[Specified non-profit organization Development Media] [Deadline 1/12] Recruiting 30 participants for the practical program (6th term) to become “Japanese teachers without borders”, students from 17 countries!
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Press release: December 28, 2023
[Deadline 1/12] Recruiting 30 participants for the practical program (6th term) to become “Japanese teachers without borders”, students from 17 countries!
*International contributions you can make in Japanese*
“3.8 million people.” Do you know what this number is? This is the number of foreigners studying Japanese in the world (Japan Foundation, Agency for Cultural Affairs 2021).
The number of foreigners studying Japanese has been increasing since 1990. Although it decreased due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is now recovering. Interest in Japan itself, *
It is predicted that the number of Japanese learners will continue to increase, supported by the global popularity of Japanese anime and manga*
will be done. As a result, there has been much talk of a “shortage of Japanese language teachers.” Nowadays, *Japanese language teachers are in high demand*.
As if to prove the high demand for Japanese language teachers, the Japanese Language Education Institution Certification Act was enacted in May this year. *Japanese language teachers are nationally qualified (registered Japanese language teachers)*
(Effective April 2024)
* “Practical program to become a “Japanese teacher without borders”” * Although it is not currently a training course for obtaining a national qualification for Japanese language teachers, it is of utmost importance for those who want to interact with foreigners, be involved in international cooperation, and actually teach Japanese.
We provide an opportunity* to gain experience teaching Japanese to foreigners. And if you can teach online,*
No matter where you are, you can teach Japanese to students across Asia, Africa, and Latin America*.
* With these meanings and dreams in mind, we changed the program name to “Japanese teachers without borders* (JSF=Japanese teachers Sans Frontieres)*
We named it “Practical Program to Become a Become”! *
In the “Practical Program to Become a ‘Japanese Teacher Without Borders'”, after learning the basic know-how for teaching Japanese, students will practice teaching Japanese to foreign students. * Immediately putting the knowledge you have learned into practice* is the perfect cycle for learning.
“Practical program to become a ‘Japanese teacher without borders'” (6th term) * , we are looking for people who want to gain experience teaching Japanese online to students around the world (free talk for
intermediate and above) in preparation for the opening of the course on January 28th! *
[You can connect with WhatsApp! Students from 17 countries around the world] *Students around the world are people from developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America*
is. There are many areas in developing countries where the internet and electricity conditions are not good. Therefore,*
In developing countries, the messaging app WhatsApp (an app like LINE), which is relatively stable and usable, is the mainstream* is. One of the main features of this program is that you can use this app to teach Japanese.
In this program, you can teach Japanese and have conversations by exchanging text, images, and voice messages on WhatsApp (Zoom is not used). By using WhatsApp, we can provide language learning
opportunities to people in areas where it has been difficult to access online education.
People cannot choose the country or region in which they are born. Supporting people who believe in their own potential no matter the circumstances*
It is a “practical program for becoming a “Japanese teacher without borders”*.
[Approximately half of the tuition fee will be sent to Uganda! ] *The biggest feature of the “Practical Program to Become a ‘Japanese Teacher Without Borders'”* is that *For Japanese people, *it allows them to “acquire the skills to teach Japanese”;*
For foreigners who want to learn Japanese, it’s a great way to learn Japanese for free, and half of the proceeds from the program will go to an educational NGO in Uganda.*
This will also provide “scholarship support for poor children in Uganda.”* From the 4th term, approximately half of the tuition fee (98,292 yen) will be sent to Uganda’s educational NGO “Lady Uganda” in June* Did. Five students each from three elementary schools (Kasanabukoto Elementary School, Kasanasuda Elementary School, and Njinji Elementary School) in the Masaka region of central Uganda,*
A total of 15 people received scholarships* to go to school, and Mukasa Fahad from Kasanabukoto Primary School* was awarded an award* for being the best in school.
“*I promise to study hard so that I can live up to the expectations of the scholarship.” (Uganda children studying as scholarship
recipients)*
It’s exactly the best of both worlds. In modern terms, programs that can be said to match the SDGs era are *
It is supported* by voluntary management by volunteers from the Ganas Supporters Club.
