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The TOC for Education Critical Thinking International Conference will be held at Kyoto University on March 23-24, 2024.
We all want to lead fulfilling lives not only for ourselves but especially to enable our children to do so.
The Coronavirus disaster, concerns about climate change and the divisions that occur in various parts of the world are worrisome, impact our well being and makes us more aware that we need the ability to live mindfully together as fellow human beings sharing this planet.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined life skills as the abilities needed to live as a human being at any age and in any cultural society. Life skills are the abilities needed to deal constructively and effectively with the various problems and demands that arise in everyday life." (Adapted from World Health Organization; Life Skills Education in Schools)
One of those life skills they suggest is Critical Thinking. Critical thinking is considered to be a widely accepted educational goal that is fundamentally needed by everyone in order to make and act on informed decisions. The application of critical thinking includes self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective habits of the mind.
At this conference, we will share case studies-- in education and all walks of life created through activities in Japan and 11 international countries on 4 continents-- that demonstrate the unique TOC for Education critical thinking needed to make people’s lives more fulfilling.
Simultaneous interpretation of presentations will be provided.
Keynote speech
Advanced case studies from various countries will be presented.
Overview
Conference dates
Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024
10:00-18:00
Venue
Kyoto University Centennial Clock Tower Memorial Hall
https://www.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/access/yoshida/index.html?set_language=en
Registration fee
General Admission: 5,000 yen
Academic (teacher, university student) Admission: 2,500 yen
High school students and younger: Free
Total Seats Available
120 people
Program
(The program is currently being coordinated.)
10:00
10:05
Secretariat
TOCfE Japan
Opening Session
10:05
10:35
Kathy Suerken, President TOC for Education
Greetings from the President TOC for Education
10:35
11:25
Japan
Naomi Ohigashi, President, The Hopeful, a non-profit organization
Keynote
"Full of smiles after meeting TOCfE! A Practical Case Study of an Institution for Developmentally Disabled Children - An Auntie who only knew the welfare field and graduated from childcare is living her third life as a manager."
11:25
12:35
Lunch
Lunch boxes are available.
Day1: Saturday, March 23, 2024
12:35
13:05
India
Isabelle Cottenden, MA, Teacher, Director, TOCfE India
"How and Why to Use TOC Tools to Enhance Curriculum Delivery in International Baccalaureate Schools"
13:05
13:35
South Korea
Eunyeong Jo, Reading Lecturer, Design Thinking Coach
JoongSook Hwang, Chairman of the Board at Bupyeong Village College, Director, TOCfE Korea
"Developing Critical Thinking and Writing Skills for Young Children"
13:35
14:05
Japan
Takuma Shingu, Elemetrary School Student, 11 y.o.
Kotaro Shingu, 6 y.o.
Hinako Shingu, Elemetrary School Student, 9 y.o.
Mayumi Shingu (Mother, Viable Vision Associate, Goldratt Japan)
Our Cases of Achieving Exciting Goals
- Our Trio's Grand Strategy ”Dream of Living in a Fluffy, Big House”
- Making 10 Friends in a Week at the Nursery That Used to Be Lonely
- How I Made My Coloring Paper Company the Largest in the Class
- Moving Beyond the Impulse to Solve My Children's Problems
14:05
14:25
Break
14:25
14:55
Mexico
Rosy Pérez-Servín
School Principal at IT Innovation School, Campus León Associate Director at Qi Consulting &Training and EKiP! TOCfE Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant
"Holistic Application of TOCfE in IT Innovation School Campus Leon"
14:40
15:10
Japan
Shinji Yamamoto
Director, Human Resources Development Center, AJS Co., Ltd. Corporate Headquarters
"Company-wide transformation of team management using ATT on a large scale"
15:25
15:55
South Korea
Dr. Wonjoon Choi, Emeritus Professor, University of Ulsan
"Award winning TOC for Education LiberalArts Seminars at University of Ulsan and K-Mooc Online Academy"
15:55
16:25
Japan
Shigeyuki Isonishi
Hirakata City Higashikori Elementary School Homeroom teacher (4th grade teacher)
Director of NPO Learning Designers Association
"Inquiry-based Learning Using TOCfE in Elementary Schools"
16:25
17:55
Somalia
