Jan 4th 8th, 2023 in Kyoto - Educational simulation aimed at solving global problems
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Educational simulation aimed at solving global problems Jan 4th ~ 8th, 2023 in Kyoto Organized by : Managed by : ワールドピースゲームジャパン http://worldpeacegame.jp/ https://kyotolesson.com/
World Peace in 2023? My son is From January 4th to 8th 2023, Kyoto Lesson is proud now prime to host the World Peace Game (WPG), a hands-on geo-political simulation that gives players the minister? opportunity to explore the economic, social, and Why WPG? environmental crises impacting the world's nations and the imminent threat of war. For almost 40 years since its development in the U.S. The goal of the game is to the program has been supported as a way to stimulate achieve greater prosperity free thinking and creativity, to help participants realize their own potential, and to help them acquire a variety while avoiding conflict. of important skills as they work feverishly to complete In effect: create world peace!! seemingly insurmountable tasks in a timely manner. In the process, participants will acquire important skills required for future society, such as the ability to think deeply, negotiate, make decisions, and collaborate, as well as the attitude to face unanswerable questions and seek solutions. Enjoy the challenge and the fun in an intensive English setting!
How do you play? How to win Solve all challenges within the time limit The children will be divided into teams of four hypothetical countries with different land areas, assets, etc., and and increase the assets of all countries. international organizations. 25-35 players will play for 15-20 hours (3h x 5 days) The Four-tier tower The game is played in a tower with the assets, facilities, military equipment, etc. of each country placed on top of each other. The tower is designed to show the world's situation at a glance. Space Sky Ground Crisis Report reflects the real issues in the world. Children Sea work through a series of declaration times and negotiation times to resolve the issues and achieve prosperity for all countries. A facilitator certified by the World Peace Game Foundation will facilitate the entire event.
Key People John Hunter: Rina Mochizuki: Creator of World Peace Game World Peace Game Master Class Facilitator In 1978, as an elementary school teacher in Virginia, he Having been inspired by John Hunter’s Ted Talk, Rina created the prototype for the World Peace Games for his Mochizuki became a certified facilitator of World Peace students. In 2011, a documentary about the games was Game in 2015. Since then, she has been working on released, and he has been a featured speaker at TED spreading this work of peace in Japan, and also in conferences. He has spent over 40 years playing the Singapore, where she resides currently. In spring of 2021, Game with his students, and trained facilitators around she became one of 17 Master Class facilitators around the the world, until he retired from the practice of the Game world, chosen and trained by John, and now able to train at the end of 2021. teachers to become WPG facilitators. She has a teaching background as an English teacher both in Japan and Singapore. To date, the World Peace Game has been implemented in 34 countries, including the United States, New Zealand, Austria, Mali, France, Taiwan, South Korea, and Mexico.
Practical Information Reserve a seat for free https://kyotolesson.com/reg/wpg/ Schedule Jan 4th (Wed) 2023 13:00 ~ 16:30 Jan 5th (Thu) ~ 8th (Sun) 9:00 ~ 12:30 Price ¥33,000 Participants must attend all 5 days Kyoto Lesson is a provider of English-based after- school programs that harness students’ creativity and Location critical thinking. Let's build something together! Kyoca Food Laboratory 〒 600-8841 Kyoto,Shimogyo Ward, Sujakushōkaichō, 1-1 Contact us: hello@kyotolesson.com
Our programs boost students' English-speaking confidence WEEKLY CLASSES AND CAMPS
Our Weekly Classes Junior English Fluency Coders A tour through science, arts, Drama By designing, building, and discussing mathematics, and social sciences. Every the art of software design, students month focuses on a new theme. Express your best self, learn learn problem solving and programming Together, we study and discuss the improv techniques, and perform algorithms that they can apply in their topics, then do a great activity. Our for live audiences! daily lives. Programming isn’t just about motto is “English Fluency through Fun”! computers, it’s about learning how to think clearly!
Our approach If we’re doing our job, students won’t even realize they’re learning. It’s not about simply studying English, it’s about learning and reinforcing English through Why do families choose us? activities kids love to do. While eikaiwa help students with reading and writing proficiency in a typical academic environment, our classes build advanced conversational fluency, critical thinking and general knowledge through fun group activities.
ENGLISH CURRICULUM FLUENCY Our content-based English curriculum is divided into 1- SCIENCE month cycles, each focusing on one of four themes. Students carry out coherent conversations in English with competency and confidence. MATH They will also develop a deeper understanding of the world through our content-based curriculum. SOCIAL STUDIES ARTS Ages 5+ Thursdays 4pm - 6pm, OR Fridays 4pm - 6pm ￥ 20,000 / month Saturdays coming soon!
English Drama Through active learning of drama techniques like projection, staging, movement, and spacing, young actors will engage in dramatic performances. Ages 5+ Mondays 4pm - 5:30pm, OR Tuesdays 4pm - 5:30pm ￥20,000 / month Saturdays coming soon!
