Message from Graduated students

Ms. Miki Kawamura　(graduated in March 2021)

After working at a public nursery school in Japan for five years, I worked in a kindergarten in Ethiopia as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer. My interest in education in Japan and international educational cooperation during my activities was my motivation to go to graduate school. Global Education Course allows me to spend time with international students and enjoy international exchange in my campus life. Of course, I can improve my English skills. Through the international exchanges, I learned about overseas and reviewed about Education in Japan, so there were opportunities to learn not only academic knowledge and skills, but also various practical topics.

Ms. Sheena Suckoo（graduated in March 2022）

I am so grateful for the opportunity provided by JICA through the collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information in Jamaica for me to participate in higher learning here at the Naruto University of Education in Japan. I have gained a deeper understanding and insight of quality education through my academic training and I hope to actively share my experience in my country and help develop education as I continue to collaborate with JICA and Japan. Thank you so much!

Mr. Francisco Ramos（graduated in March 2022）

I feel really grateful with the opportunity granted to me to study at the Naruto University of Education. My experience at the university was quite good despite of the COVID-19 situation, and I could improve and increase my learning and my professional skills in mathematics education and educational research. One of the things that I enjoyed the most is that I could expand and deepen my expertise in different concepts of mathematics education research as academic field, and now I feel that I have a better experience and mastery of concepts such as formative assessment, problem solving approach, teachers’ professional development, curriculum and textbooks development, design of education materials including the use of ICT, and in conducting research as a general topic. Also, I could realize the interest of the university in enhancing and fostering the international cooperation of Japan to the developing countries. When I return to my country, I know that I will be able to help to the improvement of the mathematic learning of Salvadoran students and support the mathematic education policies by utilizing the experience obtained during my master degree on Global Education Course.

Ms. Kaede Watanabe（graduated in March 2021）

Hello everyone! When I was an undergraduate student, I became interested in education in developing countries after volunteering in Cambodia, and wrote my undergraduate thesis on "Current Situation and Issues in Development Education". As I researched various issues in developing countries, I became particularly interested in the low enrollment rate of girls in school, and I strongly felt that I wanted to deepen my research and become a person who can help make the world a place where children can receive an equal education. Since entering this course, I have been studying international cooperation and international education together with international students and many other students with rich personalities. After completing the course, I would like to become a teacher who can teach international understanding and development education. Why don't you join us and think about international education in this wonderful environment?

Mr. Feng Shaowei（graduated in March 2022）

I have always believed that you cannot improve in a country's language without understanding its culture. Therefore, when I looked for a graduate school, I decided to go to Naruto University of Education, which emphasizes both language education and culture. At Naruto University of Education, in addition to the Japanese language teacher training program, students can also experience various aspects of Japanese culture. In addition, there are supplementary Japanese language courses for international students from beginner to advanced levels. Students can hone their skills as Japanese language teachers from three perspectives: learning as a student, gaining experience as an observer, and teaching as a teacher. Many of my classmates are current teachers or have experience as Japanese language teachers, so we can share our experiences with each other and learn from each other. I would like to continue my studies in Japanese language education as a graduate research student at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies in preparation for entering the doctoral program. If you are interested in Japanese language education and international communication, I recommend this course.

Ms. Saori Yamaguchi（graduated in March 2021）

Hello everyone. I entered graduate school after completing the 420-hour Japanese language teacher training course. The purpose of entering the graduate school was for research. I did not want to interrupt my dream of starting a career as a Japanese language teacher, so I continued to work as a part-time teacher for two years. In the graduate school classes, there were many opportunities for group work and presentations, and it was a continuous process of collaborative learning. The experience of working together, transcending differences in age and nationality, made me realize anew the joy of learning and the benefits of diversity. I was sometimes worried about whether I would be able to finish the program, since I had to juggle childcare, work, and graduate school, but with the kind support of the professors, I was able to give it my all and finish the program. The lessons I learned and experiences I gained here are still useful in my current job. To those of you who are wondering whether or not to enroll in graduate school, why don't you give it a try?

