Publication seminar at Bunkyo Gakuin University on Saturday, June 14
- The following is content from the press release -
The STEAM Childcare Study Group, which has adopted STEAM childcare, a STEAM education specialized for infants and toddlers, and developed childcare practices, will publish its first book, "Mirai e Tsunagu STEAM Childcare" on May 27, 2025 (Tuesday) from Kodansha. To celebrate the publication of this book, a seminar to commemorate the publication will be held at Bunkyo Gakuin University (Hongo Campus) on Saturday, June 14.
Background
The STEAM Childcare Study Group aims to provide and promote STEAM childcare so that children can enjoy their future and create their own future for themselves by practicing childcare that fosters creativity and inquisitiveness in children. Through this event, we hope to broaden the community of nursery schools, kindergartens, and children's schools, as well as other educational institutions and families, by making them aware of STEAM childcare.
Seminar Details
| Location | Bunkyo Gakuin University Hongo Campus Niai Hall Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Todaimae Station (Exit 2) 0 min. walk |
| Date & Time | Saturday, June 14, 2025, doors open at 12:30 p.m., concert begins at 1:00 p.m., scheduled to end at 3:45 p.m. |
| Participation Fee | free |
Program and Contents
The event will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions, offering valuable learning opportunities from a variety of guests, including Professor Yasufumi Kawamura, a leading expert in STEAM education and chairman of the STEAM Childcare Research Association (University of the Pacific Rim and International Institute for Science Education, School of Next Generation Education).
How to participate
How to apply for participation: [From the application formhttps://forms.gle/hqjJ9YEZdBdtTEc36]
Deadline for participation: None (same-day registration is acceptable)
STEAM Childcare Research Association Chairman's Comments
Prof. Yasufumi Kawamura (University of the Pacific Rim and International Institute for Science and Education, Professor, School of Next Generation Education)
STEAM education is well known abroad.
In Japan, some of the more advanced preschools are starting to adopt STEAM education. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to work together on STEAM education so that we do not miss out!
