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The Takarazuka Revue Company, one of the largest theatre groups in Japan, features an all-female cast that specialises in either a “male role” or a “female role” in the musicals, stage dramas and dance revues. Showcasing a wide range of genres, it has attracted a mass audience of mostly female followers, resulting in tickets sales reaching fever pitch levels. But what is the role of Takarazuka in the world of Japanese theatre and what does it signify?

This special event commemorating the 100^th anniversary of Takarazuka provides an opportunity to cultivate a cross-cultural understanding of the theatre company through discussion. Beginning with a brief talk by Dr Nobuko Anan, a lecturer in Japanese studies at Birkbeck, University of London, regarding the history and characteristics of Takarazuka, she will be joined by Noriko Tosaka (aka Ai Otohara) and Machiko Nakano (aka Reo Kazami), two distinguished former Takarazuka performers, as well as Jano Williams, co-director of the documentary Dream Girls (1994). Tosaka and Nakano will reflect on their past experiences inside the exclusive, fiercely competitive company whose practices have remained largely unchanged for a century. As arguably one the first filmmakers outside of Japan to capture the elite world of Takarazuka, Williams, a British filmmaker, will speak about their motives for making their insightful film, and what they observed through the camera behind the scenes of the dazzling revue.

Following the discussion, the former Takarazuka performers will take part in a short demonstration illustrating the distinct form of male and female characterisations that the company is so well known for.

This event will extend beyond a simple overview of Takarazuka and together, the speakers, each with their own perspectives, will delve into the impact of Takarazuka, issues associated with Takarazuka, including gender, as well as the societal norms that have created this spectacular scene.

The Japanese Taster for Schools (JTS) Programme exists to create links between schools and Japanese-speaking volunteers. JTS volunteers carry out school visits across the UK to introduce students at any level to the Japanese language by carrying out fun and informative taster sessions. The JTS programme is a fantastic opportunity to use your Japanese to gain practical experience volunteering in your local community.

To empower and encourage volunteers, we will be holding an online training session on 9^th September 2024. We will provide information about the JTS programme and there will be a talk given by an experienced teacher of Japanese, Ms Clare Kuroishi. There will also be a chance to ask us questions, speak to other volunteers, and a fun quiz that will test your Japanese language volunteer knowledge!

This event is open to everyone – including those who are not yet registered as volunteers. We hope that existing volunteers can use this event as a chance to hone their skills and to be inspired, and that new members can get an idea about the programme.

Find out more about the JTS Programme here 

General Information

• Date/Time: 9^th September 2024 (Monday), 17:30-18:30 (BST)
• Venue: Online (Zoom software)
• Cost: Free (booking essential)
• Maximum number of participants: 20
• Spoken language: English

You can take part whether you are already registered as a volunteer or are interesting in registering as a volunteer. JTS volunteers can have any level of Japanese, from beginner to fluency.

Experienced teachers of Japanese are very welcome to attend, but will be treated as lower priority applicants if the event reaches maximum capacity.

Event Schedule

• 17:30 – 17:35: Intro / Explanation of the JTS programme
• 17:35 – 17:50: Guest speaker talk – Ms Clare Kuroishi (Tips for teaching Japanese numbers as part of a one-off taster session)
• 17:50 – 18:10: Group activity (quiz)
• 18:10 – 18:25: Q&A, networking and discussion
• 18:25 – 18:30: Close

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Speaker: Ms Clare Kuroishi (Teacher of Japanese)

Topic: Tips for teaching Japanese numbers to beginners

Biography: “I first went to Japan 34 years ago and have been teaching Japanese on and off for the past 26 years. Originally, I taught adults, then moved into GCSE, IB & A Level at grammar and independent schools. However, I have spent the last 10 years teaching in a Primary school & marking the Edexcel GCSE. I prefer to teach through experiences where possible as I believe it helps form the connections that aid retention.”

Click here to fill out an application form to attend

NB: There is NO application deadline but applications will close if the maximum number of participants is exceeded.

Calling all secondary school and language school teachers of Japanese! We will be holding a sixth Online Get-Together. This is a great opportunity to talk with your colleagues about your work in a relaxed, casual setting. We hope you can use this as a chance to talk about any issues you are facing in the classroom, exchange information on resources or exams, and more.

