UAAT International Young Visiting Scholar Program
Satoshi Kato
Current Position/Title: Specially Appointed Lecturer
Institutional Affiliation: Global Initiative Center, Kagoshima University
Email: k0294673@kadai.jp
Webpage: https://researchmap.jp/esrki?lang=en
Host Scholar: Tzu-Yang Chao, Associate Professor
Department/Institution: Graduate Institute of Learning and Instruction, National Central University
Biography:
Satoshi Kato is a specially appointed lecturer at Kagoshima University, Japan. His research explores how dilemmas and intercultural differences can be leveraged as productive resources in educational practice. He received the Presidential Award from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 2022 and the Young Researcher Award from the Japanese Society of Community Psychology in 2021.
Lecture [1]:
Time: September 24, 2025, 13:00-14:00
Venue: LS-502, National Central University
Title: Leveraging Intercultural Differences between Taiwan and Japan in Educational Psychology: Exploring Applications of Intercultural Learning for Social Contribution
Abstract:
Educational psychology aims to solve practical problems in education, but recent criticism highlights its narrow focus on classroom settings while overlooking real-world challenges. This lecture introduces case studies of intercultural communication between Taiwan and Japan that bridge academic research and social contribution. Throughout the session, the audience is expected (1) to consider how their study can connect with social contribution, and (2) to explore the benefits and challenges of Taiwan–Japan collaboration in their fields.
Lecture [2]:
Time: September 25, 2025, 10:20-12:10
Venue: 105, Liberal Arts Building 1, National Taiwan Normal University
Title: Intercultural Communication through the Lens of Psychology: Theoretical Frameworks and Case Studies involving Japanese Students
Abstract:
There is growing interest in intercultural communication as various global divides continue to deepen. Psychology offers tools not only for resolving these divides, but also for utilizing them. This lecture takes a threefold approach to this topic from a psychological perspective: (1) introducing key psychological theories, including the concept of courage (e.g., Kato, 2024); (2) presenting case studies of intercultural communication involving Japanese students; and (3) engaging the audience in discussion. By the end of the session, participants are expected to gain psychological insights that can be applied to both ongoing social issues and interpersonal interactions.