David Taylor
   Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of Global Studies, Faculty of Global Engagement
   Position   Professor
Type Practical Example of Education Technique
Period 1999/09~
Item Experiential learning
Details Experiential learning through doing and reflection. Students connect business theory to business practice with visits and assignments related to “real world” companies such as Apple, Costco, Family Mart, Hyatt Hotels, Nike, Panasonic, Ritz Carlton Toyota and Universal Studios Japan. Experiential learning at KUFS through innovative partnerships with local and global partners (e.g. Kyoto Game Jam - Games for Good Hackathon/US Consulate, Hult Prize Sustainable Business Competition/Innovators Path and Film/Visual Storytelling Hackathon/Kyoto Prefecture and MatchHat.com. Co-developed and implemented student internship opportunities with local Kansai hotel partners operating in the global hospitality industry (Hilton International, Marriott International, Intercontinental and MGM Resorts Japan).