From March 13th to 15th, 2024, the 3rd KYU-NNU Education Student Forum was co-organized by the School of Education Science of Nanjing Normal University and the School of Education of Kyushu University. Continuing the themes of the previous two conferences, this exchange focused on "Teachers-Schools-Society." Through independently selected topics by students from both universities and presentations on the same topics by students from each institution, the conference provided a cross-border platform for undergraduate students aspiring to engage in the field of education. Eight undergraduate students from our university delivered speeches at the conference, and an additional ten participated in discussions.

 

On March 13th, graduate students and professors from the Faculty of Education at Kyushu University presented their recent research findings, including international comparisons of teacher education curriculum design, research on vocational education in China and Japan, and civic education. There were lively discussions among students and faculty from both universities. Following the conference, students and faculty from our university visited the Kyushu University campus, library, and archaeological exhibition hall.

 

On March 14th, four students from Kyushu University and eight undergraduate students from the School of Education Sciences at Nanjing Normal University separately presented four topics in English: "What is Campus Life for University Students?," "Revolutionizing Learning Activities with Generative AI," "Does the Pressure of Examination and Competition Lead to Academic Achievement?," and "Empowering Pre-Service Teachers with Digital Literacy." Faculty members from both universities participated in the discussions and provided feedback.

 

On March 15th, students and faculty from our university joined their counterparts from Kyushu University in visiting the Motomachi Elementary School in Fukuoka City, Japan. They observed the teaching environment and attended music, art, mathematics, and science classes, gaining deeper insights into the curriculum, teaching methods, faculty resources, and home-school cooperation in Japanese primary education.

 

During this exchange conference, students from both universities attentively listened to keynote speeches, and actively engaged in dialogue and discussions, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of both domestic and international educational phenomena and cultures. Additionally, they forged closer partnerships. Both universities expressed intentions for future collaboration and exchanges, including reciprocal tuition waivers for undergraduate and graduate students in education disciplines, academic visits, and facilitating research collaboration among faculty members.