Is your school interested in starting a Japanese Club?

Sign up now to receive a Japanese Club package (including teacher training) so your school can be ready to run a Japanese Club in near future!

Applications from more than one teacher from the same school are very welcome as it will provide you with opportunities to use what you learn through the course!

 

What we provide (free of charge):

1. Teaching materials: “Kon-Kon! Konnichiwa Japanese Club”

• Material set about Japanese culture and language
• The materials consist of 10 topics for 30-60 minute club activities (KS 2-4) (*Examples of topics covered: Greetings, Self-introduction, Food, Numbers, Festivals, Manga etc.)

2. Online teacher training course
- 12 x 1-hour online sessions
* Please see the training schedule below.

3. Support and advice for teachers running the Japanese Club

The teaching material and the training programme are designed for teachers who don’t have any experience of running Japanese clubs or Japanese language knowledge.

Details

Aims of the online training programme:

• to learn how to use the set of materials.
• to learn basic knowledge of Japan and the Japanese language.
• to build a network of teachers who are interested in language and cultural education.

Eligibility:

• primary or secondary schools that are interested in starting Japanese clubs.
• schools that currently don’t have a Japanese programme as a part of curriculum.
• schools that have a teacher who is available to attend the training programme and run a club at school.

* No prior experience in Japanese language learning and running a Japanese Club is required.

* Applications from more than one teacher from the same school are very  welcome.

* In case of a high number of applicants, those who have no or limited experience in Japanese will be prioritised.

Benefits:

• to be able to learn how to run a Japanese Club for at least 1 term (10 to 12 sessions).
• to be able to learn how to use the materials.
• to be able to gain basic knowledge of Japan and the Japanese language.
• to be able to expand your network.

Training Schedule:

* Participants are expected to attend all the sessions below:

• Every Monday (excluding half-term and holidays) starting from 7 October, 4 pm to 5 pm. Please refer to the schedule below for precise dates.
• In total of 12 sessions of 1h/week classes.

October: 7, 14

November: 4, 11, 18, 25

December: 9

January: 13, 20, 27

February: 3, 10

Venue: Online

Medium of language: English

Fee: Free

Number of participants: around 10 teachers

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Application:

Please click here to fill out the application form

*Please ask your head teacher or other senior teachers acting on behalf of the head teachers at your school for permission before applying.

Application deadline:

3rd October 2024 at 4pm

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Enquiries:  Language Team, The Japan Foundation, London

                events.japanese@jpf.go.jp (English/Japanese)

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FAQ:

Q: I am interested in working at a school but currently am not teaching at any school. Can I apply?

A: This course is designed mainly for teachers who are already employed by a school. You can apply but please note that school-employed teachers will be prioritised in the event of a high number of applicants.

 

Q: Can a teacher who is a native speaker of Japanese apply to this course?

A: Japanese native speakers with no experience of teaching Japanese can apply. For those experienced teachers of Japanese, we are going to provide another opportunity in future to introduce the set of materials over a shorter period of time.

 

Q: Can I get support while running a Japanese club after the training?

A: Yes, you can contact us if you have any concerns.

 

Q: Can I apply although we are not certain we can run a Japanese club this September?

A: Yes, as long as you and your school have an active intention to start a Japanese club in the future. You don't necessarily have to start the club before finishing the course.