Yōji Takikawa (, 1949–) is a Japanese

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and professor at the Center for Educational Research and Development, Tokai University, specializing in science education

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. In 1986, he organized a circle for practice in science education, which has ultimately developed into a

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named ''Garireo-Kōbō'' (literally, ''Galileo Studio'') with Takikawa being the chairperson of trustees.

Biography

Yōji Takikawa was born in

Okayama prefecture is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. Okayama Prefecture has a population of 1,906,464 (1 February 2018) and has a geographic area of 7,114 Square kilometre, km2 (2,746 sq mi). Okayama Prefectur ...

and studied at . He graduated from the Department of

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at the School of Science and Engineering,

Saitama University Saitama University (埼玉大学, ''Saitama Daigaku'') is a Japanese national university located in a suburban area of Sakura-ku, Saitama City, capital of Saitama Prefecture in Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1873, it became a national unive ...

in 1972. After completing his

master's degree A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Tokyo Gakugei University Tokyo Gakugei University (東京学芸大学, ''Tōkyō gakugei daigaku'') is a national university in Koganei, Tokyo. Founded in 1873, it was chartered as a university in 1949. It is also known as ''Gakudai'' (学大) and TGU, for short. In add ...

in 1975, he became a teacher at International Christian University High School in 1979. Takikawa completed his doctor's degree with his doctoral thesis titled "The Process of Understanding Natural Science as Seen in Class Activities: A Case Study in Mechanics". Takikawa visited the

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from September 1999 to August 2000. He studied at a teacher's trainings course in

Cambridge University , mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts. Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge. , established = , other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...

. From 2006, he was a visiting professor at College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, before gaining his current position in 2010.

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* * * * Japanese educators University of Tokyo faculty Tokai University faculty Saitama University alumni Tokyo Gakugei University alumni International Christian University alumni 1949 births Living people {{Education-stub

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