Center for the Studies of Higher Education, Nagoya University

Associate Professor Toshiki NAKAI nakai@cshe.nagoya-u.ac.jp +81-52-789-5385

*Profile

I am responsible for research and development for quality improvement and assurance in university education. I focus especially on effective teaching methods, faculty development, and organizational support for quality teaching and learning. Recently I finally developed the Japanese version of Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education with my colleagues. I teach professional courses, "Organization and Leadership in Higher Education" and "Student Development in the Higher Education"at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. I also enjoy teaching a freshman seminar.

Areas of Specialization

• Faculty Development
• Higher Education Management
• Education in Developing Countries

Higher Education

Work Experience

*Selected Publications

Books

• Nakai, T. and H. Nakajima, "Effective Teaching Method Using WebCT" in Emit Japan, WebCT: E-learning Community in Universities, 2005, pp.178-183.
• Nakai, T., "Philippines Higher Education" in T. Umakoshi, Higher Education in Asia and Oceania, Tamagawa University Press, 2004, pp.171-191
• Nakai, T., T.Yamazato, H. Nakajima, H. Okada, E-Learning Handbook, Manahouse, 2003
• Ikeda, T., K. Todayama, M. Chikada, T. Nakai, Teaching Tips, Tamagawa University Press, 2001.

Handbooks

• Center for the Studies of Higher Education at Nagoya University, Seven Suggestions for Good Teaching and Learning at Nagoya University, 2005.
• Center for the Studies of Higher Education at Nagoya University, Teaching Handbook for Professional School, Nagoya University, 2004.

Articles

• Nakai, T., "How student learn in the University", University and Education, No.40, 2005, pp.22-37.
• Nakai, T. and H. Nakajima, "Implications from the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education", Nagoya Journal of Higher Education, vol. 5, 2005, pp.283-299.
• Nakajima, H. and T. Nakai, "The Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education and Inventories for Students, Faculty and Institutions", Journal of University Education Research, No.2, 2005, pp.71-80.
• Nakai, T., Share Ideas on Teaching, Chemistry, No. 59, 2004, pp.42-44.
• Nakai, T., Higher Education Reform for Globalization in Philippines, in Y. Outsuka, Higher Education Reform for Globalization in Asian Countries, The Report of Scientific Research (B)(1) , Nagoya University, 2004, pp.47-61.
• Yokoyama, K., T. Nakai, "The Relationships between the State and the Universities in England: The Context of Corporate Plan", Nagoya Journal of Higher Education, vol. 4, 2004, pp.73-89.
• T. Nakai, "Undergraduate Curriculum Reform at Nagoya University since 1991", in A. Arimoto (ed.) Undergraduate Curriculum Reform at National Universities since 1991, Hiroshima Reviews in Higher Education, 2004.
• Nakai, T., T. Torii, M. Sakai, T. Ikeda, "The Management Information System at Nagoya University", Nagoya Journal of Higher Education, vol. 3, 2003, pp.47-65.
• Nakajima, H., T. Nakai, M. Chikada, T. Torii, T. Ikeda, "The Development of a Web-based Course Management Tool for Faculty Development", Nagoya Journal of Higher Education, vol. 3, 2003, pp.67-81.
• Nakai, T., "Online Teaching Tips for University Teachers: A Reflection on Nagoya University's Experience" in Computer and Education, no.10, 2001, pp.29-34.
• Nakai, T., "Teaching Tips for Faculty Development, Journal of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, vol. 86, no.2, 2003, pp.74-77.
• Ikeda, T., H. Ide, T. Nakai, "Creating a Faculty Developing Program focused on Course Design" in Journal of Higher Education and Lifelong Learning, no. 10, 2002, pp.21-29.
• Mulready, P., T. Nakai, T. Ikeda, "Scaling the Paradigm: The Creation of an Online Learning Community at Deakin" in Nagoya Journal of Higher Education, vol. 2, 2002, pp.93-112.
• Nakai, T., "Online Teaching Tips for University Teachers: A Reflection on Nagoya University's Experience" in Computer and Education, no.10, 2001, pp.29-34.
• Ikeda, T, M. Chikada, T. Nakai, H. Ide, "Course Analysis based on Cost Effectiveness Method" in Nagoya Journal of Higher Education, no.1, 2001, pp.45-65.
• Nakai, T., "Higher Education in the Philippines" in College Management, no.103, 2001, pp.58-62.
• Nakai, T., "Impact of the Online Teaching Tips", in Research on Teaching Method for the First Year Student, 2001, 17-27.
• Nakai, T., "Private Higher Education Institution in the Philippines" in Journal of the Japan Society for Educational System and Organization, no.7, 2000, pp.204-208.
• Nakai, T., "The Problems and Prospects of Higher Education" in Philippine Study, no.1, 2000, pp.73-82.
• Nakai, T. and T. Umakoshi, "Class Size and Student Ratings of University Teaching: The Case of Nagoya University" in Research in Higher Education, no.30, 2000, pp.109-123.
• Nakai, T., "Public and Private Sectors in Universalizing Junior Secondary Education" in Universalizing Basic Education in Indonesia: Bottom-Up Approaches in Educational Planning and Management for School-Based Reform, Development and Culture 26, ed. Y. Hirosato, Nagoya University, 1998, pp.22-35.
• Nakai, T. and N. Suzuki, "Analytical Tools for Education Sector" in Structure and Features of Educational Development Process in Developing Countries, ed. Y. Hirosato, Nagoya University, 1998, pp.324-352.
• Nakai, T., "The Role of Private School at the Expansion of Secondary Education: The Case of Philippines and Indonesia" in Educational Assistance Policy to Developing Countries, ed. M. Ushiogi, Nagoya University, 1997, pp.59-94.
• Ushiogi, M., T. Nakai et al., "Classification of Developing Countries by Cluster Analysis" in Educational Assistance Policy to Developing Countries, ed. M. Ushiogi, Nagoya University, 1997, pp.95-111.

*Online Products (collaborative products)

Seven Suggestions for Good Teaching and Learning at Nagoya University

http://www.cshe.nagoya-u.ac.jp/seven/

Course Support Syllabus

http://www.cshe.nagoya-u.ac.jp/gs/

Teaching Tips at Nagoya University,

http://www.cshe.nagoya-u.ac.jp/tips/