Essays by Professor Otsuka
Personal Reflections on Education
Here, we introduce articles on education written by Professor Otsuka. He reflects on various perspectives regarding the cultivation of "proactiveness" and "creativity" in university education.
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Encountering Books, Connecting with Peers, Creating Yourself—Active Book Dialogue for Future Learning
This article explains Active Book Dialogue (ABD), a groundbreaking reading method where new knowledge is created through dialogue with peers, starting from a single book. Its effects on team building are also introduced.
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The Two Wheels of "Proactiveness" ── Thinking Deeply with Critical Thinking, Communicating Clearly with Logical Writing
This article explains how critical thinking, the OS of thought, and logical writing, the technology for transmitting thought, serve as the "two wheels" that powerfully drive proactiveness forward.
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Feedback to Foster Proactiveness in Lectures: Focusing on the Open Dialogue Method
This article discusses feedback methods to encourage students' proactive learning during lectures, attempting to apply the concept of open dialogue to education.
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A Space Where It's Okay to Fail Fosters Learning Proactiveness
This article examines how a psychologically safe environment enhances student proactiveness, emphasizing the importance of a space where one can challenge without fear of failure.
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Learning Together, Discovering Yourself: The Power of Team Learning and Reflection
This article explains how team learning contributes to individual growth, focusing on the importance of self-awareness and reflection.
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How to Nurture "Students Who Ask Questions"? ── Moving Beyond Passivity
This article discusses educational approaches for fostering students' ability to find their own "questions" and learn proactively, aiming to move beyond passive learning.
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Why is "Proactiveness" Demanded in University Education Now?
This article deeply explores why "proactiveness" is so highly valued in contemporary university education, examining its background and necessity.
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