Center for Higher Education StudiesWaseda University

Here we introduce outstanding educational case studies of “Good Practice” at Waseda University. 

We aim to shift the university’s focus to an “interactive problem finding and solving style of education” so that we are able to improve the quality of lessons even further by using a variety of different teaching methods.
In order to achieve this, we collect and organize case studies of outstanding Good Practice initiatives carried out in lessons at Waseda University and beyond, and disclose these case studies so that they can be used by all.

We will also establish a cycle to improve the quality of lessons by incorporating feedback from academic staff who have actually used the disclosed examples of Good Practice.

• Well-crafted PPT Slides and Students’ Feedback to Create Close Communication in Class

• Striving to nurture strong practitioners who do not rely on intuition alone, but who are also equipped with theory.

• Lectures and discussions were integrated to create interactive classes. Flexibility received high marks from students.

• Hi-flex class format centered on the “flipped classroom” allows for a lively exchange of ideas while also emphasizing theory

• Introducing students’ peer evaluation to enhance active participation in online discussion sessions

• Have all students participate in discussions by effectively using response notes in a flipped classroom setting

• Made possible discussion-centered classes even in an online environment by creating an easy-to-talk atmosphere and incorporating familiar themes