Calendar of planned events
May
Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th : CPD for Japanese Language Teachers
July
Monday 21st - Friday 25th : Intensive Japanese Language Refresher Course
Courses and events for teachers
JFLLC supports the teaching of Japanese throughout the UK aiming to provide teachers in all sectors with the information and training they need to keep on top of their subject. Teachers travel from all over the UK to attend these courses and as such they are also a great way of networking and exchanging ideas with colleagues in the field. Recent courses for teachers have included:
- WJEC Level 1 Certificate in Japanese - Training Day for Teachers
This day gives teachers of the WJEC Level 1 Certificate in Japanese the chance to hear presentations from the Chief Examiner, and also from other teachers of this course. The day includes practical ideas for your lessons and a question and answer session.
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Continuing Professional Development for Japanese Language Teachers
Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th May, 2008.
This three-day course is designed to provide CPD for teachers of Japanese language. It will give a thorough grounding in choosing suitable resources and using them effectively, cross-curricular activities (including combining Japanese language learning with Museum Studies through Japanese art), and sharing resources and activities with other teachers. The course will include a visit to the British Museum.
CPD for Japanese Language Teachers is designed for primary and secondary school teachers. Although others are welcome to apply, we will be giving priority to primary and secondary school teachers.
This is a three-day course, and applicants can choose to come on just one day, two days, or all three days. However, priority will be given to those who can attend all three days.
The course is open to native and non-native speakers of Japanese. It will be held in easy Japanese, and non-native speakers will need at least level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (or equivalent) to take part. (if you do not have this level in Japanese, look out for more information on this summer's Japanese Language Refresher Course, for JLPT Level 3 and under).
Please click here for a course timetable in Japanese, and click here for the English version.
Click here for an application form.
Deadline for applications is Friday 16th May
- 力-CHIKARA Workshop
These sessions are designed for teachers currently teaching or planning to teach GCSE Japanese using CHIKARA, a unique resource produced for UK teachers and students of Japanese.
The Japan Foundation London Language Centre (JFLLC) launched a comprehensive set of teaching resources to support the GCSE curriculum, the first resource of its kind designed for the UK Japanese classroom. The resources help students to learn the structure of Japanese language and to practise the language learnt in a communicative setting by using audio files, model texts, grammar and interactive exercises. Teacher’s Reference Materials, which include lists of GCSE Japanese structures and vocabulary, provide extra support and guidance for teachers of GCSE Japanese and teachers who are interested in CHIKARA resources.
- Are you looking for something new to inspire students and enhance their learning in the GCSE Japanese classroom?
- Would you like some pointers as to how you can use CHIKARA most effectively to improve your teaching of the GCSE syllabus?
Each workshop will run from 1.30 – 4.30 pm at the Japan Foundation. More information to follow.
- StepOutNet Training Day
The JFLLC runs occasional training sessions designed for private tutors, teachers, volunteers and enthusiasts interested in delivering Japanese taster lessons at UK primary and secondary schools. Over 50 volunteers have signed up as StepOutNet members, a number of school visits have taken place, and more lessons are due to be delivered by volunteers in the near future. The training sessions are designed to give volunteers ideas for preparing a taster session, and the opportunity to meet each other and discuss previous visits.
If you would like to find out more about StepOutNet please click here.
- Click here if you are a teacher interested in organising a Japanese language taster at your school.
- Click here if you are interested in becoming a StepOutNet volunteer.
- Head Start: Japanese from Scratch for Secondary Heads of MFL, Primary Language Coordinators and Senior Managers
This one day course offers curriculum planners, language teachers and coordinators from UK primary and secondary schools the opportunity to get to grips with some of the issues specific to the teaching of Japanese.
Lead by experienced Japanese Language Advisors, the day includes a Japanese taster experience, sessions on exams and resources, as well as networking opportunities with colleagues who have introduced Japanese successfully. Participants also have access to the specialist library and information facilities.
Headstart 2008 was held on 4th March at the Japan Foundation.
Please click here to read about Head Start 2007
- Intensive Japanese Language Refresher Course
The course is designed to increase confidence, fluency and accuracy in Japanese. Open to non-native speaking secondary and primary teachers of Japanese with Japanese language skills, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy small-group tuition in a supportive atmosphere. The 5-day course runs each year during the summer.
Applications now open for the next course, which will be held from Monday 21st to Friday 25th July 2008.
Click here for the course flyer, and click here for an application form. Click here for the course schedule.
The deadline for applications is Friday 13th June 2008.
Previous participants have found the course extremely worthwhile;
‘This has been a fantastic opportunity, made all the more amazing by the staff and participants. Everyone has been so supportive and hardworking and I am so glad I was able to take part. Many thanks to everyone involved’ (Primary school teacher, Bath)
The quality of the teachers was excellent- very patient and attentive. The whole experience very enjoyable, challenging and I feel every person I have made contact with this week in the Japan Foundation has given us so much. Thank you for the opportunity and all your support. Meeting other interested participants and sharing was wonderful. (Secondary school teacher, Wales)
- Use of Conference Room
The lecture hall and seminar spaces can be booked by non-profit making organisations for Japanese-related meetings and events.
The Centre organises occasional courses in other parts of the country in partnership with others.