Shimada Lab
Expanding Human Potential Through Education
Research
Why does the education you receive shape the possibilities for your future?
Global Citizenship Education
Can education contribute to building a better society?
Research Fremework
We will conduct a comprehensive analysis at the macro (educational systems and policies), meso (schools and organizations), and micro (learning and experiences) levels.
Analysis level
Education Systems and Policies
Institutional Design, Policy, and Governance
Schools and Organizations
School Autonomy, Leadership, and Disparities Among Schools
Learning and Experience
Learning Outcomes, Non-Cognitive Skills, Global Citizenship Education
Main Outcomes and Perspectives
Educational equity
Educational opportunities, educational outcomes, and social mobility
Quality of School
Learning environment, school effectiveness, and disparities between schools
Learning and personal growth
Learning outcomes, non-cognitive skills, and global citizenship
Research Method
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We select the appropriate methodology based on the specific research question. We focus primarily on quantitative analysis, while supplementing it with qualitative analysis to provide context for the data. We also employ mixed-methods research that combines both approaches.
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Through international comparisons, we aim to contextualize the research questions themselves and elucidate universal laws and causal relationships.
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Through policy analysis, we work to generate evidence and make recommendations that can inform solutions to educational challenges.
Quantitative Analysis
Statistical Analysis of Large-Scale Survey Data
Qualitative Analysis
Interviews and Case Studies
Mixed Methods
A combination of quantitative and qualitative research
International Comparison
Relativization and Universal Laws /
Elucidating Causal Relationships
Policy and Institutional Analysis
Policy Evaluation /
Evidence Generation and Policy Recommendations
Long-term Vision
We aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of the education system, schools, and learning, and through evidence-based education policies and school practices, contribute to the realization of a society where everyone can fully realize their potential.
Status of obtaining Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
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International comparative study on the diverse educational effects of decentralization in schools (contributed research) NEW
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) April 2026 - March 2029
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Comparative study on SDGs and education administration/finance (shared research)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) April 2022 - March 2026
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An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Economic and Educational Achievement Policies for the Poor: A Case Study of Education Cost Support and Infant Care in Kenya (Representative)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Young Scientists, April 2022 - March 2025
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International Comparative Study of Educational Decentralization: Through Hierarchical and Financial Analysis and a Mixed Examination of Diverse Effects (Contributed)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) April 2019 - March 2023