affiliated Schools 12 ▶ Undergraduate Level……………………………………………………… 137 Kindergarten Koganei, Koganei Elementary School, Koganei Area ▶ Graduate School Level…………………………………………………… 139 Koganei Junior High School

Setagaya Elementary School, Setagaya Junior High School, Setagaya Area Senior High School

Oizumi Elementary School, Oizumi Area Top3 Countries (International Students) International Secondary School

Kindergarten Takehaya, Takehaya Elementary School, Undergraduate Level Takehaya Area Takehaya Junior High School

1 China… …………………………………………………………………………… 49

2 South Korea… ………………………………………………………………… 26 Higashikurume Area School for Children with Disabilities

3 Germany… ……………………………………………………………………… 14 We have affiliated schools and kindergartens in which about 6,000 Graduate School Level students are learning, in order to conduct educational research and to help TGU students practice teaching. Besides giving general 1 China… ………………………………………………………………………… 101 education to students, each affiliated school/kindergarten estab- 2 South Korea… ………………………………………………………………… 10 lishes an original research subject and earnestly devotes its effort 3 Thailand… ………………………………………………………………………… 6 to perform empirical and practical research in collaboration with the theoretical advice given by TGU faculty. Annually, about 1,300 TGU students are accepted to practice teaching.

CONTENTS Message from the President / History ……… 1 Faculty of Education………………………… 3 Graduate School of Education… …………… 4 International Exchange……………………… 5 International Students… …………………… 5 Student Life… ……………………………… 6

2 Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education consists of two courses: [School Education Course] The School Education Course is divided into four classifications: A) Elementary School Education B) Secondary School Education C) Special Needs Education D) School Health Care and Education These programs train students to become professional teachers in one of four specialisms of their choice. Upon completion of the course, students receive a teaching qualification for a specific department and subject. This course is suitable for those who plan to work as schoolteachers in the future. [Education Specialist Course] The Education Specialist Course provides a training program for those who intend to become school support staff members. School supporters work in cooperation with schoolteachers and the local government. This course also provides training for those who wish to become curators or educational staff members at museums, theaters or libraries, and for those who wish to help solve educational problems worldwide.

School Education Course

Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, English, School Education, School Psychology, International Education, Elementary School Education (A) Infomatics Education, Environmental Education, Technology Education of Monodzukuri, Early Childhood Education

Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Fine Arts, Secondary School Education (B) Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Technology, English, Calligraphy

Education of Individuals with Hearling Disabilities Education of Individuals with Speech Disabilities Special Needs Education (C) Education of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Education for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

School Health Care and Education (D) School Health Care and Education

Educational Specialist Course

Lifelong Education, Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Educational Specialist (E) Social Work,Multi-Cultural Education,Infomatics Education, Expression Education, Lifelong Sports

3 Graduate School of Education

We have three types of graduate programs: [Graduate School of Education] ▶ Master’s Course There are 15 majors and courses in the Master’s Course, and a wide range of research and education programs is executed. Many students who graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University enroll in the Master’s Course. [Graduate School of Teacher Education] ▶ Professional Degree Program The Professional Degree Program is a unique Master’s course. Students are trained to become highly specialized school educators in order to tackle the various challenges facing modern schools. [The United Graduate School of Education (Doctoral Course)] This program brings together four universities in the : Tokyo Gakugei University, University, , and Yokohama National University. TGU plays an administrative role in the program, which is composed of independent courses.

Graduate School of Education and Teacher Education The United Graduate School of Education (Master’s and Professional Degree Course) (Doctoral Course)

▶ School Education ▶ Music Education ▶ Structure of Education

▶ School Psychology ▶ Art Education ▶ Educational Methods

▶ Special Needs Education ▶ Health and Physical Education ▶ Education and Development Science for Individuals with Special Needs

▶ Home Economics Education ▶ School Health Care and Education ▶ Language and Culture Education

▶ Japanese Language Education ▶ Comprehensive Educational ▶ Human and Social Science Education

▶ Social Studies Education Development ▶ Mathematics and Natural Science Education

▶ Mathematics Education ▶ Advanced Studies on ▶ Arts Education

▶ Science Education Transforming Educational Practice ▶ Health and Sport Education

▶ Technology Education (Graduate School of Teacher Education) ▶ Human Life and Technology Education

Academic Calendar(Undergraduate Course) The academic year starts on April 1 and ends the following March 31.