As well as group discussion sessions, Dr Chisato Ofune, Chief Language Advisor at the Japan Foundation London will be giving a talk on the theme of “What is ‘culture’? Should we teach it?”.

If you were asked what culture is, how would you answer? Can you explain it simply? In this session, we would like to think together with the participants about what culture is and what students can learn by studying culture.

About the speakers

Dr Chisato Ofune is Chief Japanese Language Advisor at The Japan Foundation London since September 2021. Before joining the U.K. Japan Foundation Office, she has been engaged in Japanese language education in Japan, China, Vietnam and the Philippines, and has been involved in the development of various textbooks for secondary school students and teacher education projects throughout her career.

Date:

• 26^th March 2024 (Tuesday), 17:00-18:30 (BST), 18:30-19:00
• *18:30-19:00 (Participants are welcome to stay beyond the end of the seminar to ask questions, exchange exam information, network and so on.）

Schedule:

• 17:00- : Main presentation by Dr Ofune including some group work.

QA

Group discussion and exchange information.

• 18:30-:  Further group discussion (extended time)

To apply please click here

• Participation fee: Free (Registration in advance is required.)
• Registration Deadline: 19^th March
• Languages used: Japanese (PowerPoint slides and resources will be shown in English.)

You can read some comments from participants of the previous Online Get-Togethers below:

It was really good to join in with fellow Japanese colleagues from around the country (and world!) and listen and see in Japanese how these colleagues created and use these resources.

I spent a hugely worthwhile time getting to talk with other teachers that I do not often get a chance to meet and exchange new information.

I have gotten a lot of ideas and tips from the speaker’s presentation. Thanks to the presentation I think I can improve my teaching skills to encourage my pupils to learn more!

Are you interested in teaching Japanese in secondary schools in England? Would you like to get the teaching qualification to realise that ambition? If so, please don’t miss this great opportunity!

The National Modern Languages SCITT and the Japan Foundation, London will be holding an information event aimed at potential applicants for the National Modern Languages SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training). This is a national scheme approved by the government’s Department for Education. It is designed to train successful applicants to become Early Career Teachers by obtaining a QTS.

The National Modern Languages SCITT (The NML SCITT) is unique, being the only national single-subject provider to specialise solely in the teaching of modern languages. The NML SCITT programme is a great opportunity for those who are looking to gain QTS together with the recognised standard qualification of Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). The PGCE programme is offered in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University, and comes with credits towards an eventual possible Masters-level qualification, should trainees take up the option to continue study in the future. Subject to financial, degree classification and residential qualification, participants accepted on the programme may receive a substantial bursary while training; this is currently £25,000, but please note that this is subject to annual change. The training year consists of an empowering combination of practical training in school placements, supported by University- and centre-based academic tuition.

The NML SCITT will introduce a new pathway for training Japanese language teachers as part of its programme; there will be an expectation in the first instance that Japanese will be offered alongside either French, German or Spanish in order to cater for schools’ existing curricular offers, and to ensure that there is a possibility of qualifying for the bursary. Whilst in the past the provider’s focus has mainly been on these nationally prevalent modern languages (French, German, and Spanish), Mandarin, Arabic, Russian and Italian have also featured in our trainees’ languages skill sets. The NML SCITT will be proud and pleased to add Japanese to the programme portfolio.

Please note that trainees are required to have French, German or Spanish as a primary foreign language they can potentially teach, with Japanese as an additional language. This means that trainees will be able to teach two languages.

On this information day, Mr Keith Faulkner from the National Modern Languages SCITT will give a speech about SCITT, and explain how to apply for the NML SCITT. There will be a Q&A session.

Date: 17:00-17:45 on Tuesday 30th April

To apply, please click here.

• Participation fee: Free (registration in advance is required.)
• Registration deadline: 26th April
• Languages used: English
• Online (ZOOM meeting)

(This event is now fully booked.)

We are delighted to announce that the Finals Day for the Japanese Language Championship for Young Learners UK (JaLaChamp) 2024 will take place on Saturday 11^th May 2024 at Japan House London.

