Staff Profile

2026.05.25.

XIAO Lan

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E-mail

xiao.lan*oia.hokudai.ac.jp
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Seminar

Comparative Studies in Adult Education

Undergraduate School Affiliation

Graduate School Affiliation

Life-Long Education

Message

My research focuses on issues related to local communities, labor, and migration. Drawing on the perspectives of social and adult education, I examine how education contributes to social integration. With a particular focus on East Asia, I conduct comparative research on how the collaboration of education, welfare, and labor systems empowers individuals and communities. In my educational experience, I have been engaged in study abroad support and international exchange in higher education. My work includes planning and managing study abroad programs, advising students on overseas study opportunities, and supporting international students. I value helping each student grow personally and develop their career through international learning experiences.

Special field

Comparative Studies in Adult Education

Research theme

Comparative Research on Adult Education and the Social Integration of Migrant Workers

Research Keywords

Social Education/ Multicultural Coexistence/ Community Studies/ Empowerment of Migrants/ Comparative Studies in Greater China

Detailed contents of research

My research compares how education, welfare, and labor systems are connected at the community level, with a particular focus on mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan. I am especially interested in educational support and social participation for people who move across borders, including migrant workers and foreign residents.

Using participant observation, interviews, and policy analysis, I have examined community-based learning support and practices of community building. In addition, I have extensive experience in international education administration at universities, including the planning and management of short- and long-term study abroad programs, collaboration with overseas partner institutions, and support for international students. These practical experiences also inform and enrich my research.

Simplified curriculum vitae

After obtaining a Master’s degree in Education from Kyushu University in 2010 and a Ph.D. in Education from Nagoya University in 2016, I joined Hokkaido University in June 2016.

Research achievements

肖蘭著『現代中国の就労・自立支援教育：都市コミュニティにおける労働・福祉と成人教育』北海道大学出版会，2019年2月

肖蘭「マカオにおける成人継続教育の展開―一国両制度下の産業発展と非高等教育に着目して―」，『日本公民館学会年報』第18号，2021年11月，163-176頁査読有　　

Lan XIAO. The Role of Vocational Education and Training in Multicultural Integration in Taiwan.Collection of Papers of AASVET 2020 (16th Conference in Japan) “Study and Training for Work and Vocation in Society 5.0 (4.0)” Online. pp.72-80. 査読有

肖蘭「香港の成人教育と生涯学習―返還前後の変化に注目して―」，『東アジア社会教育研究』第24号，2019年9月，132-147頁

肖蘭「中国の社区教育施設における就労支援の取り組みに関する考察―離島地域の産業転換との関連から―」，『日本公民館学会年報』第14号，2017年11月，70-80ページ査読有

Society Affiliation

The Japan Society for the Study of Adult and Community Education/ Japanese Educational Research Association/ Japan Society for Studies on Asian Education/the Japan Society for the study of Kominkan etc.

Classes in charge

学部：

国際交流科目Arts and Science Courses in English: Experiencing Intercultural Collaboration

国際交流科目Arts and Science Courses in English: Experiencing Japan: Culture Shock and Society

全学教育科目：移民と社会を考える

国際交流科目Arts and Science Courses in English: Immigrants and Society

全学教育科目：留学でひらくキャリアデザイン

大学院・未定

Detailed profile

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