On December 2022, 12, Tokyo City University held a face-to-face "latest information briefing" for career guidance staff on campus for the first time in three years.At many universities, it is often held around May or June, but the content unique to this period attracted attention, and about 15 high school teachers from about 3 schools participated.
In the approximately two-hour program, the latest information and characteristics of the university were first introduced, and "Results of entrance examinations within the year" and "Prediction of general selection" were explained. They seem to have a better understanding of university admission policies.Next, there was a careful explanation of the 2-year advance notice of the 2025 entrance examination, which corresponds to the new course of study, and especially the handling of "information" attracted a lot of attention.
A major topic of discussion at this briefing was the report on the results of the “Open Mission,” a research program that connects high schools and universities that began in 2022.Through the assignments set for high school students, students are exposed to the daily life of the university, which is used in the selection of faculties and departments. It can also be used as an entry material for type selection and school recommendation type selection.Specifically, in April, we selected a theme from the missions (issues) published on the university website and worked on preliminary assignments. Determine the direction of how to dig in and brush up.After that, it will be a free research period, and each student will deepen their research for the results presentation in August.During the period, participants can also use the university library and laboratories.In the first year, 4 people registered to participate in the 6 capacity, and 8 people were eligible for a certificate of completion.In addition, 389 people used the results of the comprehensive selection.
On the day of the event, out of all 2022 themes for 17, "Let's bring about innovation with drones" from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Communication Engineering and "Utilization of unused resources/Aging society and DX" from the Department of Environmental Management Systems were introduced as examples. rice field.The day of the event was introduced in a video, and there were explanations not only from the instructor in charge but also from the perspective of the assistant students.Finally, the 2023 themes and schedules planned for the 18 academic year were also announced, and the high schools that participated said they would like to use them in collaboration with their own schools for inquiry learning.
reference:[Tokyo City University] OPEN MISSION
