CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [June 14] “Education and Well-being: The Study of Happiness”

Learning of Tomorrow

2023.06.11
[June 14] “Education and Well-being: The Study of Happiness”

This week’s Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium focuses on “Education × Well-being.” We are pleased to welcome Professor Maeno from Keio SDM, a leading expert in the science of happiness.

"The science of happiness" refers to the study of the mechanisms by which people experience happiness from the perspectives of psychology and statistics. Since 2012, the United Nations has been releasing the "World Happiness Report," and there has been a great deal of interest in the topic of "happiness."

A key concept in the science of happiness is “well-being.” Well-being refers not only to physical health but also to a state of mental and social well-being.

We will hear from Professor Maeno, who conducts research on the science of happiness with a focus on education and well-being, about how to promote well-being in school education moving forward.

We hope you'll join us.

https://lot.or.jp/report/11049/


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”