Faculty Introduction (Faculty of International Communication, Department of Global Communication)
Shorb Patrick Shorb Patrick
教授
Affiliation
Faculty of International Communication Department of Global Communication
Faculty of Global Studies Department of Global Studies
Specialty
Writing and Critical Thinking Pedagogy in East Asian History, Quality Assurance, Assessment and Institutional Research
Main subjects (undergraduate)
Comprehensive Writing 1, Advanced Communication 1, First Year Seminar, Basic Practice, Speaking, Specialized Practice III-IV
■ Please tell us about your current research theme (or field of specialization) and the reason why you decided to pursue this field of specialization.
My primary interest is the history of writing and critical thinking pedagogy, specifically in locating grassroots Japanese education movements in a larger global context. My current research project looks at the writing pedagogy movement of Seikatsu Tsuzurikata (life spelling), particularly as it evolved in northern Honshu, and its relationship to and engagement with the German hermeneutical tradition of Wilhelm Dilthey. I also explore how this legacy of critical pedagogy informed Seikatsu Tsuzurikata's relationship to the education reforms of the US Occupation (1945-52). this research is very specific, it touches upon larger issues that might interest KUINS students, such as the evolution of critical thinking pedagogy in Japan, as well as the ongoing incorporation of foreign (eg German, French, Russian, English and American) intellectual traditions within Japanese culture and thought.
My other main area of research is examining global trends in higher education, particularly in the field of quality assurance, learning assessment and teaching practice. Both as an institutional researcher and as an individual academic, I have studied how higher education institutions define, measure and analyze universities' performance in facilitating student learning.
■ Profile
I am from the northeastern part of the United States, having grown up near Boston. I have been fortunate enough to have lived near many interesting cities, including New York City, San Francisco, Tokyo and Shanghai. I have also lived in rural areas, including Akita, Niigata, the Koshikijima archipelago off Kyushu and the prairies of Minnesota. societies and peoples around the world. I believe experiencing such diverse environments, ideas and culture has helped me become a better person and teacher.
■ Message to high school students
The 21st century world will present new career challenges and opportunities. Students who are willing to work hard, think clearly, and plan step-by-step will be able to achieve goals that they might not have thought possible. first step in this exciting, life-long journey.I have spent most of the last 20 years of my life assisting students in their quest to accomplish the impossible and unimaginable.I look forward to supporting you along a similar path!
■ Themes that can be cooperated such as lectures and interviews
Educational history in modern Japan, especially its relationship with trends in international education
Recent trends in international higher education, especially internal quality assurance of education, learning and strengthening of education.
On Critical Thinking in Japanese Education
Management of International Educational Organizations