JaLaChamp is a contest for primary and secondary school students studying Japanese, and consists of two categories: a speech category, and a video category where students are asked to create an original video. This is the second time that JaLaChamp will take place and once again we received many applications from all across the country.

On Finals Day, each speech category finalist will give a speech on a topic of their choice in front of an audience consists of the panel of judges, teachers, fellow students and their families. We will also be playing the videos of the video category finalists projected on a large screen in the Japan House London Hall! There will be special prizes for all finalists taking part. 

Speeches and videos will be followed by a special talk by Dr Catherine Butler. Dr Butler is Reader in English Literature at Cardiff University, and her latest book, “British Children’s Literature in Japanese Culture: Wonderlands and Looking-Glasses”, published in 2023, looks into the relationship of the Japanese with British children’s literature. She has also published six novels for children and teenagers. She will talk about the fun of translating stories from a different cultural context and conveying messages. 　

Registration for this year’s JaLaChamp finals day has closed as the application have reached the maximum capacity. We are planning to upload recordings of the speeches and the applicants’ videos to our YouTube channel after Finals Day. Please follow this page and the News section of our website for further updates.

This event is generously supported by (in alphabetical order):

Date:	11 May 2024
Download JaLaChamp2024 Finals Day Programme

• I want to try out some new activities.
• I wonder if there are  any activities that are fun for learners and beneficial for learning Japanese.
• Are there any activities that make the most of each learner’s’ uniqueness?
• Learning Japanese for exams is boring.
• I am always looking for ideas to incorporate Japanese culture into lessons.

If any of these apply to you, why not take part in the ‘Kobanashi Introductory Hands-on Workshop for Teachers’?

‘Kobanashi’ is style of Japanese sitting comedy, performed as a prelude to rakugo. ‘Kobanashi’ stories are short, and of course fun, so it is a good activity even for learners at a beginner level. You might feel that it could maybe be difficult for teachers who are not native Japanese speakers, but this is not the case.

In this workshop, we will listen to stories of Japanese language education practices where ‘Kobanashi’ has been adopted, experience performing ‘Kobanashi’, then, will have time for reflecting on our own Japanese language teaching  practices until now and think about what we will pursue in the future.

Lastly, you can hear some exciting news from the Japan Foundation, London!

We are looking forward to your application!

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• Theme: Kobanashi Introductory Hands-on Workshop for Teachers
• Date: 9^th June 2024, Sunday, 10:00 to 12:00 (BST/ UTC+1) / 11:00 to 13:00 (CEST)
• Venue: Online (Zoom meeting)
• Participation fee: Free
• Spoken languages: Japanese and English

              * Simple and easy Japanese will be used. (A2+ to B1 level of JF Standard / CEFR)

              * Slides will be bilingual, in English and Japanese.

• Target audience: Japanese language educators who are based in the United Kingdom and Europe

* Those with NO experience of Japanese teaching practice incorporating ‘Kobanashi’ are also very welcome.

*Those with an interest in Japanese language education who are not currently teaching (including students) are very welcome to attend.

*In the event that we receive many applications, applicants living in the UK or Ireland will be prioritised.

• Maximum number of participants: 60
• Facilitators (Alphabetical order):

BRAND Nayuta

KAMURA MIRTO Aya

KAWASHIMA Makiko
OFUNE Chisato

TAKAGI Michiko

　　＊Advisor:HATASA Kazumi

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• Application form: https://forms.office.com/r/u1Gb0KbXn4

   　 *Application deadline: 3^rd June 2024, Monday, BST/UTC+1  16:00, CEST 17:00

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Contact: The Japan Foundation, London Language Team: events.japanese@jpf.go.jp (English & Japanese)

Are you interested in Japanese culture, or currently learning Japanese? Do you want to help pre-university students shape their future studies and careers?

The UCL-Japan Youth Challenge is looking for volunteers to assist during this year's summer school  for pre-university students from the UK and Japan, to help the participants to make the most out of their experience.

