Hokkaido University of Education

The Hokkaido University of Education made a new departure as a unique university firmly rooted in the regional society that combines both the arts-science assimilated type of academic research on human and region. Consequently, the faculty members as well as the university hope to contribute to the regional society of Hokkaido and the international society by training talented individuals to lead the regional society in the 21st century.

Under the slogan "Hokkaido University of Education where people foster people", we aim to become "a university that trains students" as a "university of education", or in other words firmly grounded on education. A university with the confidence that students will grow and "a university where students, staff and faculty members respect each other". Most importantly, we aim to become "a university that the people of the local and regional society can trust and depend upon".

Educational activities begin with a perpetual interest in and enthusiasm for the development of human beings. Given our deep and advanced knowledge of modern-day human beings and children as well as our experience-based methods, we constantly foster students’ awareness of the joy and honor of educating people.

The society and education process of the twenty-first century require individuals with integrated knowledge of science and humanities as well as flexibility in active interaction and coexistence. It is therefore essential to help students develop a strong personality and to enhance their capabilities of interacting with society, through varied practices and experiences in all fields including arts and sports. We use the slogan “Creative and Active Liberal Education” to provide modern liberal education.

In the field of education, it is essential to have a strong motivation for striving for others. In modern times, teachers are required to have a sensibility that enables them to understand children’s difficulties and sympathize with them as though the difficulties are their own. They are also required to have a strong motivation for addressing various current issues in the local and world communities. Thus, we aim at the cultivation of motivation at all levels of our educational activities.