Ep 38 - The academic integrity & assessment landscape in Japan, and where to next, post-Covid

In this video, Professor Tosh Yamamoto discusses his role at Kansai University, and his mission to instil a passion for lifelong learning in students beyond graduation.

Examining Japanese perspectives on academic integrity, Professor Yamamoto draws on Japan’s traditional educational paradigm, while supporting academic integrity’s universal relevance.

He explores the ‘promise and proof’ of original thinking and how it can be applied through authentic assessment, and advocates for a deeper digital transformation in Japan towards new best practices that reach every corner of an institution.

What should Japanese institutions consider in strengthening learning outcomes in a post-Covid world? Watch the video for Professor Yamamoto’s vision for the future of higher education in Japan.