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Studying in Nara University of Education

Our university has a history of over 100
years since it was founded as Nara Prefectural Normal School in 1888. During
this time, our university has consistently worked to enhance and develop its
education and research as an institution for training teachers, through mergers
with Nara Prefectural Women's Normal School and Young Men's Normal School,
which were transferred to the government. In May 1949, with the promulgation of
the new school system, the university was renamed Nara Liberal Arts University,
and in 1966, it was renamed Nara University of Education, where it remains
today. The purpose of the university is to train
teachers who have a high level of professional education based on a broad
perspective and a rich humanity, and who have the professional ability to
integrate the theory and practice of education, as well as to respond to
diverse changes in society and to play an active role in a wider range of
fields. As an educational organization, we have established the School Teacher
Training Course for the purpose of teacher training. In addition, the Master's Program of the
Graduate School of Education has been established as a place where students can
directly participate in advanced scientific and artistic research while
conducting research such as reviewing educational theories based on their
experience in educational practice. The Graduate School of Education,
Professional Degree Program (Graduate School of Teacher Education) has been
established to train teachers as professionals with a high sense of mission and
advanced practical leadership skills who can accurately respond to the various
issues of modern school education. 【University Characteristics （The Three Pillars of Nara University of Education)　】 1.Education founded in interaction with
people, the environment, and cultural heritageNara University of Education is located in
the center of the ancient capital of Nara. We are surrounded by a rich natural
environment, and numerous examples of traditional cultural heritage, including
World Heritage Sites. Students can refine their sensibilities while
experiencing the thrill of studying in Nara through our ties with the Nara
National Museum and the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural
Properties. In this positive environment, students
energetically pursue academics, art, sports, and other fields through
interactive classes emphasizing active learning and attentive instruction in
laboratory seminars, while taking advantage of our size, with a student body of
about 1,000 students. Through interaction with people, the
environment, and World Heritage Sites, students can steadily master the
qualities and abilities needed as a teacher, such as communication and
presentation abilities based on a foundation of solid academic skills. 2.Creating teachers able to help create a
sustainable societyOur university, together with our attached
schools, is certified as a UNESCO Associated School. We are conducting
extensive research as a hub promoting Education for Sustainable Development
(ESD). In the school education of the future,
there will be a need to develop people capable of creating a sustainable
society, in all types of schools and courses of study. We have prepared a
curriculum that can address a variety of issues covered by ESD, including the
environment, culture, peace, and human rights, and we are working hard to
ensure that all students striving to be teachers can master knowledge and
instructional methods relating to ESD. Through this sort of education, we are
contributing to the community and society, as a university aiming to bring
about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 3.Integration of teacher development and
teacher trainingWe regard teacher development and training
of teaching professionals currently working as two of our major
responsibilities. In teacher development, the focus is university classes,
including practical training, and independent experience activities such as
school support. In teacher training, our teaching staff provide the latest
ideas and advice to working teachers. To further integrate teacher development
and teaching training, our students participate in the training of teaching
professionals who are already working, and our teaching staff offer knowledge
gleaned from involvement with community schools and children, in their
university classes.
These initiatives are highly regarded
throughout Japan, and from the time a student attends our university until
after they find employment as a teacher, we consistently cultivate their
capabilities in terms of practical instruction and carrying out research.