[12 features of the “Practical Program to Become a “Japanese Teacher Without Borders””]
* Feature 1: * Mentored by a passionate Japanese language teacher who has experience teaching students from over 20 countries including Myanmar, Cameroon, Trinidad and Tobago *
Therefore, it is safe even for those who are teaching Japanese for the first time.
* Feature 2: Globally major SNS “WhatsApp” *
You can learn how to give Japanese lessons using the message and voice message functions (Zoom is not used).
*Feature 3: You can also create your own teaching materials and assemble your own lessons*
I will give a lecture. You can see through practice how much you can improve your students’ Japanese language skills using your teaching materials, and you can put that knowledge to good use. All lectures will be recorded, so you can catch up if you are absent. Perfect for reviewing.
* Feature 4: * Over 7 lessons over 2 months, you can acquire the skills to teach students from zero level * to a level where they can introduce themselves *.
*Feature 5:*
The students learning Japanese this time are 4 Indians, 6 Ugandans, 1 Ghanaian, 1 Cameroonian, 1 Gambian, 1 Colombian, 1 Zambian, 1 Sudanese, and 1 Tanzanian. 2 people, 1 Trinidad and Tobago, 2 Nepalese, 1 Filipino, 1 Benin, 1 Vietnamese, 4 Myanmar, 1 Mauritanian, 1 Moroccan, *
A total of 30 people from 17 countries! *Students provide feedback on lessons as monitors to improve the quality of Japanese lessons. *Feature 6:*
The level of students varies from those who have never studied Japanese to those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). “Introductory class”, “Beginner 1” to “Beginner 3” classes, and “Free talk class” for intermediate and advanced players * There are 5 levels of students enrolled*. *Choose the students that suit your teaching purpose*.
*Feature 7:*
By improving Japanese communication (conversation) skills of young people in regions such as Myanmar, where a military coup occurred in 2021, and African countries where political instability continues, * We can support* them in finding employment and obtaining visas in Japan. * Feature 8: * On the final day, there will be a presentation session to share Japanese language teachers’ practices and * results * Open. We also hold off-line meetings in Kansai and Kanto to interact with students living in Japan.
* Feature 9: * If you have any questions about how to teach Japanese, * you can always ask your mentor *
Of course, you can also consult with us at the “brush-up meeting” held once every two weeks where program participants can share their experiences. *
Work hard with your friends*!
*Feature 10:*
As long as you have a smartphone, you will be able to teach Japanese to students from various countries from home, regardless of national borders. This opens up opportunities for you to be active in a variety of fields, including business and international contribution. * Feature 11: * Through teaching Japanese, * Learn about the daily life, food, festivals, and recent trends in the country where the students live *
You can know such things. There are not many Japanese schools where students from 17 countries gather.
* Feature 12: * Half of the proceeds from this program will be sent to Uganda’s children’s education NGO “LYDI Uganda” *
To do. Up until now, all of the funds have been scholarships for students. The program has also been featured on Ugandan radio broadcasts.
[9 benefits you can get from the “Practical Program to Become a “Japanese Teacher Without Borders””! ]
1: Even if you have no knowledge or experience teaching Japanese, you can learn the basics to become a “Japanese teacher without borders”! 2: You can learn about the possibilities of a new type of online class (using WhatsApp, a world-famous SNS)!
3: You can practice being a “Japanese teacher without borders” by teaching Japanese to students from developing countries!
4: Using a smartphone, you will be able to understand the level of understanding and growth of students with no experience in learning Japanese!
5: You can meet people from countries you don’t usually get to go to! 6: Students can learn about the life and culture of the country where they live! 7: You can learn English and the students’ native language through conversations with them!
8: Gain the ability to work from anywhere using just your smartphone! 9: Gain the ability to start an online classroom!
*We will spare no effort to provide backup to help you improve your skills. In addition to receiving feedback from students and advice from mentors, we will also provide a platform (brush-up meeting) where participants can consult with each other.