Ms. Hellen Wamingi (graduated in March 2019)

I am privileged and honored to be a recipient of the JICA scholarship to be in Naruto University of Education from the country Papua New Guinea. The university has a world class education and research facilities with very supportive professors and tutors. I am willing to make to golden and a life time opportunity to learn the unique Japan history, culture and education that will help me to improve the so called many problems my country is facing in terms of education particularly in the teacher training section of the ministry of education.

Mr. Akiho Itagaki（graduated in March 2021）

I worked in Samoa as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV), and after returning Japan I worked as a Japanese high school teacher. After that I decided to enroll in the graduate school of Naruto University of Education, because I want to work again in the field of international cooperation. The most attractive point of the Global Education Course is not only learning specialized knowledge of international cooperation in class, but also learned practically by actually visiting developing countries and seeing teachers' professional work up close. I was worried about my language ability before enrolling, but I was able to greatly improve it through daily classes and spending time with international students. Currently, I am working as an ODA consultant and am working for a JICA technical cooperation project as a Math Education Specialist. I would like to make use of what I have learned at Naruto to become a specialist who can contribute to the development of education in various countries.

Ms. Azusa Kami（graduated in March 2019）

I want to learn about Japanese language education! It was during my undergraduate years that I began to think, "I want to learn about Japanese language education! It all started when I taught Japanese to international students. I encountered many situations in which I could not teach Japanese well, which is my mother tongue, and I felt very frustrated. At the same time, I became interested in Japanese language education and wanted to study it professionally, so I decided to enter graduate school. Since entering graduate school, I have been taking classes related to Japanese language education, working as a Japanese language supporter for foreign students in Tokushima Prefecture, belonging to a club that teaches Japanese to foreigners living in Naruto, and participating in a Japanese language teaching internship in the Kyrgyz Republic, in order to apply what I experienced as an undergraduate and what I learned in my graduate classes. I am making daily efforts to make use of what I have experienced during my undergraduate years and what I have learned in my classes at the graduate school. The graduate school of Naruto University of Education offers many opportunities to engage in activities related to Japanese language education, not to mention the excellent classes given by attractive teachers. For those who are interested in learning about Japanese language education, this is the most attractive place to be.

Mr. Sou Nagakura（graduated in March 2023）

After working at a public elementary school in Japan and serving in the JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, I entered the Global Education Course. If you are reading this page now, you probably have a similar background to me. And you must be thinking, "I want to be active overseas someday! I am sure you are thinking "I want to be active overseas someday! I am studying at the graduate school of Naruto University of Education, studying together with international students of various nationalities, and receiving instruction and guidance from professors who are experts in education. Currently, I am living in Nicaragua as an expert researcher for the Japanese diplomatic mission abroad while taking classes online. The fact that the university recognizes students like me is due to the fact that it aims to nurture human resources who "learn from the world, think with the world, and teach with the world. Naruto University of Education supports you as you aim for the world through education and international cooperation！

Mr. Takumi Fujito（graduated in March 2022）

When I first entered the university, I could barely speak English, but I enrolled in the university because I wanted to study global education in the master's program. During my undergraduate years, I read a book by a JICA volunteer and learned that many Japanese people were cooperating in various fields, which inspired me to pursue my dream of contributing to the world. During my studies at our university, I made many foreign friends and was able to build lifelong relationships with people from all over the world. In this course, I learned how to cooperate with people from other countries, participated in many projects, and felt connected to other countries even through the Corona Disaster. Our university staff is highly motivated to do their best to help students grow. In addition, classes are offered in both Japanese and English, allowing students to find the right course of study for them. After my graduate studies, I have been selected to be sent to Senegal as a JICA volunteer. I am happy to be able to realize my dream that I had when I first enrolled in the program. In the future, I would like to be involved in international cooperation and make use of the knowledge I have gained at this university!

