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| Name | Batsaikhan Javzandulam |
|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia |
| Year / month of graduation | September 2020 |
| Degree obtained | Master’s Degree |
| Position / organization as of March 2021 |
Mongolian National University of Education / Lecturer |
This article was written in March 2021.
Why did you choose Japan, and Hiroshima university for your study?
Japan is unique by its culture and tradition that have been kept during this globalization era. People can experience Japanese food, tea, clothes, and many traditional celebrations and events. It is also one of the developed countries in the world that produces high-quality products such as electronic furniture, cars, and robots.
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Japan amazes me with its many innovative things. One of them is a robot dog aibo that can function as a real pet. Hiroshima University has a higher rank among universities in the world. It is a prestigious university with the best learning environment of a beautiful campus where there are libraries, student support centers, sports clubs, and so on. There are meetings, events, and conferences with people from different parts of the world.
What did you learn and study at Hiroshima university?
By studying at Hiroshima University, I had the opportunity to have inspiring lectures by the professors and interesting conversations with peer students about global education issues. The courses that I chose gave me the opportunity to meet fellow students from many different countries and learn about their rich perspectives during the discussions.
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Through the weekly seminar meetings, I had the chance to study research methods, specifically mixed methods research and qualitative study approach, not only by reading the textbooks but by discussions initiated by critical questions.
My master’s thesis topic was “Herder Parents’ Belief Systems for Preparing Un-preschooled children for Schooling in Rural Mongolia: A qualitative case study” to investigate herder parents’ belief systems for preparing their children for schooling in the context of herder community. I studied literature related to education development policy in Mongolian and global contexts by conducting this qualitative case study. I gathered data in the field based on my research proposal, and I wrote the thesis in the scholarly way.
Did you enjoy your stay in Hiroshima?
The environment in Japan was almost opposite to Mongolia, where I grew up. It is an island country with warm climate conditions, yet Mongolia is landlocked, and it is one of the coldest places in the world. For me, it was beautiful to see flowers were blooming during the wintertime every day in Japan. Even the flowers were blooming on the trees. I enjoyed visiting historical places such as old factories of sake, Miyajima island, and Peace Memorial Park and learn about stories.
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I enjoyed riding a bicycle in Japan because I did not use to ride a bicycle in my home country. I was delighted to watch the beautiful natural environment every day on the way to the Hiroshima University Campus.
Please tell us your current work. Does what you learned or studied at Hiroshima university help you?
After I graduated from Hiroshima University, I continued working as a lecturer for the Mongolian National University of Education. My job responsibilities consist of three main components: Teaching, Publishing, and Service. I teach “Research Methodology” and “Action Research” courses for undergraduate students who will become preschool educators nationwide. For academic publishing, I collaborate with my colleagues on research projects. Any activities that are focused on supporting students’ learning can be considered as service. I have been volunteered to organize the “Student Researcher” club at my university that consists of students who are interested in doing research. Once a week, we meet and share about what we are doing on our research and what new thing learned. All my work at the university is related to research and academic publishing. The study at Hiroshima University was a huge contribution to my professional development as an educator and a researcher.
Participating in international research conferences and publishing my article in a research journal based on my study at Hiroshima University gave me the opportunity to present my study and to communicate with scholars in global contexts. My experiences at Hiroshima University leveled up my academic writing skills, and I can support my students’ research same way.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professors Miwa Chiaki, Nakaya Ayami, and Maki Takayoshi for giving me valuable comments and suggestions for the improvement of my study. I appreciate Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship for selecting me, investing in me, and entrusting me. I understand this investment is for the Mongolian Early Childhood Education field’s future development through my study and work.
Do you recommend Hiroshima university for others to choose?
There are three main reasons why I recommend Hiroshima university for others to choose. First, I was privileged to have academically highly qualified professors who were supportive throughout the program. I used to receive detailed feedback on each of my presentations and paper submissions that were very helpful to improve my academic skills. Second, I had opportunities to have meetings and discussions with fellow students who have various experiences in education field in different country context. I learnt a lot from other students and many of them are now my friends. Lastly, Hiroshima university is a convenient place for studying. Beside peaceful and comfortable learning environment in the campus, living condition is cozy in Hiroshima. I loved Japanese food because it has the best taste and quality.
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