Spring semester Summer Break Autumn semester Winter Break Autumn semester Spring Break

Admission Ceremony ▶ Early April Classes end ▶ Mid-February Early August to Late December to Mid-February to Classes start ▶ Early April Classes start ▶ Mid-October Graduation Ceremony ▶ Mid-October early January Late March Classes end ▶ Late July Mid-March

4 International Exchange

Our university has been participating in an international exchange agreement with 62 universities in 16 countries worldwide.

International Agreements

The University of Canberra Australia University of Western Sydney Victoria University Beijing Normal University East China Normal University Guangxi Normal University Huazhong Normal University Hunan Normal University Jiamusi University China Nanjing Normal University Northeast Normal University Shanghai Normal University Shanxi Normal University Soochow University The Chinese Univresity of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education France Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales Faculty II, University of Trier Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg Germany Heidelberg University Universitat Hamburg Asien-Afrika-Institut International Students University of Music and Performing Arts Munich Indonesia Indonesia University of Education Cheongju National University of Education Chonnam National University [Regular Students] Chungnam National University ▶ Undergraduate Students College of Education, Seoul National University Students who enroll in the university for four or more years Graduate School of Education, Yonsei University and earn the prescribed number of credits are awarded a Gyeongin National University of Education Jeju National University degree. Students in the School Education and the Educational Korea Kongju National University Specialist Course earn a Bachelor of Education. Students Korea National University of Education who earn the credits stipulated by the School Teacher’s Kyonggi University Seoul National University of Education License Act, based on their curriculum, are also awarded the Silla University appropriate teaching license. The Korean National University of Cultural Heritage ▶ Graduate Students (Master’s Program) University of Seoul Students who enroll in TGU’s Graduate School (master’s Laos National University of Laos Mexico Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas program) for two or more years, earn the prescribed number Mongolian State University of Education Mongolia of credits, pass a review of their Master's dissertation, National University of Mongolia depending on the program and seminars they participated New Zealand University of Canterbury Philippines Philippine Normal University in, will be awarded a master’s degree. Poland Jagiellonian University ▶ Graduate Students (Doctoral Program) Göteborg University Sweden Students who enroll in the Graduate School (doctoral Umeå School of Education, Umeå University program) for three or more years, earn the prescribed number National Taichung University Taiwan National Taiwan Normal University of credits, pass a review of their doctoral dissertation, and National Taiwan University pass their final exam will be awarded a doctoral degree. Tanzania Faculty of Education, University of Dar es Salaam [Non-Regular Students] Khon Kaen University Phranakhon Rajabhat University ▶ Research Students Thailand Silpakorn University These are students who conduct research on a specific topic Thammasat University under the guidance of an academic advisor. Their term of The University of Nottingham U.K. enrollment is usually six months or one year. They are not University of Leicester Ball State University awarded any special degrees or certifications. Bridgewater State University ▶ Non-matriculated Students U.S.A. Carthage College Non-TGU students who take one or more classes at TGU are Eastern Michigan University University of Hawai'i at Hilo referred to as non-matriculated students. Non-matriculated University of Social Sciences and Humanities, students who pass a test for a subject covered by the course Vietnam Vietnam National University, Hanoi they are taking will earn the prescribed credits for that course.

5 Student Life

Each student will receive positive advice and will be given careful counseling support from an academic advisor at Tokyo Gakugei University. We also have specific support systems for leading a fruitful student life and for making good progress in studies without anxiety.

Financial Support

▶ Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships There are some Japanese government-sponsored scholarships available under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program. Please visit the website below for further information on the application process: STUDY IN : http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.html ▶ Scholarships provided by JASSO(Japan Student Services Organization) , other non-governmental organizations, and local governments for Privately-Financed International Students The annual screening of the ‘Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students’ is scheduled to be held by JASSO in April each year. The application procedure for scholarships awarded by non- governmental organizations and local governments differs for each body. Please make direct inquiries on your own, since not all scholarship information will be sent to us. JASSO: http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html

