Tokyo Gakugei University

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The purpose of Tokyo Gakugei University is to foster talented educators with high-level knowledge and culture and abundant creativity and practical skills through arts and science education and research activities based on rich humanism and a scientific mindset to contribute to the construction of a society where human rights are respected. All peoples coexist, and to the realization of world peace.
The mission statement of Tokyo Gakugei University captures the core aim of the university as follows: "to develop talented educators who possess rich creativity and practical classroom skills backed by both advanced specialized knowledge and well-rounded general knowledge." Today society is becoming increasingly complex and diverse. Society is graying with the decrease in the birthrate. Humankind faces challenges about the environment, resources, and energy. Society must also address the issues of poverty, regional conflict, and school bullying. To respond to the needs and demands of Japanese society as one of the nation's core universities specialized in teacher training, Tokyo Gakugei University seeks to contribute to the resolution of education issues surrounding society and pupils and students.
Today globalization proceeds apace not only in the business community but also in academia. Knowledge gained during the university years quickly becomes out-of-date over time. There is much talk recently about core competencies for bachelor's degrees and students' ability to find suitable employment. This indicates the strong call today for universities to impart to students not only specialized knowledge but also the skills necessary to be active members of society. In this context, Tokyo Gakugei University aims to equip teachers with advanced classroom and teaching skills to excel in the field of school education as educators in Japan or other areas around the world.
Some decry the collapse of the liberal arts university education today. Liberal arts education is alive and well at Tokyo Gakugei University, however. Our faculty is composed of scholars in various fields, including pedagogy, the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, the arts, and sports science. They are in charge of educating students. Actively harnessing these assets, Tokyo Gakugei University strives to instill in students the richness of character and mind flexibility.
Today Japan faces a variety of issues that no other country has ever tackled. In the classroom, educators are earnestly addressing the succession of new issues that are arising. Education itself is a wellspring of potential for the resolution of all kinds of problems. Even if we face hardship, I think we seek to find hope in education. Education must be understood from the long-term perspective, but it has the power to steadily spread new things to people and the entire international community. By developing talented educators, Tokyo Gakugei University aims to contribute to the formation of new societies and cultures.

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