The Japan Association of National Universities has compiled a report stating that national universities are the core of teacher training and training.Discussions have been held in a working group established within the association with the aim of reforming the teacher training system, training teachers, and advancing training.The Japan Association of National Universities is requesting that each national university refer to this report and work on reforms.
According to the National University Association, in the reform of the teacher training system, at least one national teacher training university and faculty will be maintained in all prefectures, and local teacher training and training will be promoted in close cooperation with the local board of education.
As a measure for strengthening functions, we will form a wide-area platform to examine the ideal way of cooperation between national universities, aim for integration and strengthening functions, and aim for a high-quality system with a view to cooperation with public and private universities. ing.
Regarding the sophistication of teacher training and training, it was decided to consider making teacher training a master's degree by integrating the faculty and the graduate school for teaching profession.Along with this, we are advocating the establishment of teacher training as a new academic field and the development of human resources who can lead the training of teachers.At the same time, it also set out the training of university teachers who will be leading researchers in teacher training.
In addition, in order to create a course for working adults to advance to the teaching profession, it was proposed to consider a new way of education centered on the graduate school for teaching profession.We are also considering establishing an education course for working adults with professional qualifications and teacher licenses.