▶ Exchange Students (Undergraduate/Graduate level) Housing Exchange students are international students from TGU’s sister universities with which TGU has students exchange agreement. Tokyo Gakugei University offers the following housing facilities They take classes for a short-term period (up to one year) at for international students and researchers who are granted TGU and a transcript will be issued for the courses taken. Japanese Government Scholarships or dispatched based on the ◆ ISEP (International Student Exchange Program in English) Academic Exchange Agreement: International House, Higashi- In this program, TGU professors teach classes relating to Kurume International Student Dormitory, and Hitotsubashi Japanese culture and society in English in their respective fields University International Student House. We open applications of specialization. Exchange Students can take classes in English for university housing to the applicant before their travel in a wide range of non-language subjects. Study abroad periods to Japan. We also offer private housing facilities, Higashi are either one semester or one year. Koigakubo International House, for other privately-financed international students. If you are one of those privately- International Student Exchange Center (GISEC) financed students and want to rent the housing facilities, The International Student Exchange Center serves a wide variety please enquire at the International Division of TGU. In addition, of purposes. It offers Japanese language preparatory education the University Co-op on campus offers housing support for and Japanese Studies classes to international students, provides students. counseling and advice related to both academics and everyday living, and investigates best practices in education. GISEC: http://www.u-gakugei.ac.jp/~gisec/english/index.html

Supporting International students

[Tutors] We offer language tutors and student support services to help international students with their Japanese as well as other aspects of student life at TGU. [Japanese Language Subjects] GISEC offers five different levels of Japanese language subjects. International students can join the subjects after taking a placement test.

6 Higashikurume Tokyo Map Area Oizumi Area Higashikurume Oizumi-gakuen Otsuka Tabata

Sunshine City JR Yamanote Line Nippori Tokyo Keisei Line Gakugei Takehaya Area University Zoo Ueno Myougadani Tokyo Metro Keisei Ueno The National Museum Korakuen Park Line Of Western Art Tokyo Dome Ame Yoko Street Kaminarimon-gate Gyoen Garden Tokyo Koganei Area Akiharaba Ryogoku JR Chuo Line Kabukicho Sky Tree

Shinjuku Suidobashi The Kokugikan Kokubunji Musashi Kichijoji Stadium Koganei The Imperial Palace Niji Bridge Park Kanda

Takeshita Street Tokyo Japanese Diet Building Narita park International Airport Setagaya Tokyo Metropolitan Yurakucho Government Office Area Hills Ebisu Tokyo Tower Shimbashi Tokyu Line Shinagawa The statue of Hamamatsucho Hachiko JR Narita Express

Keikyu Line Rainbow Bridge Tokyo Monorail

Haneda Airport

Airport Limousine Bus from Haneda to Musashi Koganei

Airport Limousine Bus from Narita to Kichijoji

Access to Tokyo Gakugei University

60 40 min. Tokyo Sta. min. Narita International Airport JR Narita Express JR Chuo Line

85 Kichijoji Sta. 10 min. min. Tokyo Airport Limousine Bus JR Chuo Line Musashikoganei 10 Sta. min. Gakugei 20 5 40 Bus University min. Hamamatsucho Sta. min. Tokyo Sta. min. Haneda Airport Tokyo Monorail JR Yamanote Line JR Chuo Line

90 min. Airport Limousine Bus

[From Narita International Airport] [From Haneda Airport] ▶ Take JR (Japan Railways) Narita Express from “Narita International Airport” ▶ Take Tokyo Monorail from “Haneda Airport” to JR “Hamamatsucho” station. to “Tokyo” station. Change to JR Chuo Line and get off at “Musashikoganei” Change to JR Yamanote Line and get off at “Tokyo” Station. Change to JR Station. Take the Keio bus bound for KODAIRA Danchi (No. 6) to "Gakugeidai Chuo Line and get off at Musashikoganei” Station. Take the Keio bus bound for Seimon" bus stop. KODAIRA Danchi (No. 6) to "Gakugeidai Seimon" bus stop. ▶ Take the Airport Limousine Bus bound for "Kichijoji" station from Narita ▶ Take the Airport Limousine Bus bound for "Musashikoganei Station south exit" International Airport. At "Kichijoji," go onto JR Chuo line and get off at from Haneda Airport. Take the Keio bus bound for KODAIRA Danchi (No. 6) to “Musashikoganei” Station. Take the Keio bus bound for KODAIRA Danchi (No. 6) "Gakugeidai Seimon" bus stop. to "Gakugeidai Seimon" bus stop.

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