[Period]
* January 28, 2024 (Monday) – March 31, 2024 (Sunday) *
【schedule】
* [1] Learn with the Japanese teaching method course * 120 minutes x 2 times (using Zoom), recorded so you can review as many times as you like
* 《1st: Orientation》 January 28th (Sun) * 20:00-22:00
– Introducing the program overview, how to use WhatsApp, student level (introductory to free talk), and mock lessons
*《Second session: Specific teaching methods》 February 4th (Sun) * 20:00-22:00 – What is Easy Japanese? Lectures on phonetics, how to create texts, lesson plans, teaching methods, etc.
* [2] Practicing Japanese lessons * * February 12th (Monday) – March 30th (Saturday) * 60 minutes x 7 times (using WhatsApp)
– Once a week, 7 times in total, participants will practice teaching Japanese to students (free talk will be conversation in Japanese) * [3] Exchange information at brush-up meetings* 60 minutes x 2 times (using Zoom)
*《1st》Sunday, February 25th * 20:00-21:00
– Approximately 2 weeks after starting the practical training. We exchange concerns and receive advice.
*《2nd》Sunday, March 17th* 20:00-21:00
– Opens during the finishing stage of the lab. We will also discuss how to reach your goals.
*Participants will share their experiences with each other
(participation is optional)
* [4] Results presentation/social meeting* * Sunday, March 31st * 20:00- (using Zoom)
[Capacity]
30 people (first come, first served)
* *We are recruiting 30 participants who want to practice as Japanese language teachers. *
*Monitor students include 4 Indians, 6 Ugandans, 1 Ghanaian, 1 Cameroonian, 1 Gambian, 1 Colombian, 1 Zambian, 1 Sudanese, 2 Tanzanians, 1 Trinidad and Tobago, 2 Nepali, 1 Filipino, 1 Benin, 1 Vietnamese, 4 Myanmar, 1 Mauritanian, 1 Moroccan, *
Total of 30 people from 17 countries*
[Cost]
* ・General: * 13,200 yen
*・Student:* 12,100 yen
* ・Ganas Supporters Club Partner/Supporter: * 9900 yen
*Special rates for the GANAS Supporters Club are applicable even if you join at the same time (we would be happy if you could support GANAS, which operates various activities on a voluntary/near voluntary basis).
*Approximately half of the proceeds will be sent to support
scholarships in Uganda.
*Application is completed with payment and WhatsApp registration. *We will start matching with monitor students in the order of those who have completed payment and WhatsApp registration.
*If we do not hear from you within one week after applying, your reservation will be treated as canceled and you will be directed to those on the waiting list.
◆“Global Media Camp” cashback benefits
Global Media, an overseas reporting program sponsored by GANAS Camp”, you will receive a special cashback of 5,000 yen (if you also join Ganas Supporters Club at the same time, in addition to this 5,000 yen
Early bird discount for Media Camp* “Practical program to become a “Japanese teacher without borders”*
In total, you can save up to 45,000 yen). Student discounts are also available. ・[Deadline 1/5] Stay overnight and cover a rural village in Africa! Recruiting participants for “Global Media Camp in Benin”
・[Early bird discount 12/27] Direct interviews with refugees, internally displaced persons, and indigenous peoples! Recruiting participants for “Global Media Camp in Colombia”
・[Early bird discount 1/20] Become a reporter in the Tibetan cultural area! Recruiting participants for “Global Media Camp in Ladakh, India”
[Application deadline]
* Friday, January 12, 2024 * *First come first served. Registration will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
【how to apply】
Please apply using the *application form* below.
https://forms.gle/ZuTU76c4f5mujoGF9
* -Application process-*
*1.*
Once you submit the application form, the management team will send you instructions on how to make the payment to the email address you provided within a few days (please be sure to check your email inbox). *2.*
Check the email notification, and once you have made the payment and registered for WhatsApp (please refer to the email notification for details), please send an email to jsf.ganas@gmail.com
) Please contact us.
* 3. * Those who complete 2. will proceed to matching with monitor students (first come, first served).