Ms.Yuki Ochiai（graduated in March 2022）

I have been interested in experiencing different cultures since I was a child and gradually decided to enter this course to hone my expertise in order to work on global social issues. In this course, I have friends from diverse backgrounds with different nationalities, generations, and cultures. We are able to learn from each other's perspectives, our own countries' perspectives, the perspectives of our specialized fields, and our personal perspectives, and we are able to learn through our daily lives. In my research, I was not able to go to the field because of the Corona Disaster, but through my interactions with international students, I was able to gain a realistic understanding of the current situation in their countries. Unexpected things happen, things that are not taken for granted, and many other things happen, but one of the charms of this program is that it changes the way you look at things and makes life more fun and interesting! I want to be involved in international cooperation! I want to experience multiculturalism at the same time! I want to rethink educational issues! I recommend this program to anyone who wants to be involved in international cooperation and experience multiculturalism at the same time! After completing the program, I will work as a coach for rowing, which is my specialty. In the future, my goal is to work in the field of international cooperation to help individuals and communities become self-reliant from a human development standpoint.

Ms. CAO Fang（graduated in March 2014）

After studying Japanese language education at Naruto University of Education graduate school, I was working at a Japanese language school in Yokohama. My main work included lectures on Japanese, lectures for preparation of Japanese Language Proficiency Test and counseling on essay writing and interview for university entrance exams. Through this work, I was able to tell my students directly what I had experienced through my education in graduate school. While I was a graduate student, I had opportunities to teach Japanese to other international students and foreigners living near Naruto City. This experience made me understand learners with various backgrounds and helps my current work at language school. I would like to continuously make use of what I learned at the graduate school and provide support to make international students' dreams come true.

Ms. Yang Bei Bei（graduated in March 2015）

Hello, I was a student who completed my master's degree from International Education Course (former name of Global Education Course) in 2015. I am currently working at ANA in Beijing as a passenger transport agent. When I enrolled, people from various countries, occupations, and age gathered at the International Education Course. I learned about cross-cultural communication as a result of studying for 2 years at such course with "diversity". In my current work, I met a variety of passengers, I am exactly in cross-cultural communication everyday. If you are interested, please make good memories at this course and be active in the future workplace.

Mr. Théophile Nsengimana（graduated in March 2013）

Thanks to Japanese Government through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of Rwanda, I am a Lecturer, teaching Biology related courses and how to teach Science specifically Biology in College of Education-University of Rwanda. Studies on International Teacher training and Mathematics-Science Education that I have studied from Naruto University of Education-Japan is significant to what I am currently doing as a Science Teacher-Trainer and Educator as I was supposed to contribute to the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teacher Education. In future, my focus is science education specifically science curriculum implementation as I am conducting a PhD in that area.

Ms. Titik Sutanti（graduated in March 2013）

Hello, my name is Titik Sutanti. I’m from Indonesia. I am a teacher trainer for mathematics teacher in Center for Development and Empowerment for Mathematics Teacher and Education Personnel (CDEMTEP) or in Bahasa called Pusat Pengembangan dan Pemberdayaan Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan Matematika (PPPPTK Matematika) located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I was graduate student in the International Education Course Department of Naruto University of Education from 2011 to 2013. Studying at NUE gave me a lot of useful knowledge and experience both in pedagogic and content knowledge that was beneficial to my career in PPPPTK Mathematics. Starting from designing until evaluating the lesson, developing learning media, collegially observing other teachers’ lesson in lesson study circle to improve our lesson, etc. We also learn about education system in other countries to broad our knowledge on how education is run in other countries. All of those are related to my job as a teacher trainer who train mathematics teacher in Indonesia both pedagogically and content knowledge. I’m very grateful to have opportunity to be part of International Education Course as its graduate student. Congratulation for the new chapter of International Education Course with the new name as Global Education Course. Wish you all the best.

Ms. Shihomi Yasui（graduated in March 2024）

During my college years, I volunteered at an elementary school and an orphanage in the Philippines. These activities sparked my interest in education in developing countries, and in my third year of undergraduate school I joined a seminar where I could study international educational development. For my graduation thesis, I wrote about "Teacher Relationships and Factors in Children's Academic Achievement. Through these research and volunteer activities, I became strongly motivated to create an educational place where as many children as possible can realize their full potential. In order to realize this dream, I entered the graduate school of Naruto University of Education, which offers both "research" and "teacher certification. Since entering the graduate school, I have been studying hard every day with my fellow students who are rich in individuality, such as international students from overseas and working adults. Studying with people who have accumulated a variety of experiences is a constant source of stimulation for me every day. We invite you to join us and learn in this blessed environment.

