The Asia Education Leader Course (AELC) is pleased to share the schedule for the Winter 2026 Pre-Study Series held from November 2025 to January 2026.

The series provides opportunities for diverse dialogues and discussions on critical issues in education, globalization and sustainable development. Participants will not only deepen knowledge and understanding of the issues presented by educational scholars, but will also consider and discuss alternative/new educational approaches. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring educational scholars and practitioners to share and generate ideas with peers and scholars committed to shaping the future of education in the Asia-Pacific Region. As such, it is also preparation for students who will join the AEL Summer Course 2025.

Three sessions will be held as outlined below. Each two-hour session begins with a lecture by a scholar in the field, followed by student group discussions, student group presentations and comments from the lecturer. 

 ◆ Session 1: FRI November 14, 2025, 16:30-18:30

     Topic: From Mobility to Mutuality: Higher Education, Diplomacy, and Forging Futures in Asia

     Lecturer: Professor Sarah Asada (Kyoritsu Women's University)

◆ Session 2: FRI December 12, 2025, 16:30-18:30

     Topic: Promoting Equity and Quality in Education through Technology-Enhanced Learning

     Lecturer: Research Professor Hyojin Lee (Korea University)

◆ Session 3: FRI January 9, 2026, 16:30-18:30

     Topic: Building Equitable Educational Futures through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

     Lecturer: Associate Professor Dr. Fuangarun Preededilok (Chulalongkorn University)

Students of the Graduate School of Education/Faculty of Education, Tohoku University, who are registered for “International Research and Practice II” are required to participate in all sessions.