Sharmarke Yusuf, Rotary Peace Fellow, TOCfE Director, Somalia
“A transformative Peace Initiative to change mindsets of youth in danger of radicalization”
16:55
18:00
Secretariat
Annoucement about networking party and next day's agenda
18:00
19:30
Networking party
Day2: Sunday, March 24, 2024
10:00
10:05
Secretariat
TOCfE Japan
Opening Session
10:05
10:55
Mozambique
Daniela Avancini, MSc
Educational Manager and Cultural Producer, Vice-President ABCD da Educação – Brazil Director TOCfE, Brazil
Key Notes
"Innovative Initiative in Mozambique Using TOCfE for a World with a Sustainable Future"
10:55
11:45
Philippines
- Dr. Jenilyn Rose B. Corpuz, PhD, Schools Division Superintendent, National Capital Region, Philippines
- Heidee F. Ferrer, EdD, Chief Education Supervisor, Schools Division Office, Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
- Ernesto D Ferrer Jr, MaED, School Principal, Balingasa High School, Schools Division Office, Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
“Experiences of Outstanding School Heads Integrating TOCfE Management Practices" / “An In-depth Analysis of the Best Practices of TOCFE Practitioners: An Initiative for the Development of Training Program Framework" / "Be BRAVE: (Build Respect And Values Everywhere) with TOCFE Toolkits:-Addressing Bullying"
11:45
12:45
Lunch
A lunch map will be provided.
(No lunch boxes will be provided)
12:45
13:15
Japan
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Masahiro Watanabe TOCfE Yokohama Juku Principal
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Manami Sugino TOCfE Hiroshima Manager
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Kunikazu Fujita TOC@Hokuriku Manager
TOCfE community activities in Japan
13:15
13:45
America
Dr. Danilo Sirias
Professor, Department of Management and Marketing at Saginaw Valley State University
Author of "Bottleneck: Fixing Patient Flow for Better Care"
"Online courses to develop the next generation of leaders who will positively impact society"
13:45
14:15
Japan
Hisamitsu Wakui, Niigata Medical and Welfare College, Nursing Care Worker Basic Department, Full-time teacher
Fumiya Hirata, Kyoto University Graduate School, Doctoral Course)
"A case study of applying TOCfE to project-based learning in a nursing school"
14:15
14:30
Break
14:30
15:00
Israel
Shoshi Reiter, PhD
Adjunct Professor, Ono Academic College, Director, Researcher at Azrieli College of Engineering; Director TOCfE, Israel
“Using TOC Critical Thinking Tools With Children in Crisis in War Zones”
15:00
15:30
Japan
Motoi Tobita
Children's Innovator School Principal, Goldratt Japan Partner, TOCfE Master Lead Facilitator
"The best gift for your child's future!
Challenge to launch extracurricular education based on TOCfE"
15:30
16:00
Poland
Marta Piernikowska – Hewelt, M.A, Teacher
Daiva Ziogeene - Specialist, Anykščiai Education Department, TOCfE Director Lithuania
"Impetus TOC: EU Erasmus-funded project to promote critical thinking and core competency development using TOC for education in schools in Lithuania, Italy, and Poland"
16:00
16:10
Break
16:10
16:30
シンガポール
Christina Cheng, Rotary Peace Fellow, TOCfE Singapore Director
"Bringing Peace to Marginalised Comminities through TOC"
16:30
16:50
Japan
Yasunaga Wakabayashi
President, NPO TOC for Education Japan Branch
Professor, Bukkyo University
”Current Status and Future of TOC for Education Japan Branch" and closing
*The program is subject to change without notice.
Sponsor
PLATINUM
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We are currently seeking sponsors. Please refer to the "Prospectus for Sponsorship Request" on the right for details.
What is TOC for Education?
TOC for Education is a straightforward dialogue and thinking tool that has been used in educational settings in over 20 countries around the world.
It consists of the following three tools for critical thinking and dialogue.
Branch
The Branch is a tool to help us better understand the connections between events. You can make sense of your decisions by clearly seeing cause-and-effect relationships in the past and future.
Cloud
The Cloud is a tool for resolving your own internal problems and resolving conflicts with others. It allows you to come up with creative solutions instead of dichotomies.
Ambitious
target tree
The Ambitious Target Tree is a tool to help you analyze what it takes to achieve your goals and develop a strategic plan. It gives you the power to approach your goals step by step, even if you don't know where to start.
For more information, please visit the TOC for Education Japan Branch website.