IR3S Approaches to Sustainability Education

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1 ICSS-Asia Session 2A1: Sustainability Education Design Concept and Curriculum Development IR3S Approaches to Sustainability Education Core design concepts of the sustainability education curriculum at the University of Tokyo and IR3S Joint Educational Program MINO Takashi Chair and Professor, Division of Senior Advisor, (GPSS) Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Adjunct Professor, Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S) The University of Tokyo 1

2 The Educational Mission Education must be provided so that future leaders in different professions, who are actually responsible for development of sustainable society and decide a significant part of how our future society looks like, should gain multi-cultural understanding and trans-disciplinary thinking, especially at higher education levels. 2

3 The University of Tokyo started a new graduate program, - GPSS, in October It started as a Master s program at the beginning and is extended to a Doctoral program, which started in October

4 Educational Programs Concerned There are various sub-programs developed before and after the establishment of GPSS. Supplementary Programs GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) Experimental Programs 4

5 Educational Programs Concerned Experimental Short-term Program GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 5

6 Educational Programs Concerned GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 6

7 Educational Programs Concerned IR3S Joint Program (2008) GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) IR3S Integrated Research Systems for (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U, Ibaraki U) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 7

8 Educational Programs Concerned Dept of Urban Engineering UT IR3S Joint Program (2008) GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) APIEL Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (2009) IR3S Integrated Research Systems for (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U, Ibaraki U) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 8

9 Educational Programs Concerned Dept of Urban Engineering UT IR3S Joint Program (2008) GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) APIEL Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (2009) IR3S Integrated Research Systems for (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U, Ibaraki U) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 9

10 Experimental Short Programs on Sustainability - YES to IPoS - Intensive Program on Sustainability -IPoS (2004 Present) Looking to Sustainability in Asia, collaboration with Asian Institute of Technol. Financial support by Nissan Science Foundation Youth Encounter on Sustainability (YES) ( Present) Initiative by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) 10

11 IPoS (Intensive Program on Sustainability) Developed by UT and AIT Started in 2004 in Thailand and continues till now. Short program on sustainability (1-2 weeks) International students: UT, AIT, AGS (MIT, ETH and Chalmers), IR3S universities (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U and Ibaragi U), Australian NU, National Cheng Kung U. Specific sub-topic food safety and security for 2004, food and energy production for 2005/6, Forestry, Regional Development and Glaobal Sustainability for 2007, Food, Energy and Environment for 2008) 11

12 Core Competencies in IPoS Respect to Diversity Culture, disciplines, social background and economic conditions. Exposure to diverse environment Communication Skills International/ intercultural/ interdisciplinary Holistic Views Comprehensive knowledge on sustainability issues Detachment from your own standpoints/locality 12

13 Educational Programs Concerned Dept of Urban Engineering UT IR3S Joint Program (2008) GPSS Sustainability Sciuence (2007) APIEL Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (2009) IR3S Integrated Research Systems for (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U, Ibaraki U) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 13

14 - GPSS - A flagship project of IR3S, associated with Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Started in October 2007 as Master s Program (20 students/yr) and extended to doctoral program (4 students/yr) in 2009 It is unique that an inter-departmental program behaves like a virtual department and offers a degree Case studies and field works emphasized (through collaboration with international organizations in Asia) => APIEL: Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leader (Started in 2009) Collaboration with other IR3S universities => IR3S Joint Educational program (Started in 2008) 14

15 DES, UT Environment Systems Global System International Studies Social System GPSS Human System Human and Engineered Environment Studies Socio-cultural Environmental Studies Natural Environmental Studies < Platform> GPSS Structure IR3S Partner Universities -U Tokyo -Kyoto U -Osaka U -Hokkaido U -Ibaraki U -Others (Chiba U, etc) =>Collaboration in research and education 政策 /Policy 文化 /Culture <Approaches / perspectives from a variety of fields> 技術 /Technology 経済 /Economy 自然科学 /Science 15

16 Aim of GPSS To provide future leaders of different professions with opportunities to gain key competencies like: comprehensive and structured knowledge about sustainability multi-cultural understanding, and trans-disciplinary thinking and to learn: how to respect diversity. 16

17 GPSS Student Diversity Disciplinary Background Communication, literature Language Religion International Studies Global Studies Political Science Economics Development Studies Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Information Technology Biology Forestry Architecture Agriculture Nationality Japan China Indonesia Philippines Sri Lanka Bangladesh Kenya Ethiopia USA Mexico Jamaica Bolivia Chile Brazil Azerbaijan Slovakia Australia 17

