At Josho Gakuen High School, where various initiatives are underway to foster globally active students, students in the Global Inquiry Course participated in a corporate exploration school trip to Indonesia in early October. In November, follow-up learning activities included an online international exchange and an "International Exchange Connecting to the Future" event presented by SMBC, themed around SDG 12, "Responsible Consumption and Production." This article introduces the follow-up learning activities from the corporate exploration school trip. 

Josho Gakuen High School goes on a school trip to Bali, Indonesia

In early October, students from Josho Gakuen High School's Global Studies course visited Bali, Indonesia, on a school trip. During the trip, the students came up with proposals to help solve problems faced by local companies. In the process of coming up with their proposals, the students conducted interviews at local supermarkets and prepared for local product sales events, including creating flyers. At the end of the trip, each group held a sales event for local people, using the flyers they had created, and also gave presentations in English to the presidents of each company.

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〇 Online exchange was held as a follow-up training for the school trip

On November 7th and 14th, students participated in an online international exchange with Taiwanese students, building on what they learned on their school trip. Aiming to deepen their awareness and learning through their cross-cultural experiences on the Bali school trip, the online exchange with students from overseas took place. In the exchange class held on November 7th, students conducted interviews and communicated in English, building on the awareness of different cultures and values ​​they gained on the school trip. On November 14th, an international exchange was held on the theme of the appeal of Japan, with the aim of reflecting on their own country's culture upon returning home. There were moments when the students had fun talking about their favorite anime, and we hope that by spending time talking about common topics with students of the same age, they were able to gain a new appreciation for Taiwanese culture, as well as the connections Japan has with various countries around the world, in addition to the Indonesia they visited.

Through the school trip and follow-up learning, students visit overseas and interact with companies and local people, developing the ability to proactively solve problems even in situations with different cultures and languages, and aiming to continue their learning after returning home.

Furthermore, based on what they learned on the company exploration school trip and follow-up learning, an online program (SMBC Presents "International Exchange for the Future") was held in November in which students from Josho Gakuen High School discussed SDG 12, "Responsible Consumption and Production," with students from overseas. Details of the program will be introduced in the next feature!

■Joso Gakuen Educational Corporation

Kansai Engineering College was founded in 1922. Currently, it houses Osaka Institute of Technology, Setsunan University, Hiroshima International University, Josho Gakuen Junior and Senior High School, and Josho Keiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School. Based on this educational philosophy, "We cultivate a spirit of independence and self-reliance and a broad perspective on careers, and by enabling students to advance to higher education with a sense of purpose, we aim to develop human resources who can thrive in the real world in the future." As an advanced educational institution, we work in collaboration with universities within the school, making use of educational and research resources, and through various international education programs, including overseas school trips, we aim to develop human resources who can thrive in global society.

■ Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

SMBC Group has inherited the business spirit of its origins, Mitsui and Sumitomo, and has established its management philosophy as contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by resolving social issues.

Furthermore, our medium-term management plan for fiscal 2023-2025, "Plan for Fulfilled Growth," positions the creation of social value as a pillar of our management.

SMBC Group employees will be implementing their own "Shaka Kachi"*Shakakachi Day" works with customers and local communities in Japan and around the world to solve social issues and engage in social contribution activities.

*SMBC Group's motto for "creating social value"

With the World

To contribute to the creation of sustainable educational environments worldwide, we provide international exchange programs for over 20,000 children annually at over 500 schools in 67 countries. Our goal is to create an educational environment where children around the world can engage in international exchange, regardless of economic disparity or background. From "online international exchange" utilizing the ICT environment established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's GIGA School Initiative to "overseas educational trips" that go beyond mere sightseeing, we provide services aimed at making friends and fostering connections and cooperation with people around the world. Our services are widely used by local governments nationwide, as well as elementary, junior high, and high schools, universities, and companies. In a post-event survey, over 90% of participants stated that they would like to visit the people they interacted with, paving the way for new approaches to international education and CSR.

reference:https://www.highs.josho.ac.jp/high/70011/