Mr. GARCIA Gerardo Manuel（graduated in September 2023）

Earning a master's degree has always been a dream of mine. I asked Jehovah to give me the opportunity to study in Asia and he answered me and has given me the opportunity to study in Japan. I am very grateful to JICA, the Government of Japan and my Government of National Unity and Reconciliation led by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo and in the same way with the authorities of the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education. It is an honor for me and a dream come true to study at the Naruto University of Education, where I am learning a lot about how to do research in education and also improving my didactic, pedagogical and scientific knowledge and skills. I really like the methodology of the teachers, and the support of my tutor to develop my research process in the right way. In the same way, I want to express that I really like the city of Naruto and its calm environment to study and live. I have great expectations of applying what I learn in this master's program in Nicaragua and contributing to the improvement of mathematics learning in Primary Education. Finally, I want to thank the International Student Office (ISO) for the support they are giving me to make my stay in Naruto comfortable.

Ms. BILA Benedita Paula Custodio（graduated in September 2023）

In 2016 I started working on a Jica project and discovered the teaching methodology used by japan is interesting and provides deep knowledge. I felt that I learned a lot and that I can learn even more. Now with this Jica scholarship opportunity to do my master's degree in Naruto University of Education, I hope to explore more the assessment system of teaching and curriculum development so that I can give my best when I go back to Mozambique.

Ms. KANDAKAI Evelyna（graduated in March 2024）

Over the course of two years, I would have a variety of experiences that make a master’s degree so valuable, not only for the additional knowledge I will acquire but also for the variety of experiences I will gain. NUE is the perfect place for me to do this because it offers such a great mix of knowledge and experience throughout the two years I will spend at the university. Through my Global Education studies, I am learning how to effectively interact and work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I'm also learning how to apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to research and address pressing global challenges. I appreciate my sensei Professor Kiyoshi Takeda for leading me through this journey. Thanks to JICA for the opportunity. Amongst the many attributes of NUE that make it an ideal university are its outstanding curriculum, challenging academic environment, experience professors, a wide range of majors, a great library with books and electronic options, friendly, inviting campus, and extracurricular activities. Come one, come all and let’s enjoy campus life together. Watashi wa Evelyna desu. Liberia kara kimashita. Arigato gozaimashita.

Ms. FENG Jiamin（graduated in March 2024）

I became interested in the Japanese language in high school and was a Japanese language major in college. During my four years of university study, I became interested in Japanese language education. The more I study Japanese, the more I enjoy it, but at the same time, I also realize how much I have not studied. I decided to enter the Graduate School of Japanese Language Education and Japanese Culture at Naruto University of Education because I wanted to study the Japanese language more deeply and research and practice methods of Japanese language education in graduate school. At Naruto University of Education, in addition to completing a Japanese language teacher training program, students can also experience various aspects of Japanese culture. Since entering the program, I have made friends with people from diverse backgrounds in terms of work experience, age, and experience, and have come to understand many things that I had never experienced before. Now, I am enjoying my time in Japan and experiencing Japanese cultural life while having fun learning about the expertise of Japanese language education. If you are interested in Japanese language education and Japanese culture, please come and study with us in this blessed environment!

Ms. Wang Xiaoyu（graduated in September 2023）

I majored in international trade in college and studied the differences in business culture in trade negotiations between China and Western countries. In doing so, I had the opportunity to come into contact with international understanding education and became interested in it. I also decided to enter the Global Education Course at the Naruto University of Education, because the career I had most longed for since childhood was that of a teacher. I am currently conducting comparative research on the curriculum and practices of international understanding education in Japan and China. I have also been able to meet very kind teachers and good classmates, and my campus life is very fulfilling. In addition to learning Japanese every day, I have been able to improve my English skills by interacting with international students from diverse countries. I learn about a wide range of educational issues and experiences at the weekly research presentations. I feel that I am gaining practical and real-world experience in international understanding education through this kind of student life. As someone who wants to become a teacher in the future, entering Naruto University of Education was a major turning point in my life and a new starting point.