Itami Nishi Prefectural High School's General Human Type (interested in education, nursing, medical care, and welfare fields)1As part of a high school-university collaboration, first-year students visited Kansai International University and participated in a university tour. This was the students' first visit to a university, and they experienced classes in specialized fields that are directly related to their future career choices, experiencing the real side of university life.
Associate Professor Matsuo talks about the reality of "teacher work"
During the tour, Associate Professor Kazunori Matsuo from the Faculty of Education gave a lecture titled "About the Work of a Teacher." Using slides, Associate Professor Matsuo enthusiastically explained the multifaceted role of the teaching profession and the rewarding aspects that come from interacting with students. It was a valuable opportunity for the students to deepen their understanding of the teaching profession.
Multifaceted introduction by students and campus tour
After the lecture, there were presentations by current students from the Faculty of Education, and the following4The appeal of university learning and life was conveyed through four themes.
- University information
- Studying at the Faculty of Education at Kansai University of International Studies
- college life
- Campus tour
Using PowerPoint and other materials (see image), the students learned about different ways of studying at university compared to high school, club activities, and living alone.**Realistic "university life"**The students, who were visiting the university for the first time, listened to the classes with great interest and, through interactions with the students, their expectations for campus life grew.
Reunions with alumni strengthen the bonds between high school and university
One particularly memorable moment was when one of the students who acted as guides was a graduate of Itami Nishi High School, who was reunited on campus with the teachers who had looked after him during his time at high school.
The accompanying teachers commented with joy and praise, saying, "It is very gratifying to see how well the students have grown since graduating from high school and studying professionally at university. They have become good role models for their juniors."
This tour was a valuable opportunity for the high school students to get a concrete idea of their future career paths and to get a firsthand feel for university learning and student life.
