Faculty of Education Associate Professor Ryoji Fukuoka’s column published in the Kyoto Shimbun (August 4th) – Osaka Seikei University

The 49th installment of Associate Professor Fukuoka Ryoji’s serial column in the Faculty of Education was published in the morning edition of the Kyoto Shimbun (August 4, 2024).

Associate Professor Fukuoka is engaged in practical research such as science shows and experimental classes aimed at helping children understand science in an approachable way, and has given numerous lectures, including serving as a supervisor at training sessions for teachers run by the Osaka City Board of Education.

This time,50th Kyoto Shimbun August 4th “Catching Goldfish with a Picture You Draw: The Mystery of Whiteboard Markers”

◇Past articles◇

（No. 49) Kyoto Shimbun, July 7th, “The reason why Shinichi Hoshi is bad at reading is because he has strabismus” Article here

（No. 48) Kyoto Shimbun, June 2nd, “Teacher’s voice: Practice ‘diaphragmatic breathing’ to reduce strain on the throat” Article here

(No. 47) Kyoto Shimbun, May 5th, “Debut as a Shinkigeki scriptwriter: Taking on the challenge of scientific experiments and “breaking away from the fuss over appearance”” Article here

(No. 46) Kyoto Shimbun April 7th “Yoshimoto Shinkigeki x Science: A Stage Script Challenge to Laugh and Learn” Article here

(45th) Kyoto Shimbun March 3rd issue “Familiar plants: A lot to learn from them in our daily lives” article here

(No. 44) Kyoto Shimbun February 4th article “Yoshimoto Shinkigeki Audition 2017: ‘All my strength, five months spent with my friends'” is here

(No. 43) Kyoto Shimbun January 7th “Yoshimoto Shinkigeki Audition 1: ‘The secret to an interview is not to be influenced by others'” Article here

(No. 42) Kyoto Shimbun December 3rd issue “Simple Concept: What you think is actually different – the fun” article is here

(No. 41) Kyoto Shimbun, November 5th, “1 win, 100 losses, 101 experiences that will help you grow” article is here

(No. 40) Kyoto Shimbun, October 1st, “Master Kazuo Kuwabara inherits the loving upbringing technique that does not hurt people” Article here

(No. 39) Kyoto Shimbun, September 3rd, “Omoi: Building relationships where everyone can feel safe” Article here

(No. 38) Kyoto Shimbun, August 6th, “How about this for your independent research? A straw disappears in water!?” Click here for the article

(No. 37) Kyoto Shimbun, July 2nd, “Why not give an answer? The secret to continuing to think” Article here

(No. 36) Kyoto Shimbun June 4th issue “Growing up watching my parents’ backs: My grandfather’s quick decision-making and quick action, and the impact” article is here

(No. 35) Kyoto Shimbun May 7th issue “Floating and Sinking Children: Science Magic Like Magic” article is here

(No. 34) Kyoto Shimbun April 2nd issue “‘Hooking’ and Introduction: Speaking Skills are Key for Teachers and Entertainers” Article here

(No. 33) Kyoto Shimbun March 5th, “Guidepost to Science Education: Raising Children to Be Impressed by the Sunset” Article here

(No. 32) Kyoto Shimbun February 5th article “Dream: Science experiments without borders, let’s do it in Palau” can be found here

(No. 31) Kyoto Shimbun December 4th “Lessons learned from my time as a comedian: Respect everyone you are involved with” Article here

(No. 30) Kyoto Shimbun, November 6th, “Bananas in Kyoto? A chance to learn more if you have questions” article is here

(No. 29) Kyoto Shimbun, October 2nd, “Thankful for my mother’s strategy: ‘Thinking together’ – the joy of being relied upon” Article here

(No. 28) Kyoto Shimbun, September 4th, “Adults set an example for children who don’t think failure is ’embarrassing'” Article here

(27th) Kyoto Shimbun, August 7th, “Teaching science experiments in English: Making picture books and other creative methods” Article available here

(No. 26) Kyoto Shimbun, July 3rd, “Bending squid: Too much care may have cost it its success…” Article here

(25th) Kyoto Shimbun, June 5th, “Mysteries are always there. ‘Why?’ is the seed of science. More people like science.” Click here for the article.

(24th) Kyoto Shimbun, May 1st, “Mechanisms that make people want to listen: roasted sweet potatoes, scientific experiments…the power to overcome language barriers” article is here

(23rd) Kyoto Shimbun April 3rd issue “Challenge: Think positively even if you fail” Article here

(No. 22) Kyoto Shimbun March 6th article “Breaking the language barrier: Scientific experiments and English education have proven effective” can be found here

(21st) Kyoto Shimbun February 6th “Science that broadens your horizons: Look up and see the waxing moon from the right” article here

(20th) Kyoto Shimbun December 5th article “Let’s make a quiz that will make people want to know the answer” is here

(19th) Kyoto Shimbun November 7th “Fishing with my grandmother: rods and bait, completely custom-made” article here

(18th) Kyoto Shimbun October 3rd issue “What you learn is directly connected to your daily life” article can be found here

(17th) Kyoto Shimbun, September 5th, “The origins I gained in Okinawa: the joy of banning teasing and ‘yuntaku'” article can be found here

(16th) Kyoto Shimbun August 1st “Children are like their parents: they no longer fear insects, but grow up to like them” Article here

(15th) Kyoto Shimbun July 4th “Playing with colored water: purple turns red and blue with vinegar and baking soda water” article here

(14th) Kyoto Shimbun June 6th article “The last performance was saved by Charlie Hama” can be found here

(13th) Kyoto Shimbun, May 2nd, “If you have the passion, anyone can convey the joy of learning” Article here

(No. 12) Kyoto Shimbun April 4th issue “Try to be conscious and you might make some exciting discoveries” article here

(No. 11) Kyoto Shimbun March 6th article “Boke and Tsukkomi: Concentration to not miss anything” can be found here

(10th) Kyoto Shimbun February 6th article “Lost in life? Turn regrets and experiences into positives” can be found here

(No. 9) Kyoto Shimbun, December 5th, “The art is learned by watching and copying: A genius at improvisation!? The essence I learned from my daughter” Article here

(No. 8) Kyoto Shimbun, November 7th, “Enjoy life. Even if it’s tough, look forward and get through it.” Click here for the article

(7th) Kyoto Shimbun October 3rd issue “Our family’s reading technique: Providing the best reading opportunity based on interests” article is here

(6th) Kyoto Shimbun, September 5th, “Rules to follow: Don’t hurt anyone, make everyone happy” Article here

(5th) Kyoto Shimbun August 1st, “Characterization as a trigger for wanting to talk” Article here

(4th) Kyoto Shimbun, July 4th, “Manzai by learning from their parents’ backs: growing together through their special skills and interests” article here

(3rd) Kyoto Shimbun June 6th issue “Learn shogi and cooking: Failure ⇛ Correction ⇛ Challenge: Training your mindset” article available here

(2nd) Kyoto Shimbun, May 2nd, “Experiments you can do at home: Enjoy the wonder of the fizz and fluff” article can be found here

(First installment) Kyoto Shimbun April 4th issue “Learning through play: Many discoveries and thoughts while being engrossed” article is here