Research focus and profile

Research Focus:

This research focuses on inclusivity and resilience in education.

When the darkest news reached Japan on 15 Mar 2019, we also learnt how the people of New Zealand expressed compassion and showed that they care.

Since 2019, many people, especially in Christchurch, have helped me learn what contributes to inclusivity and resilience in education.

So far, I have learnt how education based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Christchurch people's resilience since the earthquake have contributed to the inclusivity in the region.

*This research project is supported by the KAKENHI grant, administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

Degree:

 PhD  (University of Tokyo)

 MA (University of Tokyo)

Profile:

2021-                  Professor, Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Human Science, Osaka International University

2017- 2020        Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Osaka International University

2014- 2017        Associate Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Osaka International University

2010 - 2014       Associate Professor, Faculty of International communications,  Osaka International University

2006 - 2010       Lecturer, Osaka International University

(2000 - 2005)     Volunteer Staff, Free Space N    (for non-attendant school students)

2002 - 2005       Research Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

1999 - 2001       Research Assistant, National Institute for Educational Policy Research

1997 - 2002       University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Education

1993 - 1996       Trader, Barclays Bank, Tokyo Branch

1989 - 1993       Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

1987 - 1988       St. Arnaud High School, Victoria, Australia

Research Interests

My first visit to New Zealand was in 2000 when I started studying about New Zealand education system as a doctoral student.

Since then, I was long engaged in the study of ‘Tomorrow's Schools’, particularly its impact on students and families who may not feel treated fairly in the mainstream schooling (see Selected publications).

I have been learning so much, particularly from principals and educationists who are committed to Māori and Pasifika education, and education for inclusive society.

Lectures and seminars at Osaka International University

-Introduction to Multicultural Societies

-Cultures and Societies

-Comparative Sociology

-Principles of Education

-Studies of Moral Education

-Teacher Training Seminar

Selected publications