This program is a six weeks program designed to provide an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skill which is necessary as teachers of Japanese language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching.

Special condition is set for this program aimed at Japanese language teachers of Japanese descendants who teach in Japanese language educational organizations for Japanese descendants in Central and South America.

※Please check the Program Guidelines of the Japan Foundation to download application form and instruction.

Duration

June 5, 2024 (Wed.) - July 19, 2024 (Fri.) (tentative)

Eligibility

1. （1）Individuals who teach Japanese language at overseas educational organization.
2. （2）Individuals with 6 or more months of experience in teaching Japanese language.
3. （3）Individuals who have a proficiency in Japanese of Level N3 in the JLPT, Level 2 of the old JLPT, Level B1 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or their equivalent.
4. （4）Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under.

※Please refer to the application instructions for other conditions.

Description of the Program

< Japanese Language>

This program is aimed to introduce, organize and expand knowledge on Japanese teaching methodology with the aim of improving expertise as a teacher. In addition, participants will review each participant’s educational site and consider how to solve the problem utilizing the content of this training program. In the class, participants will read literature and materials written in Japanese, or discuss in Japanese.

< Japanese Culture/Japanese Society >

Participants will take lectures and workshops to consider the contents and methods of culture introduction as part of Japanese-language education or cross-cultural understanding education.