معرفی
Takako Takano is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society, with additional roles at Nagoya University's Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports. She holds a PhD in Outdoor Environmental & Sustainability Education (University of Edinburgh), M.Phil in Environmental Science (Cambridge), and MA in Sociology (Waseda). Her career spans roles at Rikkyo University, Tokyo Nogyo University, and Waseda University since 2004.
- Key Research Areas:
- Sustainability Education
- Place-Based Learning
- Community Development
- Environmental Sociology
- Cultural Integration in Curriculum
Her 15 most recent articles (2004-2021) focus on land-based education, cross-cultural sustainability programs, and long-term impacts of outdoor experiences. These works analyze cases from Alaska, Japan, Micronesia, and global symposia, emphasizing cultural-environmental bonds, student self-awareness, and policy adaptation.
- Scientific Awards:
- Dragonfly Award (2019)
- The Butterfly Award (2018)
- Waseda University Teaching Award (2016)