FY 2007 Research Digest is a project of the Institute research, contract research commissions from the Ministry of Education, the Scientific Research and study grants, ending in 2007, reports came out regarding what , and its outlines.

Research on the education system

1. Study on Issues in Unified Elementary and Lower Secondary Education

• Leader: KOMATSU Ikuo, Director, Department for Educational Policy and Evaluation Research

2. Study on the Future of Upper Secondary Education

• Leader: KUDO Bunzo, Director, Department for Elementary and Secondary Education Research

Research on Elementary and Secondary Education

Study on improvement of standards of curriculum implementation

3. Comprehensive Study on Career Education in Schools-Curricular Approaches to Cultivating Qualities and Abilities Needed for Social Independence among Schoolchildren

• Leader: MIYAKE Masao, Director, Department for Curriculum Research, Curriculum Research Center

4. Study on Outlooks and Methods for Teaching Respect for Life in Biology Education

• Leader: HATOGAI Taro, Senior Researcher, Department for Curriculum Research, Curriculum Research Center

5. Study on the Development of Teaching Materials for Cultivating Scientific Outlooks in Secondary Education using Topics in Sustainable Development

• Leader: MATSUBARA Shizuo, Senior Researcher, Department for Curriculum Research, Curriculum Research Center

6. Tracking Survey on Changing Perceptions and Attitudes to Science and Mathematics among Schoolchildren

• Leader: SARUTA Yuji, Senior Researcher, Department for Curriculum Research, Curriculum Research Center

A study on student leadership

7. Basic Research on Violent Behavior in Elementary School Students-Underlying Causes and Response Measures

• Leader: TAKI Mitsuru, Senior Researcher, Guidance and Counseling Research Center

Research on teacher

8. International Symposium on Education Reform 2006-The Changing Teaching Profession in the Knowledge Society

• Leader: KOMATSU Ikuo, Director, Department for Educational Policy and Evaluation Research

Research on Higher Education

9. Study on Contemporary Changes and Multipronged Development of Higher Education: Issues and Directions in Higher Education Finance

• Leader: TSUKAHARA Shuichi, Director, Department for Higher Education Research

10. Study on Roles and Functions of Center Organizations for Improving Education in Universities

• Leader: KAWASHIMA Keiji, Senior Researcher, Department for Higher Education Research

Survey on Lifelong Learning

11. Empirical Research on Career Development of Science Majors with High Academic Credentials: Examining the Problem of Unemployment among Persons with High Academic Credentials

• Leader: IWASAKI Kumiko, Senior Researcher, Department for Lifelong Learning Policy Research

12. FY 2007 Public Symposium on Educational Research-An Invitation to Career Education

• Leader: YORIMOTO Yuiki, Director, Department of Research Planning and Development

Research on International Educational Cooperation

13. FY 2007 Study on APEC Education Cooperation International Research and Cooperation Forum

• Leader: WATANABE Ryo (Director, Department for International Research and Co-operation)

Practical research on social education

14. Study on Internet-Based Seminars

• Leader: BABA Yujiro, Director, Practical Social Education Research Center

15. Research on Vitalization of Community Educational Functions to Support Home Education

• Leader: BABA Yujiro, Director, Practical Social Education Research Center

16. Research on Hands-On Training

• Leader: BABA Yujiro, Director, Practical Social Education Research Center

17. Study on the Role of Social Education Coordinators and Methods of Enhancing Their Skills

• Leader: BABA Yujiro, Director, Practical Social Education Research Center

18. Study on Formulation and Assessment of Local Government Social Education Plans

• Leader: BABA Yujiro, Director, Practical Social Education Research Center

19. Study on Promotion of School Support Volunteer Activities

• Leader: BABA Yujiro, Director, Practical Social Education Research Center

Research on Educational Facilities

20. Investigative Research on Disaster Prevention Capability at School Facilities When Utilized as Emergency Evacuation Sites

• Leader: SHIMPO Koichi, Director, Educational Facilities Research Center