Workshop Held: Discussing Educational Challenges in English with Students from Southeast Asia
2026.2.4
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a multicultural collaborative session on “Educational Issues” was held at the Student Commons (1A203).
The session brought together students from the Philippines and Indonesia who are currently in Japan under the SEA-T (SEA-Teacher) Program—pre-service teachers majoring in education—and 15 students from our university, including both Japanese and international students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Participants were divided into two groups and engaged in discussions in English on topics such as “educational challenges in each country” and “issues related to the use of AI in education.” In addition to Japanese issues such as school refusal, quality of education, and teachers’ heavy workloads, participants shared perspectives on the current state and challenges of education in Southeast Asia, leading to active and insightful exchanges.
The discussions on AI in education explored both its potential and associated challenges, allowing participants to examine the topic from multiple perspectives.
Participants commented that the session provided a valuable opportunity to gain new insights by engaging with peers from different educational backgrounds and to discuss educational issues in English.
Through this program, participants deepened their understanding of educational challenges and recognized the importance of examining these issues from a global perspective. Continued initiatives like this are expected to further promote students’ international awareness and active learning.
