The High Quality Academic Promotion Program is a MEXT open-type aid program which aims to ensure the quality and international competitiveness of higher education through selecting and supporting outstanding educational quality improvement initiatives with financial aid and providing society with information about these initiatives.

An outline of APU's adopted "Building a New Model for Freshmen Education" program


 

Name of Program:

Building a New Model for Freshmen Education

Person in Charge:

Professor, College of Asia Pacific Studies & Deputy Dean, Academic Affairs, KONDO Yuichi


 



Outline of the Program

spaceAs we are approaching an age when the number of university applicants is less than university capacity, a decrease in students' desire to learn and sense of purpose is brought into question. While on the other hand, universities are expected to raise their global competitiveness and produce human resources who can perform in global society. As a result, an awareness of the importance of freshmen education has grown. The transition from high school to university and comprehensive support for freshman students have also become very important.
spaceThrough the following initiatives aimed at raising the quality of undergraduate education, APU aims to ensure that its students adjust smoothly into university life and the academic skills of the university. It will also create an APU identity by fostering an understanding of the university's fundamental principles and history.


Promoting the diversification and organization of freshman education including 'Freshmen Orientation'

spaceTo ensure that the aforementioned goals take shape, APU will establish "Introduction to APU" (regular curriculum / 2 credits) in addition to its First-Year Student Workshop I & II freshman seminars, to boost students' motivation to study, their awareness of goals and speed up the 'learning transition' towards forming a proactive learning style and creation of a learning community.






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