Felicity Jane Greenland
Department Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Department of British and American Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies Position Professor |
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Type | Practical Example of Education Technique |
Period | 2021/04~ |
Item | Tok I: Theory of Knowledge 1 |
Details | Kyoto Sangyo University, IR Faculty 1st yr. On Knowledge and Knowing: Based on IB, this course introduces students to academic study in English. Firstly, covering issues relating to knowledge and knowing to encourage students to take a critical approach both to their studies and in their everyday lives, it goes on to investigate the manner of knowledge in the natural, human, and social sciences, providing a solid foundation for university academic skills. Active learning; discussion; debate; groupwork; presentations. Lectures explain key ideas; weekly quizzes test completion of homework; student presentations stimulate active learning; group projects develop co-operative problem-solving skills; small group discussions for mutual teaching and constructive criticism. |