Volunteer roles:

- Join and facilitate group discussion during the UCL Grand Challenge Workshop on Tuesday 30th JUly

- Encourage Japanese high school students to communicate in English as much as possible

- Support the staff (catering, guide to venues and the toilet)

Dates and Venues:

- Rikkyo School in England: Saturday 27th July

- University of Cambridge: Sunday 28th & Monday 29th July

- UCL (University College London): Tuesday 30th - Satuday 3rd August

*Volunteers may join us from one day to the whole programme between Saturday 30th July and Saturday 3rd August

Times:

9am to 6pm (BST) *Times may vary depending on the day (may finish slightly earlier or later)

What is provided:

Reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed, and lulnch will be provided

Eligibility:

Over 18 years old, who can travel to the location(s)

If you are interested in volunteering, please email ujyc@japanatuk.com

To find out more about the UCL-Japan Youth Challenge, visit the official website: ucl-japan-youth-challenge.com

To download the information flyer for volunteers, click here.

Date:	27 July 2024 - 3 August 2024
Venue:	Rikkyo School in England Cambridge University University College London (UCL)
Download UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2024 volunteer flyer 20230627v1

Oita Prefecture's Kunisaki Peninsula and its Usa area are deemed a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in recognition of their sustainable agricultural traditions, and are home to various local plants, including shiitake mushrooms and shichitoi (a type of tatami grass/soft rush). Shichitoi in particular is unique to the region and is revered for its superior sturdiness and durability; as such, this special plant is widely used for tatami-making, as well as other craftworks.

In this very special event, HAYASHI Hiroaki, President of the Kunisaki Peninsula Usa Area GIAHS Promotion Association, will begin by giving an overview of the importance of agriculture in the region, introducing some of the materials harvested there.

This will be followed by expert craftsperson IWAKIRI Chika demonstrating the making of enza (small, round cushions) using shichitoi, after which workshop ticketholders will have the unique opportunity to get hands-on with this special material as they make their very own miniature shimenawa (a type of traditional rope) and, time permitting, misanga (a type of good luck charm).

This event has limited availability – book now at the link below to secure your place.

Click here to book on the Panorama Journal website.
Please note that this event has a recommended minimum age of 10 years.

Japan is renowned for its tea ceremonies. While the more well-known chado uses matcha tea powder, gatherings involving sencha use tea leaves. The origins of sencha, and the way in which the sencha is appreciated, are also unique in that they take place against a backdrop of intellectual gatherings known as "salons", occasions originating in the mid-Edo period that are used primarily to discuss arts and culture.

In this very special event, Sencha Master TSUKUDA Shio, successor to the Issa-an sencha tea school in Osaka, will give an illustrated talk about the history of sencha and the salon culture in which sencha played a key role, while also demonstrating the exquisite manner in which sencha is prepared and how it can be appreciated in daily life.

Participants will even be able to enjoy sencha prepared by TSUKUDA himself!

TSUKUDA Shio

Successor of the Issa-an sencha tea school, which inherits the salon culture of the bunjin (literary figures) of the Edo period.
At the G20 Osaka Summit 2019, he was in charge of the sencha tea gathering held as part of the Partners' Program.
He is also a member of the international research project ‘Creative collaborations: salons and networks in Kyoto and Osaka 1780–1880’ (led jointly by the British Museum and Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto), as well as a part-time lecturer at Kansai University.

This event has limited availability - book now to avoid disappointment.
Click here to book on the Panorama Journal website.

Noh theatre is a major traditional Japanese performing art, recognised as an Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government and as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Though characterised by the stylised movements and singing of its actors, it would not be complete without the unique, carefully-carved masks they wear as they perform. These allow Noh actors to control their character’s expression by making minute changes to the angle from which the audience sees their mask.

In this special one-off event, organised in celebration of the series of activities Tradition to Modernity: Understanding Noh Theatre from its Establishment 650 Years Ago to Contemporary Times taking place in August and September, KITAZAWA Hideta, master craftsperson and second-generation Noh mask-maker, will introduce the fascinating world of Noh masks, demonstrating the techniques used to make them while offering a rare chance to take a closer look at these wooden works of art. He will also present some of his more recent creations inspired by contemporary characters.

