Discover Your Purpose Through Community Engagement
Empowering Educators for Global Citizenship
Join us in transforming education by fostering environments where students feel valued and essential to their communities.
The Quiet Revolution in Education
Educators as Catalysts for Change
In today's educational landscape, teachers are pivotal in nurturing the next generation of global citizens. Despite their passion for societal issues, many students struggle to find their own purpose in exam-centric settings. Our approach emphasizes the importance of educators undergoing an inner transformation, fostering a shift from mere instruction to inspiring students to see their worth and potential. This transformation begins with educators themselves, setting the stage for a more meaningful and impactful learning experience.
Our Transformative Approach
- Reflective Practice: Encouraging educators to introspect and develop qualities like wisdom and compassion.
- Collaborative Learning: Transitioning from traditional teaching to a partnership in learning and inquiry.
- Community-Connected Education: Designing curricula that engage students with real-world challenges, reinforcing their importance in the community.
- Reflective Practice: Encouraging educators to introspect and develop qualities like wisdom and compassion.
- Collaborative Learning: Transitioning from traditional teaching to a partnership in learning and inquiry.
- Community-Connected Education: Designing curricula that engage students with real-world challenges, reinforcing their importance in the community.
- Reflective Practice: Encouraging educators to introspect and develop qualities like wisdom and compassion.
- Collaborative Learning: Transitioning from traditional teaching to a partnership in learning and inquiry.
- Community-Connected Education: Designing curricula that engage students with real-world challenges, reinforcing their importance in the community.
Program Structure Overview
Comprehensive Learning in Two Phases
There will be two session types: asynchronous and synchronous. Asynchronous sessions will be conducted on our learning management system (LMS) (www.lms.diglc.co.jp) and our synchronous sessions will be conducted on zoom at the date and time provided below.
The asynchronous sessions will provide as the foundation for our preparations towards our synchronous zoom sessions each week.
Session Schedule
Session
Session 1
October 10
Saturday
2:00–3:15 PM
75 minutes
Session
Session 2
October 17
Saturday
2:00–3:15 PM
75 minutes
Session
Session 3
October 24
Saturday
2:00–3:15 PM
75 minutes
Session
Session 4
October 31
Saturday
2:00–3:15 PM
75 minutes
Note
*All four sessions will be held in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
Joining the Workshop Series
This workshop series offers flexibility through a hybrid format, allowing you to participate either in person or online. For those joining in person, the sessions will be held at DIG International, located at Kita 20-jo Nishi 4-chome 2-12, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0020, Japan. Alternatively, participants can join from any location via Zoom, with a link provided upon registration.
What is a Hybrid Format?: A hybrid format means that participants gathering in person and participants joining online via Zoom take part in the same live session together, in real time. Whether joining from the venue or from a distance, all participants take part in the same lectures and group work.
Building a Brighter Tomorrow
Empowering Through Perspective
As educators transform their perspectives, they ignite a powerful change that resonates throughout their classrooms. This shift fosters a sense of agency and belonging among students, creating a foundation for a more peaceful and sustainable future. By embracing a new outlook, teachers inspire students to believe in their potential and contribute positively to the world around them.
Join Us in Shaping the Future
We invite educators, school administrators, and local government officials to connect with us and explore how our program can benefit your community. Discover the transformative power of education and join us in building a future where every student feels valued and empowered. Reach out today to learn more about our initiatives and how you can be a part of this impactful journey.