18 Knowledge and Concept Oriented Courses Lecture courses for providing the necessary basic knowledge and concepts to build a sustainable society. Curriculum Experiential Learning and Skills Oriented Practical Courses practical exercises to acquire various skills related to sustainability rather than simply gaining a superficial knowledge. -Frontier of (CE) -Strategies for Global Sustainability (CE) -Environmental sustainability(ce) -Sustainability perspectives in environmental issues(ce) -Environmental Economics (CE) -Environmental Business (CE) -Natural (CE) -Innovation and Sustainability (CE) -Urban sustainability in relation to water sector (CE) -Bio-environmental studies(e) - -Sustainability Education(E) -Practical Course on systems thinking and consensus building (CE) -Case Study Course on Sustainability Science(CE) -Seminar on Environmental Politics and Policy(CE) -Project on Environment Systems(CE) -Intensive Practical Course on Sustainability (E) -Internship on (E) Master s Thesis -Seminar Course on I-IV(C) -Research on (C) 18

19 Educational Programs Concerned Dept of Urban Engineering UT IR3S Joint Program (2008) GPSS (2007) APIEL Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (2009) IR3S Integrated Research Systems for (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U, Ibaraki U) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 19

20 APIEL Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders A sub-program in GPSS started in 2008 through Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology by MEXT/JST Collaboration between GPSS and Department of Urban Engineering at Graduate School of Engineering Leadership education Emphasis on field experience in Asia 20

21 Division of Curriculum & Requirement for Completion Requirements for completion of APIEL 1. Compulsory (2 credits)/compulsory elective courses (2-4 credits), 2. Earn 10 credits including compulsory, elective compulsory and elective courses 3. complete postgraduate degree program either in GPSS or UE Elective Courses Master s or Doctoral Thesis Compulsory (2 credits): Environmental Challenges and Leadership in Asia Compulsory Elective (2-4 Credits): Field Exercise Direct Employees of APIEL 1 Project Associate Professor 3 Project Asistant Professor Asian Counterpart Universities Department of Urban Engineering Elective Courses Master s or Doctoral Thesis 21

22 Network for field exercise in Asia Chinese Academy of Sciences MFL Univ. Asian Institute of Technology Kasetsart Univ. Chulalongkorn Univ. Hue Univ. Hanoi Univ. Civil Eng. Hanoi Architech. Univ. Royal Univ. of Phnom Penh Hokkaido Univ. Asian Development Bank Institute JICA Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ. Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology Sun Yat-sen Univ. 22

23 Educational Programs Concerned Dept of Urban Engineering UT IR3S Joint Program (2008) GPSS (2007) APIEL Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (2009) IR3S Integrated Research Systems for (Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U, Ibaraki U) IPoS Intensive program on Sustainability (2004) AGS Alliance for Global sustainability AIT Asian Institute of Technology 23

24 IR3S Joint Educational Program Five IR3S universities involved U Tokyo, Kyoto U, Osaka U, Hokkaido U and Ibaraki U Balance among knowledge, skills and motivation 1 compulsory course (2 credits) offered through TV conference system, common to all universities Frontier of 2 overview courses prepared by each university (4 credits) 2 elective courses (4 credits) 24

25 IR3S Education Policy Common core concepts Holistic view on sustainability issues Exposure to multi-cultural and trans-disciplinary environment Specific target students Specialized degree program (Tokyo: M & D, Ibaraki: M) Specialized course in Dept of Env Management (Kyoto) Minor program for diverse students from different disciplines (Osaka, Hokkaido, Ibaraki) Different focus Resource-driven Diversity and trans-disciplinality (Tokyo), economics and management (Kyoto), locality and adaptation (Ibaraki), specialty vs comprehensiveness (Hokkaido), technology management (Osaka) 25

26 Summary 26

27 Sustainability Education Core competencies: Fundamental knowledge on sustainability Holistic view on sustainability issues Practical skills for decision making and consensus building Systems thinking and imagination for holistic approaches Keys: Respect on diversity (cultural, disciplinary, linguistic, etc) Balance between Social Sciences/Humanities and Natural Sciences/Engineering/Technology Trans-disciplinary attitude/thinking

28 Asian Perspectives and Values China and India Developing rapidly Driving forth of global economy Integrative thinking rather than analytical Co-existence/Live together/ 共生 (Kyou-sei) With nature / among humanities /multi-values Community-based Adaptive Management 28

29 Thank you for your attention! Kashiwa Campus - The Univ Tokyo GPSS Homepage MINO Takashi 29

30 IPoS Intensive Program on Sustainability 30

31 31 Division of Zhangye ( 09) / Oasis Unit ( 10) Theme: Sustainable integrated watershed management in cold and arid region Collaboration Partner: Chinese Academy of Science, Cold and Arid Regions Environment and Engineering Research Institute (CAREERI) Aims: to examine water-related issues in arid region and to make propositions towards sustainable society. Outline: field visit to learn water use and water management, lectures, water quality measurement and interviews, presentation and discussion with local policy makers

32 Bangkok ( 09) & Tokyo Fringe ( 10) Unit Theme: Urban development and agriculture-related issues in suburban Bangkok and Tokyo Collaboration partner: Chulalongkorn University Aim: to make future plans for urban development and agriculture in rapidly urbanizing fringe area Outline: introductory visit, lectures, group work, presentation 32

33 Frontier of