EBA Diversity Fieldwork 2022

The EBA Fieldwork Program is an on-site, immersive experience where participants apply the Evidence-Based Approach to real-world issues. The EBA Diversity Fieldwork 2022 focuses on inclusivity in Japan, exploring the question, “How can Japan become a more inclusive place?” from the perspective of younger generations in the Brazilian community in Japan. Over the course of the program, learners investigate issues related to globalization, immigration, education, career pathways, and access to information in Japanese society.

Participants actively apply the EBA method in practice through evidence-based skills development, field data collection, interviews, online workshops, discussion, and reflection. In collaboration with field masters and local Brazilian junior high and high school students, participants examine the lives, career paths, and future aspirations of Brazilian youth residing in Japan. They also engage with Brazilian families raising children in Japan and Brazilian students attending graduate schools in Japan, connecting primary data with broader questions of inclusion and sustainable society.

By completing this program, learners strengthen their ability to collect and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, engage with international communities, and propose evidence-based solutions for improving access to educational and career information. The experience deepens their understanding of inclusivity, diversity, and community-based collaboration, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to a more inclusive and sustainable society.

Study Requirement: 90 hours, including pre- and post-fieldwork activities

Topics Covered in This Course

Inclusivity in Japan: Examining how Japan can become a more inclusive place by considering the experiences, perspectives, and challenges of younger generations from the Brazilian community in Japan.
Education, Career Paths, and Access to Information: Investigating how Brazilian youth residing in Japan access information related to education, work, scholarships, language skills, and future career opportunities.
Globalization, Immigration, and Sustainable Society: Exploring the current situation of globalization and immigration in Japan and connecting these issues to the creation of an inclusive and sustainable society.
Locations Visited: Participants conduct fieldwork in Tokyo and online environments, collaborating with field masters, Brazilian junior high and high school students, Brazilian families raising children in Japan, and Brazilian students attending graduate schools in Japan.
Field Observations and Reflection: Participants collect primary data, conduct interviews, engage in discussions and sharing sessions, and reflect on how evidence-based approaches can improve access to information and promote inclusion.

Learning Outcomes

This course offers learners the ability to:

Apply the Evidence-Based Approach (EBA) to real-world field research challenges.
Understand the issues and challenges related to access to education and work information by international communities in Japan.
Collect primary data, including quantitative and qualitative data, in online and field-based environments.
Investigate the lives, career paths, and future aspirations of Brazilian youth residing in Japan.
Analyze how globalization, immigration, language, and information access shape educational and career opportunities.
Engage with international communities and local stakeholders through interviews, workshops, discussions, and reflection.
Communicate findings through evidence-based storytelling and presentation.
Propose possible solutions to increase and promote access to information with contributions from Japanese and international students from different grades.

Related Courses

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Criteria

This badge was awarded to the learners who completed the following criteria:

Participate in pre-workshop activities in preparation for the fieldwork.
Join the fieldwork and actively participate in all field activities.
Present outcomes of the fieldwork and further developments during the final public presentation.
Successfully complete the fieldwork’s final report.