Practical information (ICT) literacy that helps resolve various issues and contributes to society
JWU offers integrated information and communication technology (ICT) education from its affiliated kindergarten through university. Information processing skills (ICT utilization skills) are the foundation for all academic fields. We organize information into three categories of "data science," "digital citizenship" and "programming," providing appropriate learning programs according to the developmental stages of pupils/students in regular classes and lectures. We also focus on collaborative programs with external instructors and organizations to provide students with access to advanced and latest knowledge. For those who want to pursue in-depth information studies, we offer elective subjects and extracurricular programs. Our goal is for all kindergarteners, pupils and students to acquire skills to be useful in society and to use information to resolve various issues.
Goals of integrated information education program
Aims of information education according to educational stages program characteristics
JWU
Will be able to solve social issues utilizing information
Goals
- Nurture human resources who can solve various issues using mathematics, AI and data science
Achievement goals of participants
- Acquire practical skills to solve various issues using mathematics, AI and data science
- Acquire advanced skills through challenges in external contests, etc.
Programs in three information categories
Data science
- AI, Data Science and ICT Education Certification Program (JWU’s unique program)
- Mathematics , Data Science and AI Education Certification System [literacy level/applied basic level] (certified by MEXT)
Digital citizenship
- Compulsory subject: “Computer Literacy”
- Information security
- Rights in an information society
- Life in an information society
Programming
- Basic subjects: “Subjects in the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences” (Python、R、C++, etc.)
- Participation in external contests, etc.
- International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC )
- Participation in hackathon organized by Women’s University Students ICT-Driven Social Innovation Consortium
Senior High School affiliated with J.W.U.
Learn about ways to use information in problem solving
Goals
- Based on the cultivation of scientific thinking and problem-solving skills, nurture human resources who can have basic skills to be active in a data-driven society through data analysis and to contribute to a digital society.
Achievement goals of participants
- Acquire scientific thinking and problem-solving skills through data science and programming
- Acquire data analysis skills in a multifaceted manner through learning about data science in various subjects
- Aim to enhance citizenship in an online society
Programs in three information categories
Data science
- Intensive cross-subject classes
- Mathematics: Mathematical statistics
- Science: Collection, analysis and consideration of experiment results
- Social Studies: Visualization, analysis and consideration of data
- Home Economics: Relational database on nutrition
Digital citizenship
- Lectures
- Internet literacy, intellectual property rights
- Computer network system, security, information legislation, SNS-related issues
- Student-initiated activities
- Discussion among students about SNS-related issues and lifestyles in an AI society
Programming
- Information classes
- Programming basics
- Creation of a CSS-based website
- Elective subjects
- Creation of a website using online learning materials and programming applications
- Collaborative program between junior high school, senior high school and university
- Special introductory programming course
Junior High School affiliated with J.W.U.
Use information (ICT) in various school life scenes
Goals
- Cultivate the foundations of being a healthy and wise user of information and devices through access to ICT in various school life scenes.
Achievement goals of participants
- Acquire basic knowledge necessary to properly use information and devices
- Acquire attitudes to continuously improve and update how to use information and get involved in information society
Programs in three information categories
Data science
- Classes
- Mathematics: Studying basic theory
- Science, Social Studies, Technology and Home Economics: Data analysis and visualization with extensive practices
- Annual research and student-initiated studies
- Data utilization for problem-solving
Digital Citizenship
- “Information activities” collaborative classes between subjects and library
- Unique textbook on literacy education
- Lectures and workshops
- Learning to understand AI properly
Programming
- Agreement for collaboration with Code for Everyone , an NPO engaging in information education; practice of collaborative curriculum and research
- Use of highly versatile programming learning materials
- Special course for advanced learning
Homey Elementary School affiliated with J.W.U.
Learn how to properly use information
Goals
- Nurture pupils who can appropriately access information in society through learning proper ways of collecting and disseminating information
Achievement goals of participants
- Learn about the basics of logical thinking
- Acquire basic calculation and data analysis skills
- Understand the necessity of digital citizenship
Programs in three information categories
Data science
- Data analytics and graphing using spreadsheet software
Digital citizenship
- Classes of five out of six fields
- Media balance
- Digital footprint and identity
- Privacy and security
- Relationships and communication
- Cyberbullying and digital trauma
Programming
- Various programming practice in a step-by-step manner
- Unplugged programming
- Visual programming
- Physical programming
Homei Kindergarten affiliated with J.W.U.
Access information and have interest in it
Goals
- Cultivate ways to properly interact with information through access to information and devices during play
Achievement goals of participants
- Have an interest in information and a sense of its widespread use in our lives and society
Programs in three information categories
Data science
- Cultivate a sense of recognizing “numbers” through play.
Digital citizenship
- Think about appropriate media balance of kindergarten pupils with their guardians
Programming
- Cultivate the foundation for logical thinking through access to programming using educational toys and tablet devices.