KITAZAWA Hideta

KITAZAWA Hideta is a wood sculptor and Noh mask maker based in Tokyo. He learned traditional wood carving of Buddhist and Shinto statuary from his father, KITAZAWA Ikkyo, and later studied Noh mask carving. He currently produces classical Noh and Kyogen masks and has been designated a master craftsman by the Tokyo Metropolitan government. KITAZAWA has also created numerous shinsaku - “new” - masks for foreign-language Noh productions, notably those of Theatre Nohgaku, as well as for other Noh-influenced plays. He has given workshops and demonstrations in Japan and internationally, and a book on his work entitled Noh and Kyogen Masks will be published by Prestel in September 2024.

This event has limited availability - book now to avoid disappointment.
Click here to book on the Panorama Journal website.

Embark on a Japan-UK musical odyssey as Kit Downes on piano harmonises with KIMURA Shunsuke on the shinobue (traverse bamboo flute) and ONO Etsuro on Tsugaru shamisen (three string banjo). In partnership with The Japan Foundation.

Date: 29 February 2024, 20:00 (Doors: 19:30)

Venue: Kings Place 2024

For more details, click here 

This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.

As part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024, and in view of its theme of Unforgettable: Memories, Times and Reflections in Japanese Cinema, this roundtable discussion reunites a panel of UK- and Japan-based experts in Japanese cinema from last year’s online talk series to reflect on Japanese films that embedded themselves in their minds, and to explore what makes Japanese cinema memorable.

Date: Friday 22 March, 13:00 (GMT) 

Online Webinar hosted on Zoom

Click here to book your place 

Join us in Cambridge for a special FREE screening of Mori, The Artist's Habitat (2017, dir. OKITA Shuichi), in collaboration with Panorama: The Journal of Travel, Place, and Nature and Jesus College, University of Cambridge.

94-year-old painter KUMAGAI Morikazu (YAMAZAKI Tsutomu), also known as Mori, has hardly left his property for the last 30 years. Most of his day is spent tirelessly observing his garden and all the living things in it, which he renders into paintings every evening in a studio he calls the "school." While he goes about his business, his wife Hideko (KIKI Kirin) attends to a stream of visitors.
Mori and Hideko live peacefully, surrounded by the things they love, until one day, a group of developers decide to build a condominium next door, putting their small paradise under threat. If the condominium is built, it will block the sun, and the garden will become uninhabitable, so Mori and Hideko decide to take action to protect the garden they cherish...

Mori, The Artist's Habitat is a humorous depiction of a summer day in the life of an old couple who've been together 52 years, set in the more affable social atmosphere of the 1970s.

This screening is free to attend, but booking is essential.
Click here to book on the Panorama Journal website.

ISHIMOTO Yasuhiro (1921-2012) remains one of Japan’s leading photographers. Born in the USA to a pair of Japanese immigrant farmers, ISHIMOTO studied both in Japan and at the Institute of Design in Chicago (also known as the New Bauhaus), where he was taught photographic technology by Aaron Siskind and Harry Callahan. After returning to Japan in the mid-1950s, he photographed the Katsura Rikyu (Katsura Imperial Villa). His work was praised highly, and so ISHIMOTO was pushed into fame, not least because his masterpieces were a breath of fresh air for the world of Japanese photography, employing modernistic expressions of the structural and stylistic power his photographic subjects held.

In celebration of the exhibition Yasuhiro Ishimoto. Lines and Bodies at LE BAL in Paris (19 June to 17 November), the Japan Foundation, London, together with The Photographers’ Gallery, will host a talk by ASAKURA Mei (curator at The Museum of Art, Kochi) exploring the legendary photographer while illustrating the characteristics of his works and the legacy he left. The Museum of Art to which ASAKURA belongs is home to the Ishimoto Yasuhiro Photo Center, a facility that holds almost the entirety of ISHIMOTO’s works, leaving ASAKURA uniquely positioned to share insights unmatched in depth and expertise.

To book your place, please click here to access the booking form.

Please note that the confirmation email system is not automated and is subject to office opening hours.

ISHIMOTO’s exhibition at LE BAL in Paris is supported by the Japan Foundation.

The Japanese Taster for Schools (JTS) Programme exists to create links between schools and Japanese-speaking volunteers. JTS volunteers carry out school visits across the UK to introduce students at any level to the Japanese language by carrying out fun and informative taster sessions. The JTS programme is a fantastic opportunity to use your Japanese to gain practical experience volunteering in your local community.

