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IRODORI Teacher’s Training Seminar in Baguio

𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨!
14 – 15 July 2022
The Japan Foundation, Manila is offering a two-day Teacher’s Training Seminar in Baguio! This seminar is for Filipino Nihongo teachers who wish to learn more about IRODORI (Japanese-language coursebook developed by the Japan Foundation) and how to use it in a classroom. The mode of implementation will be face-to-face and the seminar will be taught in English and Japanese.
Registration is free! Limited to 20 slots!
**Eligibility criteria applies. Application deadline 30 June 2002, 2:00 PM

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35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum – Event Highlights

Thank you to all teachers and aspiring teachers who participated and shared their ideas during the 35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum 2022!

The 35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum was conducted through Zoom on May 21, 2022.

Around 70 people attended the event, which was open to both seasoned and aspiring Nihongo teachers. The Japan Foundation Trivia Quiz provided participants with an enjoyable and educational experience. Afterwards, attendees listened to the JFM’s Reflective Practice Study Group’s experiences in observing other instructors’ classes, sharing feedback, and developing challenging action plans.

Then, participants were treated to an interactive presentation on Teacher Competences, which included tools and frameworks for self-assessment and development. Attendees then participated in a workshop and a sharing forum where they shared their ideas and opinions on the key resource: Activate Your Japanese!, Japan Foundation’s collaboration with NHK Educational Corporation.

At the conclusion of the forum, the participants were encouraged to identify the improvements they want to make in their teaching methods and how they will be able to initiate, monitor, and achieve the results.

Here are some takeaways from the forum.

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Sensei no Wa (Online) – June 30, 2022 (Thursday)

“Sensei no Wa” is open to experienced, neophyte, and aspiring 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: Getting started with Reflective Practice: Setting Your Own Challenge Action Plan
For this session’s theme, participants will reflect on their teaching practices and goals, share ideas, teaching methods, experiences, etc., and further build their professional networks.

This event will be held on 30 June 2022 (Thursday) from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (via Zoom).

Please be informed that this event will NOT issue any certificates.

Date 30 June 2022
Time 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.
Venue Zoom
Admission Free
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0630

Interested parties, please fill out the online application form on or before June 27, 2022 (Monday) 12NN. You may access it at: http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0630.

Zoom details will be sent a day before the event. Please check your Spam or Promotions folder for the Zoom details as email notifications may be redirected from your Inbox to your Spam or Promotions folder. If you do not receive an email by 29 June (Wednesday) past 5:00 pm, kindly notify us at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph.

*Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

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PRACTICE TEACHING SEMINAR for Japanese Language Teachers [Basic]

The course is open to aspiring Filipino Nihongo teachers or those who wish to take basic training in teaching Japanese. Participants will be taking up instructions on the skills in classroom teaching and perform practice teaching during the seminar. Upon application, some pre-task are needed to be answered. The course will be conducted in both English and Nihongo.

 

Date and Time:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, 25 June & Sunday, 26 June, 2022

Venue: The Japan Foundation, Manila (23rd floor, Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City)

Seminar Fee: FREE (Lunch are offered)

Requirement: Be fully vaccinated and has a JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic Certificate

Capacity: 12 participants

 

Please submit the duly accomplished application form until 2:00 PM, 10 June, 2022:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y3KVC2C1DX5qxtCX7lZOWtrrrMp3ckH5zk0bnNY-LAM

Please note that only applicants who will be able to attend the 2 day seminar are acceptable.

 

Contact: Junko Atagi (jatagi@jfmo.org.ph), Norman Molo (nmolo@jfmo.org.ph).

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35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum

The Japan Foundation, Manila is pleased invite all Filipino Nihongo Teachers to join and participate in the 35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum 2022!

This year’s theme is “Love teaching? Let’s step up together! Building Reflective Professional Communities of Nihongo Teachers”.

The overall goal of this Forum is to build and create reflective professional communities of Nihongo Teachers in the Philippines. Participants will be able to reflect on themselves as a Nihongo teacher by discussing related teacher competences such as: language awareness and professional conduct for the quality and effectiveness of language education.

More specifically, the Forum aims to:

  1. Introduce resource platforms and self assessment tools that are potentially useful to the participants in their role as language teacher
  2. Share knowledge, skills, and experiences during the workshop event and case study presentation
  3. Have participants reflect on one’s professional growth and determine the next steps
Date MAY 21, 2022 (SATURDAY)
Time 9:30 AM ~ 12:15 PM (opens at 9:15 AM)
Venue Zoom Platform
Admission FREE
Participation Maximum of 80 CONFIRMED registrants
Priority in reservation of slots will be given to Nihongo Teachers who are teaching in the Philippines.

