Professional Development Sessions in　States and territories

There will be no charge for sessions.
We will ask for transportation fees and/or accommodation fees.

The contents of the sessions are based upon your requests.
Here are some examples of sessions we have recently conducted.

  Proficiency upgrading session

• Japanese language sessions (Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading)
• Trial lesson from the JF,Sydney’s Online Japanese Course

  Pedagogy /class activity workshops

• Art Speaks Japanese-teaching language through art
• J-movies – using film in Japanese classes
• Video making in Japanese classes
• Using web resources in Japanese classes
• Using IWB in Japanese classes
• Recent trends and Japanese youth culture
• Learning language through Manga & Anime

 * These workshops are designed for professional development for teachers of Japanese. We can also arrange workshops for students. Please contact us if you need more information.

For bookings please apply via online application form or complete the application form(PDF) and return it by email to coordinators@jpf.org.au  or fax 9222 2169.

Request preferred at least 2 months prior to the workshop or seminar.

JENESYS In-Japan Teacher Training Program

As part of the Japan East Asia Network of Exchange Students and Youths (JENESYS) program, the Japan Foundation is inviting teachers of Japanese from East Asian countries to participate in a 2 month training program at our Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa. The program will comence on May 27, 2010 and finish on July 21, 2010, all costs including airfares will be covered by the Japan Foundation. Applications should be submitted directly to the Japan Foundation, Sydney.

The application deadline is 17 March 2010. Please read the course guidelines carefully before submitting your application along with the proficiency self-check test. A screening panel will be held to decide 3 successful Australian candidates, the Japan Foundation will advise all applicants of the result in April.

In 2009 Jillian Munday, (Callaghan College, Wallsend College NSW) participated in this program. To read about her experiences click here.

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.

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

Local Grants

Teacher training opportunities in Australia

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.

Support for Teacher Training

Enquiries

For further information about any of these programmes, please contact:

Angela O'Connell
Tel: (02) 8239 0077
Email: angela_oconnell@jpf.org.au