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The first "Inquiry-Based Reflection" training session was held atHachioji Campus

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the first "Inquiry-Based Reflection" training session, co-hosted by the NITS Teikyo University Center and the Graduate Graduate School of Teacher Education at Teikyo University, was held at Hachioji Campus of Teikyo University.
Reflection is an approach that involves looking back on one's own experiences and practices, and re-examining the process and way of thinking, in order to gain new insights and learn. This training was conducted with the aim of deepening participants' understanding of educational practice by experiencing inquiry-based reflection, which involves looking at one's own educational practice from multiple perspectives while engaging in dialogue with each other and learning from each other's ideas. 51 people, including current teachers and education professionals, participated in the event.

In the first part, participants engaged in inquiry-based reflection work, watching a video about the challenges faced by newly graduated teachers and sharing their opinions in groups to reflect on how their own experiences and values influence their interactions with others. In the second part, Yuta Aoyama, school leader and principal of Himitsukichi Mori Gakuen, an alternative school that practices Educational Philosophy and methods different from traditional school education, introduced his current activities and the reflection efforts he practiced during his time as a teacher. Following this, a dialogue was held between Associate Professor Daisuke Machishi of the Graduate School of Teacher Education at this university and Mr. Aoyama. Based on questions from the participants, they discussed the significance of reflection, the importance of dialogue with others, and the importance of recording and reflecting on one's own practices. Participants shared comments such as, "It gave me an opportunity to re-examine my own values and views on teaching," and "I gained new insights through dialogue with participants from diverse backgrounds," making it an opportunity to deepen learning through reflection.

From the 2026 Graduate School of Teacher Education has been entrusted with the regional center project of NITS (National Institute for School Teachers and Staff Development), and has established the NITS Teikyo University Center. This center is working to provide training that leads to proactive, interactive, and deep learning for teachers and education professionals who support local school education, and to create a community where people can continuously learn from each other. Our university will continue to contribute to the development of teachers who will lead the next generation and the development of local school education by providing training opportunities that support the learning of teachers in the neighboring area.

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