The Department of Education and Welfare Studies' service learning program, "Community Childcare Support Project," is collaborating with Kansai International University's Namba Ai no Sono Kindergarten to implement the "Donuts" childcare support program.
Service learning is an experiential learning experience that aims to utilize university learning in social contribution activities and gain practical knowledge through experience.
In this program
★To learn about the issues surrounding child-rearing support in modern society and the current state of child-rearing support
★Think about what kind of child-rearing support is desirable by participating in actual child-rearing support events.
The purpose is
The child-rearing support project "Donuts" started in June 2024 as a place for community interaction where parents and children can participate, and is held every Wednesday.
Students from the Faculty of Education are participating after completing prior learning about child-rearing support.
International students also participated and conducted quizzes in Chinese, livening up the event.
It appears that actually interacting with children and talking with their parents was a valuable experience for the students.
A student-led event is planned for July 7st.
During seminar time, the students are preparing for the event while reflecting on their activities from each session.
