Launching the first Egyptian diploma to qualify teachers on Japanese teaching activities “Tokatsu”

Launching the first Egyptian diploma to qualify teachers on Japanese teaching activities “Tokatsu”

Quality education remains the basic pillar of any development project that seeks to shape a more sustainable future; The teacher is not just a transmitter of knowledge, but rather a creator of awareness and founder of values ​​capable of facing various challenges. From this standpoint, the importance of the steps taken by countries to develop the capabilities of their teachers in accordance with global standards and responding to the requirements ofsustainable development.

is highlighted.

In this context, the Education Development Fund of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers announced the launch of the first specialized diploma for preparing teachers of Japanese learning activities “Tokatsu”, in partnership between Egyptian universities andFukui University of Japan. This program comes to constitute a turning point in the path of preparing and qualifying Egyptian teachers, as it links the pioneering Japanese experienceand national needs, and makes education a strategic tool for achieving justice, innovation and sustainability in society.

An academic diploma combining Egyptian and Japanese universities

The launch of the new academic diploma for preparing tokatsu teachers came in partnership between the universities of Ain Shams, Helwan, and the Egyptian-Japanese University, in addition to the Japanese University of Fukui. The diploma grants a dual certificate from the Egyptian universities and from the Japanese university. Thus, it forms an academic and cultural bridge linking Cairo and Tokyo.

This pattern of cooperation is consistent with the national trend to enhance openness to international educational experiences, while ensuring their compatibility with Egyptian reality. Through this partnership, Egyptian teachers receive training equivalent to what is provided in Japan, which contributes to developing the education system locally and giving it more sustainable standards. This cooperation also paves the way for enhancing the exchange of experiences, which opens the door to a broader discussion about the impact of such programs on the future of Egyptian-Japanese schools.

Qualifying teachers according to Japanese quality standards

Dr. Rasha Saad Sharaf – Secretary General of the Education Development Fund – explained that 16 faculty members at the partner Egyptian universities have received extensive training in Japan within the Egyptian-Japanese Partnership Program, which gave them scientific and practical experience that qualifies them to teach courses according to the highest quality standards.

It is worth noting that this model of teacher preparation and qualification is not limited to the theoretical academic aspect only, but also includes direct practical experience within Egyptian-Japanese schools, where theoretical education is combined with practical application. Therefore, this dual experience ensures the graduation of teachers capable of instilling the values ​​of teamwork, problem solving, andactive learning, which are essential elements in building a sustainable society capable of dealing with the challenges of the future.

Where will the new academic diploma for preparing tokatsu teachers study?

The study is scheduled to begin in three main locations: the Girls’ College at Ain Shams University, the Faculty of Education at Helwan University, and the Egyptian-Japanese University in 6th of October City. This geographical distribution aims to ensure ease of access and expand the scope of benefit, which reflects the state’s vision of achieving justice in geographical distribution.

In addition, practical education for teachers will take place within Egyptian-Japanese schools close to the study sites, which achieves an effective integration between theory and practice. This represents an advanced step towards achieving educational integration that establishesthe principles of sustainability, where the teacher becomes a living model of knowledge applied inside and outside the classroom. Hence, it can be said that this program does not only aim to develop teachers’ competence, but rather seeks to establish a sustainable educational model that can be built upon in the future.

Participation of Japanese professors in teaching the diploma

The Fund announced that the program will witness actual participation by Japanese professors in face-to-face teaching inside Egypt, which will enhance the quality of the educational process and give students a unique opportunity to interact with experts who have long experience in applying tokatsu activities. This step enables Egyptian teachers to absorb the Japanese educational philosophy based on discipline, teamwork, and integrated personality development.

The presence of Japanese professors in Egyptian classrooms reflects a new dimension of international partnership, and confirms that the state is not only seeking to import a ready-made model, but rather to create a space for the exchange of experiences to ensure the sustainability of this trend. Here, the importance of strengthening international cooperation is highlighted as one of the entry points to achieving sustainable development, which opens the way for repeating the experience in other educational specializations in the future.

In conclusion, theThe Earth Guards Foundation confirms that what we are witnessing today with the launch of the first diploma to prepare teachers for “Tokatsu” activities represents a turning point in the process of Egyptian education, not only as a new academic program, but because it reflects a shift in the state’s philosophy towards the teacher and his central role in building a sustainable society. A good teacher is one who transforms policies into effective practices, and makes the school a space vibrant with the spirit of cooperation, critical thinking, and shared responsibility towards society and the environment.

From this perspective, the program opens a broad horizon for redrawing the position of education within the sustainable development system, where investment in teacher preparation becomes an investment in human capital capable of conserving resources, establishing a culture of their rationalization, and directing generations towards adopting more sustainable lifestyles.