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.
 
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.

 
Guideline PDF (119kb) Word (74kb)
Application form PDF (99kb) Word (131kb)
 

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

Teacher training opportunities in Australia
These programmes are conducted by the Japan Foundation, Sydney.
 
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.
 
Intensive Seminars for Teachers of Japanese

The Japan Foundation will hold the Intensive Seminar for Senior Secondary Teachers of Japanese from 19-22 January 2009 . Applications are open to high school teachers of years 10-12.

This four-day seminar will focus on Japanese language teaching methodology, creating and using teaching resources effectively and learning about present-day Japan. While Japanese language classes will not be a major focus, participants will be immersed in the Japanese language and culture, providing an opportunity for teachers to enhance their own Japanese skills. The seminar also provides an ideal setting to network with other Japanese teachers and share ideas and resources. Native speakers are eligible to apply for this seminar.

The Japan Foundation covers the cost of tuition, accommodation and some meals. Participants will need to arrange their own transport to and from Sydney but may be assisted by their school or educational authority.

We hope that after the seminar our Japanese teachers will 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 the end of October 2008. Applications sent directly to the Japan Foundation will not be accepted.

Click Here to view the seminar guidelines.

If you have any queries about the Intensive Seminar, please contact the Program Coordinator, Angela O'Connell, on (02) 8239 0083 or email angela_oconnell@jpf.org.au.

 
Online Basic Course for Teachers
Online learning for school teachers of Japanese. Study basic grammar and expressions for the classroom at your own pace.
 
Support for Teacher Training
Support Programme for Seminars and Conferences Furthering Japanese Language Education

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.

2007 - 2008 Guidelines and application form (PDF/8 pages)
2008 - 2009 Guidelines and application form (PDF/8 pages)
 
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.
 
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

 

For further details, please see the Grants page of this website.
 
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。

 
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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