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Training for Kindergarten Teachers to Improve Work Efficiency by Using Generative AI for kindergarten teachers on 1/7! Scheduled to begin offering in April! Reduces paperwork time by up to 80% and improves quality of childcare

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Ando Planning Co. (Head office: Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi-ken, Japan; Representative Director: Tatsuya Ando) will begin accepting applications for a new training program for kindergarten teachers and childcare workers, "Training for Kindergarten Teachers to Use Generative AI to Improve Work Efficiency," on January 7, 2025. This training program is designed to improve the quality of childcare by streamlining daily work through the use of generative AI. The deadline for accepting applications for training implementation in FY2025, which includes an application for a subsidy for human resource development support from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, is January 20, 2025.


For more information, please visit: https://xn--8uqw7oxsg3u2a7dc.com/lp/2025_ai


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Supervision by kindergarten management consultant Tatsuya Ando


Background of Training Development

In recent years, kindergarten educators have been faced with an increasing workload of paperwork and parental support in addition to childcare duties, making it difficult to maintain and improve the quality of childcare services. To address this issue, we provide a method to improve work efficiency by utilizing the latest AI technology, thereby allowing teachers to spend more time with children and realize higher quality childcare.



Features of the training program

Practical curriculum structure

Through a total of 12 hours of video learning program, participants can systematically learn more than 40 types of document creation skills required on a daily basis, such as preschool newsletters, instructional plans, and documents for parents. The program emphasizes practical content that can be used immediately in the field.


Highly effective work efficiency

Document creation tasks that normally take 30 minutes are reduced to 5-10 minutes. Further efficiency can be achieved by reusing created templates. This allows for approximately 1 hour per day of preparation time for childcare.


Quality Improvement and Standardization

The use of AI makes it possible to create more accurate and easier-to-understand documents, improving the quality of communication with parents. It is also effective in sharing information among staff members and standardizing operations.



Expected Effects

Document preparation time: 80% reduction compared to the previous system

Secured preparation time for childcare: Increased by approximately 1 hour per day

Increased trust from parents: Strengthening relationships through detailed information provision

Information sharing among staff: Smooth communication through standardized documents

Reduced work stress: Decreased psychological burden due to increased efficiency



Curriculum Details (Total 6 sessions, 120 minutes each)

Period 1: Basic knowledge of generative AI and its use in education

Participants will learn the basic mechanism of Generate AI and learn practical application methods through exercises in creating kindergarten and class newsletters. You will also learn how to efficiently create parent-oriented announcements.


Period 2: Practical Document Preparation and Strengthening Responsiveness

Learn how to generate creative ideas for childcare, such as creating appropriate responses to parents' questions, planning seasonal events, and planning indoor play.


Period 3: Event-related Document Preparation Skills

Learn how to efficiently create annual event plans, implementation guidelines for athletic meets, recitals, etc., and handouts for parents. Learn how to create documents that are easy to read and understand.


Period 4: Methods to improve efficiency of daily operations

Learn how to efficiently write observation records and growth and development records for preschool children, how to generate high quality sentences for comments in contact sheets, and how to efficiently create individual support plans.


5th Period: Practice in Recordkeeping and Report Writing

Learn how to efficiently prepare documents necessary for preschool operations, such as compiling monthly activity reports, taking minutes of staff meetings, and drafting preschool training plans.


Period 6: Comprehensive Practice and Work Improvement

Work on practical issues based on what you have learned and formulate specific plans for use in your own preschool. Learn how to standardize and share the document creation process.



Specific skills to be acquired in the training

Streamlining the creation of regular documents

Efficient methods for creating periodical documents such as kindergarten newsletters, weekly and daily plans, health and lunch notices, etc.


Improvement of quality of documents related to events

Techniques for preparing documents necessary for event management, such as event bookmarks, implementation guidelines, and progress reports


Standardization of records and reports

Skills to prepare documents related to child development support, such as child observation records, growth records, and individual support plans


Strengthening of parental relations skills

Document preparation skills to facilitate communication with parents, such as interview records, consultation responses, and contact information



Outline of Training

Target: Kindergarten teachers, nursery school teachers, childcare teachers, on-site leaders, facility directors

Format: Online video learning (LMS compatible)

Duration: 6 months access granted

Course fee: 1,200,000 yen per school (maximum 10 students) *60,000 yen per additional student

Benefit: Up to 75% returnable by utilizing the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Human Resource Development Support Subsidy



■Supervisor Profile

Tatsuya Ando

Kindergarten Management Consultant / Educational Technology Utilization Advisor

In charge of planning, organization, and supervision of this training program. 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood education, supporting management improvement at more than 300 kindergartens nationwide. As a leading expert in improving operational efficiency using generative AI, he has achieved results in many educational fields.



■About Ando Planning Co.

ANDO PLANNING provides consulting and training services specializing in kindergarten management to help solve management issues. In the 30 years since its establishment, the company has provided guidance to kindergartens and nursery schools nationwide, and has produced many successful cases in the areas of "kindergarten recruitment" and "human resource development. Representative Tatsuya Ando's books include "49 Tips to Attract Preschoolers" published by Minshusha and many others.



Company Profile

Company name: ANDO PLANNING Co.

Location: 99-2, Onumada-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi 326-0011

Representative: Tatsuya Ando, President

Establishment: May 8, 1995

Business description: Management guidance specializing in kindergartens / advertising and public relations support

URL : https://xn--8uqw7oxsg3u2a7dc.com/

      https://and-planning.com/

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