Future Learning Solutions - Centre for Languages is offering up to 6 places for current New Zealand teachers of Japanese (Years 1-13) to attend a two-week language and cultural immersion programme in 2019 at The Japan Foundation Kansai Centre, Osaka, Japan.
Activities are arranged by The Japan Foundation, this programme is a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the Japanese language and culture.
Resources and activities on this programme will improve your Japanese language and teaching pedagogy.
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Sessions on Japanese Culture
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Introduction of Japanese teaching materials, language and cultural resources
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Activity based curriculum support: includes orienteering in Osaka, a homestay visit and a school visit
Applications for the Japanese Immersion Programme are currently closed.
Eligibility
Preference will be given to NZ registered teachers who:
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are engaged in Future Learning Solutions - Centre for Languages curriculum support
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are involved in levels 1 to 4 of the Learning Languages area of the curriculum
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are currently teaching Japanese
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have a level of Japanese equivalent to JLPT Level N5 or above
Future Learning Solutions will arrange and pay for:
- Domestic flights connecting to international flights
- International flights
- International travel insurance
- In country accommodation, transfers, cultural activities and language tuition during programme dates
- Teacher release day (TRD) costs: 5 days per participant for the Immersion Programme
Participants will be responsible for:
- Visa application and fees (where applicable)
- Domestic transport to programme travel where domestic flight is not applicable but transport still required i.e. bus or personal transport, with reimbursement post-programme. This applies to out of Auckland participants only.
- Transport to and from participant's local airport for programme where FLS has arranged the domestic flight
- Parking at participant's local airport for programme where FLS has arranged the domestic flight
- Personal expenses and incidentals
The Kansai Immersion course is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese language and culture. I came away with an abundance of new teaching resources and a renewed enthusiasm for teaching Japanese. The connections I made with the other teachers on the course were invaluable. I also now have a greater knowledge of the Osaka/Kyoto area which I can share with my students both at school and on my next school trip to Japan.
Sarah Langley
Hutt Valley High School