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5-Year Collaborative Learning in Engineering and English with Faculty Development

5-Year Collaborative Learning in Engineering and English with Faculty Development
- Developing and Implementating of Practical Engineering Education for a global world -

'CLE2' is 'Collaborative Learning in Engineering and English'

In the field of education, programs with the purpose of cultivating skilled professionals for a globalized world are constantly evolving. Technical colleges and university engineering departments are making efforts to enrich their English language programs through the introduction of study-abroad programs into the curricula.

Many people recognize that study-abroad is effective; however, students' ability to participate in study-abroad programs is highly dependant on their financial situation. In order to give all students the opportunity acquire, local engineering programs are emphasized the necessary skills for being successful in global industry.

Mission Statement

The purpose of this program is to develop young engineers who can play an important role in a global society by providing the appropriate educational experiences beginning with the first year of high school.

Faculty development between native-English faculty members and native Japanese faculty members promotes cultural exchange between the two groups. Teachers from both groups learn the engineering education culture of their counterparts. Having a mutual understanding of these foreign cultures, both groups are able to work together and improve the CLE² program.

Program Details
CLE2 Environment
Program Structure
Program Evaluation
Execution Plan
2009 2010 2011
  1. Open Classes
  2. Faculty Development Workshops
  3. FD Teleconferencing with Partner Schools
  4. Smartboard Installation
  5. Homepage Debut
  6. Overseas Internship Placement Discussions with Partner Schools
  7. Presentations at the 1st CLE² Symposium and Education Outgrowth Conference
  1. Open Classes
  2. Faculty Development Workshops
  3. FD Teleconferencing with Partner Schools
  4. Smartboard Installation
  5. Homepage Development
  6. Overseas Internship Placement Discussions with Partner Schools
  7. Presentations at the 2nd CLE² Symposium and Education Outgrowth Conference
  8. Implementation of Teaching Programs by Advanced English Students
  1. Open Classes
  2. Faculty Development Workshops
  3. FD Teleconferencing with Partner Schools
  4. Smartboard Installation
  5. Homepage Completion
  6. Overseas Internship Placement Discussions with Partner Schools
  7. Presentations at the 3rd CLE² Symposium and Education Outgrowth Conference
  8. Implementation of Teaching Programs by Advanced English Students
  9. Writing and Distributing Final Report
  10. Evaluation of the CLE² Program
2009 Classes
  • Classes team-taught by native English and Japanese faculty
  • Small classes taught by foreign teachers
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
Electrical and
Electric
Engineering
(1st Year)
Electrical and
Information
Engineering
(2nd - 5th Year)
  • Computers Ⅰ
    (2 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅰ
    (2 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅰ
    (3 credits)
  • Computer Lab Ⅱ
    (2 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅱ
    (2 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅱ
    (3 credits)
  • Computer Lab Ⅲ
    (2 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅲ
    (2 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅲ
    (3 credits)
  • Computer Lab Ⅳ
    (2 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅳ
    (2 credits)
  • English Ⅳ
    (2 credits elective)
  • Advanced English Ⅰ
    (4 credits elective)
  • Capstone Project
    (6 credits)
  • Advanced English Ⅱ
    (2 credits elective)
Mechanical
Engineering
  • Creative Design
    (2 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅰ
    (3 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅱ
    (2 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅱ
    (3 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅲ
    (2 credits)
  • Microprocessor Control
    (1 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅲ
    (3 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅳ
    (2 credits)
  • English Ⅳ
    (2 credits elective)
  • Advanced English Ⅰ
    (4 credits)
  • Capstone Project
    (6 credits)
  • Computer Engineering
    (2 credits)
  • Mechanical Engineering Seminar Ⅱ
    (2 credits elective)
  • Advanced English Ⅱ
    (2 credits elective)
Global Information
Technology
(1st Year)
Computer
Engineering and
International
Communication
(2nd - 5th Year)
  • English Computer Literacy
    (2 credits)
  • Creative Experiments Ⅰ
    (2 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅰ
    (3 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅱ
    (3 credits)
  • Information Processing Ⅲ
    (4 credits)
  • English Skills Ⅲ
    (3 credits)
  • Information Technology Lab Ⅰ
    (2 credits)
  • English Presentations
    (2 credits)
  • Comprehensive English Skills
    (2 credits elective)
  • English Ⅳ
    (2 credits elective)
  • Advanced English Ⅰ
    (4 credits elective)
  • Information Technology Lab Ⅱ
    (2 credits)
  • Database
    (2 credits)
  • Business English
    (2 credits)
  • English Writing
    (2 credits elective)
  • English Discussion
    (2 credits elective)
  • Advanced English Ⅱ
    (2 credits elective)

* In addition to the above, makeup classes for 4th year students returning from 1 year of study abroad in New Zealand (4 credits)

Partner School Relationships
  1. First field trip to Singapore and intercultural program at Singapore Polytechnic (1982 - present)
  2. Initiation of the MILE program at KTC for Singapore Polytechnic students (1989 - present)
  3. First small-sized English classes with native English faculty specializing in TESOL (1992 - present)
  4. Initial 1-month summer English program at St. Michael's College (1994 - present)
  5. Establishment of 1-year study abroad relationship at St. Michael's College (1995 - present)
  6. Acceptance of TESOL graduate students for teaching internships at KTC (1996 - present)
  7. First computer class taught by both Japanese and native English speaking faculty (2003 - present)
  8. Commencement of 1-year study-abroad program at Otago Polytechnic (2003 - present)
  9. Hiring of CLE² faculty from Otago Polytechnic (April 2008)
  10. First overseas internship in Malaysia (August 2008)
  11. Hiring of two CLE² faculty from Rochester Institute of Technology (October 2008)
  12. Hiring of two more CLE² faculty from Rochester Institute of Technology (April and May 2009)
    Fulfillment of two native English speaking faculty per Engineering department (May 2009 - present)
  13. Installation of the teleconferencing system and initial trial runs (July 2009)
Singapore Field Trip

Singapore Field Trip

Summer English Program at St. Michael's

Summer English Program at St. Michael's College

Learning from CLE² faculty

Learning from CLE² faculty

Study-Abroad at Otago Polytechnic

Study-Abroad at Otago Polytechnic

Study-Abroad Pre-Departure Meeting

Study-Abroad Pre-Departure Meeting

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