* 4.* Once the matching has been decided, we will inform you of the course and monitor students.
*If you do not receive an email several days after applying, please send a confirmation email to this email (jsf.ganas@gmail.com). *Please contact us once you have completed the payment and WhatsApp registration. Proceed to coordination with monitor students. *If we do not hear from you within one week after applying, your reservation will be treated as canceled and you will be directed to those on the waiting list.
[Impressions from participants of “Japanese Teachers Without Borders” (5th term) (excerpt)]
・Before I started, I was worried about whether the class would be successful using WhatsApp, which uses only materials and audio, but the students responded* The level of understanding was also determined by the tone and momentum of the voice*
can. It was an interesting experience to hear the crows of chickens sometimes. ・*I have never taught Japanese before*
However, with the help of other students and teachers, I was able to enjoy the class by learning things I didn’t know about the students’ countries.
・I was in charge of Japanese language beginners living in Tanzania. I took my hat off to her for being so enthusiastic and studying seriously. *
Beginner’s Japanese, my poor English, and simple Tanzanian words taught by students*
You can communicate well while using . I am grateful that I had a very good experience.
・By teaching your native language (Japanese), you can discover new things about Japanese yourself! Furthermore, by being exposed to the other person’s culture, * your sense of values will expand considerably *.
・It can be confusing when the students’ internet environment is poor, but it is an opportunity to notice the difference between the environment and Japan*
It was a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can support each other. It was also fun to have the students show me photos of their countries’ foods and places.
・It was a very valuable experience to be able to interact with learners who had a strong desire to learn more about Japanese. By creating pictures and diagrams that are as easy to understand as possible, students’ level of understanding can be conveyed, * I felt fulfilled* when I received feedback such as “I see!” and “That’s great.” [Some impressions from foreign monitor students (5th period)] ・My teacher taught me things I didn’t understand, such as the meaning of words and how to read kanji. It was also helpful that they gave me mock tests* (Ugandan)*
・I was able to practice basic conversation in Japanese. I learned about the wonders of Japanese people and Japanese culture* (Moroccan)* ・Reading and speaking became easier, and I was able to have more exposure to Japanese* (Myanmar)*
・Thank you for teaching me all kinds of knowledge. I want to continue learning more* (Indian)*
・I’m really happy to meet you. The lesson was fun. My Japanese became easier to understand and I was able to learn many things. (…) It’s okay to live alone.
However, I believe that life is perfect for building bonds and sharing in society. Thank you very much for taking care of me and teaching me everything *
(Colombian)* *Original text
・At first, I was too embarrassed to speak because I wasn’t confident in my Japanese, but thanks to my teacher, I am now able to speak with confidence. Conversation lessons are a great way for me to learn not only about conversation, but also about Japanese culture and life.* (Myanmar)* *Original text
[Recommended for these people]
・I want to get certified as a Japanese teacher, but I don’t have any experience so I’m not sure if I can do it*
・I have experience teaching Japanese as a volunteer, but I am not confident in my teaching methods*
・Currently taking a Japanese language teacher training course. *I want to practice what I have learned and improve my skills*
・I will have an opportunity to teach Japanese at my workplace, school, JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, etc. I want to know the basics of teaching methods.
・I completed a 420-hour Japanese language teacher training course, but I have little experience teaching Japanese and don’t know where to improve my skills.
・I want to practice so that I can teach Japanese in online courses, where the demand is increasing.
・I want to try new things in my free time after retiring. I want to have fun conversing with foreigners using Japanese.
・I would like to talk with people in developing countries* in Japanese and get a peek into their country’s life and culture*
[Sponsor]
*Specified non-profit organization Development Media* (management organization of NPO media “GANAS” specializing in developing countries and international cooperation), *GANAS Supporters Club*
・website: https://www.ganas.or.jp/
・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ganas.or.jp/
・Twitter: https://twitter.com/devmedia_ganas
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devmedia_ganas
・LINE: https://page.line.me/ganas
・Email: jsf.ganas@gmail.com
・ganas Supporters Club: https://www.ganas.or.jp/gsc/