JUNIOR CODERS We offer two different tracks depending on the SCRATCH JR + TABLET reading ability of the student. We can work with schools to create bespoke programs that match For our younger learners, we'll start with the tablet- their curricula and units of inquiry. students will based Scratch Jr, building Mazes and Platformers! learn to write algorithms with logic games using scratchjr and scratch, a visual programming SCRATCH + LAPTOP PC language developed by MIT. For our experienced learners, we'll learn advanced programming techniques using Scratch, the MIT- developed visual programming language. We'll build our own versions of classics: Mario, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Battle Cats, and more! Ages 5+ Mondays 5pm - 7pm, OR Fridays 4pm - 6pm, OR Saturdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm ￥ 28,000 / month
Bundle Discounts ¥5,000/mo OFF English Fluency Drama ¥10,000/mo OFF English Fluency Junior Coders ¥10,000/mo OFF Drama Junior Coders ¥15,000/mo OFF English Fluency Drama Junior Coders
Coming soon... ACADEMIC ENGLISH Refine your technical understanding of English through teacher-supervised independent study. Students will perform textbook exercises and master English grammar, syntax, and vocabulary at a personalized level. Ages 8+, Saturdays coming soon! ￥ 10,000 / month
9:00: Academic English 10:30: Drama Noon: Lunch & Play 13:15: English Fluency 15:30: Junior Coders 17:30: Time to go home! Maximize English immersion in one action- packed day! Parents may register for any number of classes. This is a tentative schedule. Email us to pre-register: hello@kyotolesson.com
Web App Builders Build interactive websites and games using real-life web technologies. Through web-building, we'll learn typing, digital literacy, and how to use the internet safely. Ages 9+ Saturdays 10:30am - 12:30pm ￥24,000 / month
What makes Kyoto Lesson's coding programs unique? 1/ Learn coding in English 5/ Top-rated programs Practical English environments led by native speakers make English- Parents and children love our programs, earning us a perfect 5/5 on learning more immediate, fun, rewarding and increase students’ Google Maps and we consistently receive 10/10 on parent surveys. Here confidence in English. The variety of coding projects and challenges gives is glimpse at what parents have said about us in their reviews: opportunities for children to develop all four major English skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Group projects and sharing with others ✩✩✩✩✩ “The efforts that have been put into running this coding course help our students develop social skills and presentation skills. are immediately obvious. [...] A much valued and critical offering that sets up children for what will be a vital skill of the future.” - Scott 2/ Curriculum for the real world ✩✩✩✩✩ “A fun-loving educational program for kids. Teachers are great and patient.” - Jessica We use technology stacks and tools relevant in the real world. Students ✩✩✩✩✩ "The teachers are happy and enthusiastic about teaching, and I eventually learn to build code using the most in-demand programming can't help but look forward to the children going to the classroom." - languages (JavaScript and Python) and the most commonly used libraries Yukiko and frameworks. Just like in real startups, certain projects require working as a team. This reinforces long-term learning and builds collaborative skills. Faster learners are further expected to help others. Teaching what they’ve learned is a sign of true understanding. 6/ Connected with large tech companies and startups 3/ Highly-experienced teachers Our more advanced students are invited for visits with tech companies, with opportunities to earn positions on projects with high-level tech Our teachers have several decades of combined experience in teaching teams. For instance, we had a group of our students presenting to and working in computers and technology. They inspire students to Japan’s Google Translate team a translation project they built in one of move out of their comfort zones, take on new challenges, and grow our coding camps and received incredible praise: creatively. No problem has a unique solution in coding. Rather than following a single script or ready-made answers, we provide tools, “To be very honest, I was very impressed. This work is quite impressive. templates, and guidance and work together with students as they work [...] But let me continue because I am so excited. You have found the very out their own solutions to the problems that arise. fundamental problems in Japanese to English translation. I am also impressed by your methodology. [...] What you did is quite right. Methodology wise. Please continue doing it“ - Hideto K., Head of Google 4/ Build first, Theory second Translate Japan. A major element in our approach is learning-by-doing, to give children practical experience that strengthens their comprehension. Students design their own projects and are encouraged to experiment freely. The goal is to prepare for the unpredictability of real-life challenges while understanding that trial-and-error is a necessary part of growth and innovation.
Custom programs Some ideas: We are seeking great partnerships with schools in Kansai. Our teachers are ready to design custom English-based, after- school programs that complement other wonderful curricula! Our process Music Mixers YouTube Video 1. Our team will suggest neglected content Creators areas. 2. Group brainstorm session. What will make this class AMAZING?! 3. We’ll match the right teacher for the job. 4. We’ll prepare a curriculum in 3-month cycles that blows students’ minds! 3D Printing Electronics
English Holiday Camps Every Spring, Summer, and Winter, we host camps that stimulate children creatively, intellectually, and physically. Activities are multidisciplinary, using skills and topics across Art, Math, Science, Social Studies, History, Music, Movement, among others. Each day features a variety of experiences! Learn more about upcoming camps: https://kyotolesson.com/#camps
Where to find us Community Lab N5.5 (250M from Gojo Station) 529 Izumicho, Shimogyō ku, 〒 Kyōto City, Kyōto 600-8188 Contact us Email: hello@kyotolesson.com Web: https://kyotolesson.com Check out our website! Who we are Our teachers have several decades of combined experience in teaching and technology. They inspire students to take on new challenges and grow creatively.
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