Teacher Professinal Development
The Japan Foundation offers numerous training
opportunities for teachers of Japanese. These include intensive
language seminars conducted in Sydney, as well as programmes
conducted by our offices in Japan. |
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NALSSP Japan Foundation In-Country Teacher Study Tour |
Eleven ACT teachers recently returned after participating in an in-country study tour to Japan with a 10 day language and culture program at the Japan Foundation Language Institute in Osaka. This project was an integral part of the ACT DET’s NALSSP strategy and followed 20 weeks of University study.
Full report and photo gallery click here. |
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JENESYS In-Japan Teacher Training Program |
As part of the Japan East Asia Network of Exchange Students and Youths (JENESYS) program, the Japan Foundation, Japan is inviting teachers of Japanese from East Asian countries to participate in a 2 month training program at our Urawa Institute, Japan. The program will comence on May 20, 2009 and finish on July 17, 2009, all costs including airfares will be covered by the Japan Foundation. Applications should be submitted directly to the Japan Foundation, Sydney. The application has been extended to 5 February, 2009. Please read the course guidelines carefully before submitting your application. A screening panel will be held in late January to decide 3 successful Australian candidates, the Japan Foundation, Japan will advise all applicants of the result in February.
If you have any queries regarding this program and the application process please feel free to contact the Program Coordinator, Angela O'Connell, on (02) 8239 0083 or email angela_oconnell@jpf.org.au. |
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Guideline |
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Application form |
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Please submit applications to the following address;
JENESYS Teacher Training
ATTN: Angela O'Connell
The Japan Foundation, Sydney Shop 23, Level 1, Chifley Plaza
2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000
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Teacher
training opportunities in Australia |
| These programmes
are conducted by the Japan Foundation, Sydney. |
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| Intensive
Seminars for Teachers of Japanese new! |
The Japan Foundation conducts Intensive Seminars for teachers of Japanese at the Japan Foundation, Sydney Centre twice a year.
These four-day seminars focus on Japanese language teaching methodology, use and creation of teaching resources and proficiency upgrading. Participants are immersed in the Japanese language and culture, enabling them to enhance their Japanese skills in an authentic environment. The seminar also provides an ideal opportunity to network with other Japanese teachers and share ideas and resources.
The Japan Foundation covers the cost of accommodation and some meals. Participants are responsible for their own transport to and from Sydney but are often assisted by their school or educational authority.
We hope that after the seminar participants return to their classrooms motivated with fresh new ideas and enhanced Japanese language skills to pass onto their students.
Applications must be submitted through Educational Authorities in each state. Applications sent directly to the Japan Foundation are not accepted.
Click Here to view the seminar guidelines.
If you have any queries about the Intensive Seminars, please contact the Program Coordinator, Amanda Thompson on (02) 8239 0080 or email amanda_thompson@jpf.org.au. |
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| The Japan Foundation, Sydney Special Half-Day Seminar |
| The AFMLTA conference will be held from July 10th to 12th and the JSAA-ICJLE conference will be held from the evening of July 13th to 16th in Sydney. In conjunction with these two conferences and to offer an opportunity for those who cannot attend, we will conduct a half-day seminar for teachers of Japanese. Please come and join our workshops! |
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| Content and Schedule |
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| 1:00 - 2:30 |
Workshop 1: "Nihongo "Doki-Doki" Taiken Koryu Katsudo-shu: Japanese through Real Activities" |
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Presenter : Nanae Kumano
(The Japan Foundation, Japanese Language Institute, Kansai)
In this workshop, we will introduce a new teaching resource "Nihongo "Doki-Doki" Taiken Koryu Katsudo-shu: Japanese through Real Activities" http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/report/12.html. This book introduces 11 activities that utilize resources outside the classroom, plus 12 "Nippon guides" which teachers can use to introduce Japanese Culture and Society with Power Point in simple Japanese. |
| 2:30-2:45 |
Break |
| 2:45-4:45 |
Workshop 2: J-Movies in your class! |
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Presenter : Koji Matsumoto (The Japan Foundation, Sydney)
In this workshop, we will introduce some ideas for using Japanese movies in a Japanese classroom. We will watch a J-Movie and look at related task sheets for your students. |
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2:45-3:00 Orientation
3:00-4:30 Screening of "Happy Family Plan"（しあわせ家族計画）
4:30-4:45 Discussion & idea sharing |
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* The opening reception of JSAA-ICJLE will start from 5:30 at the Art Gallery of NSW. The Art Gallery of NSW is about a 10min walk from the JF, Sydney.
* Booking is necessary for this opening reception. For more information about the reception, please check this site. http://jsaa-icjle2009.arts.unsw.edu.au/en/events.html |
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| One
Day Seminars |
| One-day or after
school seminars are periodically conducted at the Japan Foundation.
These short seminars provide teachers with an opportunity to
gain ideas and resources, brush up their Japanese and enjoy
networking with other teachers of Japanese. |
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| Online
Basic Course for Teachers |
| Online learning
for school teachers of Japanese. Study basic grammar and expressions
for the classroom at your own pace. |
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Support
for Teacher Training |
| Support
Programme for Seminars and Conferences Furthering Japanese Language
Education |
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Under this grant programme, financial support is provided
to Australian teachers’ associations, academic societies and
higher educational and research institutions carrying out
seminars, workshops, training courses and academic meetings
concerning Japanese-language education.
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| Short-
and Long-Term Training Programs for Foreign Teachers of Japanese |
| These programmes
provide teachers of Japanese with an opportunity to improve
their Japanese language skills and teaching methodology, and
to deepen their knowledge of Japan. |
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| Duration: |
Short-Term - approx. 2 months (May-Jun, Jul-Aug or Feb-Mar)
Long-Term - approx. 6 months (September - March) |
| Venue: |
The
Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa |
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For
further details, please see the Grants
page of this website. |
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| 在外邦人日本語教師研修 (For
Japanese Abroad) |
| 海外に長年在住している日本人日本語教師を対象にして、日本語教授法やワークショップを中心に研修を行います。さらに、研修生同士の情報交流などを通じて、研修生が日頃抱えている問題の解決方法や母語話者講師としての役割を共に考えます。
実施期間： 11月〜12月（約1ヶ月）
実施場所： 国際交流基金日本語国際センター（埼玉県さいたま市浦和区北浦和）
詳細は、このサイトの助成事業案内（英文のみ）をご覧下さい。 |
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Enquiries |
For further information
about any of these programmes, please contact:
Angela O'Connell
Tel: (02) 8239 0077
Email: angela_oconnell@jpf.org.au |
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