Please submit the online application form (https://bit.ly/35thPNTF) by May 13, 2022 (Friday), 12 nn.

Confirmation email will be sent together with the forum’s pre-task.
Forms received after the set deadline will NOT be recorded.

For inquiries, please contact nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph.

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Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates FY 2022

The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/urawa/e_about/index.html) now offers the Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates both On-site  (in Japan) and Online.

This program will strengthen the teachers’ understanding of the theory and approach of the Japanese language teaching methodology that focuses on accomplishing tasks and improving the Japanese language education needed for daily life and work.

Eligibility:

  • Individuals with experience in teaching Japanese language for more than one year as of April 1, 2022. (private lessons and teaching practice not included)
  • Those 55 years old or below as of April 1, 2022 will be prioritized.
  • Level N3 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 of the old JLPT, or their equivalent.

* Applications are accepted from institutions and organizations that provide Japanese language education to people who are expected to reside or work in Japan by working visa: Specified Skilled Worker. Applications from individuals will not be accepted.

Deadline for document submission – May 2, 2022.

Document submission:

  • Please email all necessary documents in ONE email with the subject, “Japanese Teaching Methods Program FY2022 (applicant’s full name)”, to Ms. Ayukawa (kayukawa＠jfmo.org.ph). Once the application is emailed, the JFM will check the documents and contact the applicant for correction if necessary.
  • After evaluation, please standby for instructions to mail the hardcopy of your application documents to the JFM office (Japan Foundation, Manila).

The JFM’s mailing address:

23/F Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, 1226 Philippines (Attn: Ms. Ayukawa)

Candidates may apply for both the On-site and Online program. However, candidates can only be allowed to participate in one program. The contents on both programs will be the same.

Application Instruction – Online and On-site (Eng)

申請書類 – 訪日＆オンライン（日本語）

 

 

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Irodori A1 Teaching Training Course

This online course is open to Filipino Nihongo teachers who have JLPT N1-N3 proficiency or its equivalent. Participants will learn the basics in teaching the Irodori A1: Japanese for Life in Japan Coursebook.
The course will be conducted in both English and Nihongo via Zoom.

Schedule September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23　November 6, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 2021
(Saturdays, 9:00 – 12:00 NN)
Eligibility Filipino Nihongo Teachers who have JLPT N1-N3 proficiency or its equivalent*
(NAT-Test N3 or J-Test D-E Level (500 points and above)).
(Only those who can attend all sessions will be accepted.)
* Please check the application form for more details.
Class Size Maximum of 12 participants (one representative per institution only)
(first-come, first-served basis)
Course Fee Php 3,000 
(Bank details will be sent upon confirmation of slot)

Only participants who attend all sessions will be issued a certificate.

Please submit the application form (bit.ly/3k2nFif) no later than 6 September 2021 (Monday, 5PM).
JFM will conduct interviews for applicants who have no Japanese proficiency certification.

Bank details will be sent to the participants upon confirmation of the slot.
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.

For inquiries, please contact nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph.  

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33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum

The Japan Foundation, Manila is proud to present the 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum: Reconsidering the Nihongo Class in the Philippines to be held on 22 May 2021 (Saturday) via Zoom!

The forum will have two sessions: workshop in the morning and teachers’ presentations in the afternoon.

The workshop aims to discuss management of classroom activities for effective Nihongo learning which focuses on Paul Nation’s framework, the Four Strands.
Meanwhile there will be twelve (12) presentations from Nihongo teachers in the afternoon session which will tackle the following issues on teaching practices in Nihongo classes: Curriculum/syllabus design, Pedagogical topics such as Activities and teaching strategies, Teaching material introduction and Assessment.
The presentations will be held in three (3) Zoom rooms. 

This event is FREE for all registered participants.

Priority in reservation of slots will be given to Nihongo Teachers who are teaching in the Philippines.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

To attend, please accomplish the registration form (bit.ly/33rdPNTF) no later than 17 May 2021 (5:00 PM).

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Call for Papers | 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum

Calling all Nihongo teachers!
Let’s share your teaching practice in your daily Nihongo classroom!

Submissions are still accepted for the afternoon session of the 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (Online) to be held on 22 May 2021 (Saturday).

20-minute presentations should be about sharing teaching practices in Nihongo classrooms in the Philippines. Each presentation will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A Session. The presentation should be in English or Japanese.

Papers on the following issues of your teaching practice are welcome:

  • Curriculum/syllabus design for Nihongo courses
  • Pedagogical topics such as activities and teaching strategies employed in your Nihongo classes
  • Reports on Material Development together with a lesson summary of its application

If interested, please accomplish the form (http://bit.ly/33rdPNTF-Papers) no later than 23 April 2021 (Friday, 12:00 nn).
For inquiries, please contact nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph

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