Theoretical Learning -Learning theories and gaining knowledges-

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This program offers opportunities to learn the key competencies of Autonomy, Initiative, Cooperation, Empathy, Communication Skills, etc. theoretically through hands-on lectures, including workshops.
The lectures are very interactive incorporating group discussions despite being conducted in an online format.
There are five courses throughout the year, each consisting of two or three lectures, depending on the topic.
Applications are accepted each semester, and you can apply for one or more courses (it may not possible in case of the number of applications reaches the limit).

【Format】

Entirely online ＊The login information will be shared before the course starts.

【Fee】

Free

【Number of participants recruiting】

20 people (Minimum number of participants: 10 people)

【STEP points to be granted】

4 points will be granted for attending all lectures and submitting a questionnaire after each lecture

【Notes】

You are required to work on a small worksheet for reflection at the end of every class
Regular classes have priorities: you are not eligible for applying if you have regular classes in the same period.

【Course information】

Spring semester

[Course 1] Cross Cultural Understanding

Number of classes: 3 Times
Dates: Wednesdays, June 7th, June 14 and June 21, in the 6th periods (18:00-19:40)

Course outline:

①	What is identity?
②	What is culture?
③	Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions
④	Workshop
⑤	Polychronic and Monochronic thinking
⑥	High context and Low context
⑦	Workshop and discussion

[Course 2] Assertive Communication

Number of classes: Three times
Class schedules: Wednesdays, June 28th, July 5th and July 12th, in the 6th periods (18:00-19:40)

Course outline:

①	What is assertive communication?
②	4 styles of communication
③	Mindset for assertive communication
④	'I' messages
⑤	DISC script/reframing /active listening
⑥	Saying “no” when necessary
⑦	Workshop and discussion

【How to apply】

To apply for the spring semester’s courses, please apply through this link with your APU account.

【Application deadline】

Monday, May 22th, 2023: 23:59 (JST)

Fall Semester

[Course 1] Conflict management

Number of classes: Two times
Class schedules: Wednesdays, October 25 and November 1, in the 6th periods (18:00-19:40)

Course outline:

①	What is conflict? What is conflict management?
②	5 strategies for conflict resolution
③	3 types of conflict
④	Steps to solving conflicts
⑤	Content conflict approach
⑥	Value conflict approach
⑦	Relationship conflict approach
⑧	Groupwork and brainstorming

[Course 2] Cross cultural Team building

Number of classes: Two times
Class schedules: Wednesdays, November 8 and 29, in the 6th periods (18:00-19:40)

Course outline:

①	What is a good team?
②	Leadership
③	Followership
④	The five stages of team building
⑤	Workshop and group presentation

[Course 3] Critical thinking and Effective Framework

Number of classes: Three times
Class schedules: Wednesdays, December 6th, 13th and 20th, in the 6th periods (18:00-19:40)

Course outline:

①	What is logical thinking? What is critical thinking?
②	Study the concept of critical thinking -Consider the question -Osborn s checklist
③	Study the framework for logical thinking/ -MECE, pyramid structures, logic trees
④	Practice Construct a logical argument
⑤	Workshop and discussion
⑥	What are frameworks?
⑦	Advantages/Disadvantages of Using A Framework
⑧	Effective Frameworks -As-Is/To-be, PDCA, OODA, Fishbone diagram
⑨	Group discussions

Inquiry

AP House Office
E-mail: stugcp@apu.ac.jp