As a precautionary measure against COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), tests on August 4-10 at PHJ01 and PHJ02 (Manila) have been cancelled.
Prometric will send the email to those who applied the tests. Please wait for a while.
Test Schedule: please see here.
Test schedule in September was released. Please refer to the links below.
http://ac.prometric-jp.com/test…/…/schedule/Schedule_F1.html
Application will start on August 11.
先生の輪は、日本語教師の交流の場です。もっと楽しく、もっとおもしろく一緒に日本語教育を勉強しましょう！
“Sensei no Wa” is open to both experienced and neophyte Japanese-language teachers, and offers a platform for information exchange with one’s peers. It is for the further encouragement of Japanese Language Education and aims to support professional enrichment and network expansion through interactive learning.
Theme:
Report by grantees of the Basic Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese-Language
海外日本語教師 基礎研修 (September 3, 2019 – February 2, 2020)
Report 1: “Teaching Kana Using the ARCS Model of Motivation.”
Ms. Mary Rose B. Antonio (Nihongo Center Foundation Inc.)
Report 2: “Teaching Culture Using PPP (Practice, Product, Perspective) approach”
Ms. Almaluna C. Lumapac (Abellana National School, Cebu)
Overview:
Ms. Antonio and Ms. Lumapac attended the Basic Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese-Language 海外日本語教師 基礎研修 conducted by The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa (NC: Nihongo Kokusai Center). Both of them are going to do a presentation on a topic in the training course which impressed them the most. They will both introduce an educational approach for effective teaching.
The ARCS model is an instructional design approach that focuses on the motivational aspects of an effective learning environment. This model was created by John M. Keller, PhD, an educational psychologist. The PPP approach is a concept for teaching culture employed by the National Standards for Foreign Language Education.
| Date | August 18, 2020 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 10:00 – 11:30 AM |
| Platform | Online via ZOOM |
| Admission | Free |
| ONLINE APPLICATION FORM | https://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0818 |
Interested parties, please fill out the online application form on or before 11 August, 2020 (Tuesday) 5PM. You may access it at: https://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0818.
*Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.
KATAKANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE – Registration Deadline: July 20 (Monday)
This is an online course where one can learn Katakana* in about two months. Students will do online exercises and attend Group Online Lessons.
*Katakana is one of the three types of scripts in the Japanese language. It is used to write foreign or borrowed words and can be seen in mangas.
Course-Can do:
– Can read Katakana: starting from single katakana characters to words and sentences. (Marugoto A1 level)
– Can write Katakana: by typing on a computer and writing manually.
Modes of Tutor Support
– Group Online Lessons via Zoom on August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2020 (Saturdays) / 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
– Monitoring of the students’ learning progress; exchange of information among students / teachers through the Notice Board.
Assessment
– Completion of online exercises and online test
– Taking the reading test during the Group Online Lesson on September 12
Registration Link: https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA19_KTKT_A100_EN03
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)
| Registration Period | July 10 – July 20, 2020 |
| Course Period | July 31 – September 22, 2020 |
| Result of Selection Process | July 21, 2020 |
| Course Operator | The Japan Foundation Manila |
| Course Type | Tutor Support |
| Course Fee | Php 1,000 |
| Eligibility | ★ For Filipino Nihongo learners who can already read Hiragana. (For registered Marugoto A1 students who can already read Hiragana, email your ID & Nickname to the JFM right after the registration) ★ Only those who can attend the Group Online Lessons via Zoom are eligible to register. |
| Schedule of the Group Online Lessons | Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2020 (Saturdays) Platform: Zoom |
| Payment Period* | July 21 – July 27, 2020 (15:00, Manila time) |
ABOUT THE STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS
This is a course where participants are determined by a selection process. For those who wish to apply, please read the course outline carefully. Then, within the designated application time period, please click the ‘Course Registration’ button and complete the application.
Note: Results of the selection process are expected to be sent to the email address registered with ‘Minato’ on July 21.
*Please note that cancellation after payment will not be allowed. In the event that the course should not push through due to circumstances beyond the control of JFM, a refund will be made in accordance with regulations.
As a precautionary measure against COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), tests on July 10 and 13 at PHJ03 (Cebu) have been cancelled. Prometric will send the email to those who applied the tests.Please wait for a while.
Please access the Prometric’s registration website to check test dates and make a reservation online: http://ac.prometric-jp.com/testlist/jfe/index.html
※In order to prevent COVID-19 infection, please make sure to check the Prometric’s announcement regarding the precautions when taking the test (wearing a facial mask, etc.) before making a reservation. For inquiries about the test reservation, please contact Prometric Customer Service Center:
https://www.jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/e/inquiries/index.html
Test dates in August were added. Please refer to the link below. The application has started on June 24.
https://www.jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/e/schedule/index.html
Please access the Prometric’s registration website to check test dates and make a reservation online:
http://ac.prometric-jp.com/testlist/jfe/index.html
※In order to prevent COVID-19 infection, please make sure to check the Prometric’s announcement regarding the precautions when taking the test (wearing a facial mask, etc.) before making a reservation.
For inquiries about the test reservation, please contact Prometric Customer Service Center:
https://www.jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/e/inquiries/index.html
Reservation start date in Manila (PHJ01) will be announced once it is decided.
*The location of PHJ02 test center has been changed:
MD BUNCIO UPSKILLS OPC.
4th floor PhilDaf Building,407 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave,Makati, Metro Manila.
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is currently accepting applications for the Support Program for Organizations Providing Japanese-Language Education for Living Working.
For more information, click here.