Takumi KOBAYASHI

Research Interest:

Economics of Education, Sociology of Education, Education Policy and Planning, Parental Involvement in Ugandan Primary Education, Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training

ORCID:https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6986-4437

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Expected: Mar. 2024)
Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Mar. 2021)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Rikkyo University (Mar. 2019)

Experiences：

Short-term Consultant, World Bank, Europe and Central Asia Region, Education Sector, USA (Apr. 2020- Jun. 2020)
Intern, World Bank, Europe and Central Asia Region, Education Sector, USA (Feb. 2020- Apr. 2020)
Participant, Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa (GLTP), United Nations University (UNU), Tokyo (Jun. 2019- Jun. 2020)
Intern, Makerere University, Uganda (Aug. 2019- Oct. 2019)
Research Assistant, Philippines Banana Plantation Research, Philippines (Mar. 2019)
Intern, AIDS Orphan Support NGO・PLAS, Tokyo (May. 2018- Jan. 2019)
Member, AIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) Japan, Tokyo (Apr. 2015- Mar. 2019)
Assistant teacher, Athirah Islamic School, Indonesia (Aug. 2015- Sep. 2015)

Publications:

Academic Associations:

Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
Japan Society for Africa Educational Research (JSAER)

Academic Conference Presentation:

Kobayashi, T. “The Relationship between Community and Parental Participation and Learning Outcomes in Ugandan Primary Education: An Examination of Cultural Capital Differences”. Poster Presentation presented at the 13th Biennial Conference of the Comparative Education Society of Asia, November 2023.
Kobayashi, T.“The Relationship between Community and Parental Participation and Learning Outcomes in Ugandan Primary Education: An Examination of Cultural Capital Differences” Paper presented at the 32nd Conference of Japan Society for Africa Educational Research, Teikyo University, October 2023.
Kobayashi, T. “Community and Parental Participation in Ugandan Public Primary Education: Focused on Bushenyi and Wakiso Districts” Paper presented at the 27th Conference of Japan Society for Africa Educational Research, Osaka University, April 2021.
Kobayashi, T. “Community and Parental Participation in Ugandan Public Primary Education: Focused on Bushenyi and Wakiso Districts” Paper presented at the 61st Japan Society for Studies on Asian Education (JSSAE), Kyoto University, December 2020.
Kobayashi, T. “Community and Parental Participation in School Management and Quality of Education: The Case of Bushenyi and Wakiso Districts in Uganda” Paper presented at the International Education Development Forum (IEDF) 2020, International Christian University, November 2020.
Kobayashi, T. “The Roles of School Management Committees and Parent Teacher Associations on How They Influence the Level of Parental Involvement in Ugandan Primary Education” Research Proposal presented at the International Education Development Forum (IEDF) 2019, Waseda University, November, 2019.

Award:

United Nations University (UNU) Global Leadership Training Programme (GLTP) Scholarship Student

Language/ Skills:

Japanese (Native), English (Fluent)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), STATA, ATLAS.ti

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:

It is an honor for me to join Prof. Ogawa’s seminar because Prof. Ogawa possesses a great deal of academic and practical experiences in the international development field. Especially, the seminar is conducted in English, so I can discuss with many students around the world about educational development. In addition, the seniors in Prof. Ogawa’s seminar are role models for me, because they have rich experiences and always kindly supports us whenever we need help. The seminar would be a great environment for people who are interested in having a career in international organizations. This is because we can gain academic knowledge and practical experiences throughout seminars and oversea internships/field researches that Prof. Ogawa provides us. I have also gained field research experience in Uganda, and conducted an internship at the World Bank headquarters through Prof. Ogawa’s support. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the educational development field and international organizations, please join us. We will warmly welcome you.