Current Seminars | Past Seminars
The Tokyo campus of Teachers College, Columbia University is a busy place on weekends. In addition to classes for the MA TESOL program and the new Peace Education certificate, TC offers a series of seminars to explore various practical issues in teaching and classroom-based research. The seminars are held monthly and draw a wide variety of educators. All share a common goal of wanting to investigate new ideas that they can use to enrich their teaching practice.
TC's public seminar series has welcomed speakers from near and far. Last year, Harvard Professor Howard Gardner spoke on his theory of Multiple Intelligences and its influence over the past 20 years. Cooperative Learning expert Spencer Kagan, gave an extremely well-received interactive workshop. In addition, Carolyn Graham stops by twice a year to show the enduring educational appeal of her famous jazz chants.
The series also provides a forum for TC graduates working at different types of schools, to show how they are applying their studies. Seminars have focused on reading instruction, material design, media use and how to integrate the communicative approach into classes of all levels. The seminars provide participants with practical tasks to try in their classrooms right away.
The new Peace Education program at TC also hosts a colloquia series which provides a public forum for the discussion of crucial global issues. Chaired by peace education pioneer, Dr. Betty Reardon, it explores topics such as the changing role of the United Nations, teaching for tolerance, and international peace education programs.
Many people are surprised that the New York based Teachers College has had a campus in Tokyo for the past 18 years. The seminar series' aim is to make TC Tokyo a learning center for educators, as is the New York campus, where they can exchange ideas and engage in stimulating discussions about issues that are important to them.
Teachers College Tokyo campus is conveniently located near Suidobashi station. Most of the seminars are free, but reservations are required since space is limited. To make your reservation contact Teachers College Office (Ph: 03-3221-9771, email:office@tc-japan.edu)