This course uses the Team-Based learning methodology (TBL, チーム基盤型学習in Japanese), which strongly relies on autonomous preparation before class, individual accountability to team members, group work, application of concepts, and critical thinking. The course emphasizes active participation and teamwork, so students must be prepared to actively engage with the class content.
Students prepare before class with learning materials in the form of book chapters, research manuscripts or audiovisuals, which are distributed before class.
During class time students participate in individual and group activities to check their understanding of the concepts, and whether they can apply them in a real scenario. These activities include individual and team short quizzes, debates, application, and discussion activities. The teacher guides and helps the students by clarifying concepts and answering questions. Lecture time is reduced to a minimum, in the form of interactive debrief sessions.