To empower and encourage volunteers, we will be holding an online training session on 9^th September 2024. We will provide information about the JTS programme and there will be a talk given by an experienced teacher of Japanese, Ms Clare Kuroishi. There will also be a chance to ask us questions, speak to other volunteers, and a fun quiz that will test your Japanese language volunteer knowledge!

This event is open to everyone – including those who are not yet registered as volunteers. We hope that existing volunteers can use this event as a chance to hone their skills and to be inspired, and that new members can get an idea about the programme.

Find out more about the JTS Programme here 

General Information

• Date/Time: 9^th September 2024 (Monday), 17:30-18:30 (BST)
• Venue: Online (Zoom software)
• Cost: Free (booking essential)
• Maximum number of participants: 20

Spoken language: EnglishYou can take part whether you are already registered as a volunteer or are interesting in registering as a volunteer. JTS volunteers can have any level of Japanese, from beginner to fluency.

Experienced teachers of Japanese are very welcome to attend, but will be treated as lower priority applicants if the event reaches maximum capacity.

Event Schedule

• 17:30 – 17:35: Intro / Explanation of the JTS programme
• 17:35 – 17:50: Guest speaker talk – Ms Clare Kuroishi (Tips for teaching Japanese numbers as part of a one-off taster session)
• 17:50 – 18:10: Group activity (quiz)
• 18:10 – 18:25: Q&A, networking and discussion
• 18:25 – 18:30: Close

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Speaker: Ms Clare Kuroishi (Teacher of Japanese)

Topic: Tips for teaching Japanese numbers to beginners

Biography: “I first went to Japan 34 years ago and have been teaching Japanese on and off for the past 26 years. Originally, I taught adults, then moved into GCSE, IB & A Level at grammar and independent schools. However, I have spent the last 10 years teaching in a Primary school & marking the Edexcel GCSE. I prefer to teach through experiences where possible as I believe it helps form the connections that aid retention.”

Click here to fill out an application form to attend

NB: There is NO application deadline but applications will close if the maximum number of participants is exceeded.

Attend TANAKA Kotaro's talk on DOMON Ken to discover the renowned photographer. Gain insights about his iconic works and explore his relationship with contemporaries such MORIYAMA Daido and ARAKI Nobuyoshi. Discover how DOMON's photography reflects the society he lived in.

The Photographers' Gallery

Date: 25 July 2023, 18:30 BST

Registration is essential and spaces are limited, so please book your ticket here.

The Japan Foundation offices in Europe (Budapest, Cologne, Paris, and London offices) will jointly hold an online teachers’ seminar on the topic ‘The Professionalism and Agency of Japanese Language Teachers: Thinking Through Dialogue and Reflection’ on 6th April 2024 (Saturday).

The theme, date and time of the seminar are as follows. Please find the event details below written in Japanese.

*Please note that information is only available in Japanese, as the seminar will be conducted in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.

 Theme: ‘The Professionalism and Agency of Japanese Language Teachers: Thinking Through Dialogue and Reflection’

 Date/Time: 6th April 2024 (Saturday),  13:00-14:30 (BST/UTC+1)

 Application Deadline: 31st March 2024 (Sunday) , 17:00 (BST/UTC+1)

Online form

 Enquiries:

 The Japan Foundation, Budapest:  BP_nihongo@jpf.go.jp (Japanese)

  The  Japan Foundation, London enquiries: events.japanese@jpf.go.jp  (Japanese / English)

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このたびブダペスト日本文化センターが中心となり、国際交流基金の欧州4拠点共催で、2024年4月6日（土）にオンライン日本語教師研修会を開催する運びとなりました。

テーマ：　「日本語教師の専門性と主体性―対話と省察から考える―」

講師　：　舘岡 洋子先生（早稲田大学）

日時　：　2024年4月6日(土)　13:00～14:30 (BST/UTC＋1)

共催　：　JF欧州4拠点（ブダペスト、ケルン、パリ、ロンドン）

形式　：　オンライン（Zoomミーティング）

対象　：　日本語教師

参加費：　無料

使用言語：日本語

講師からのメッセージ：

　私たちは今、激動の時代を生きています。そのような中で、日本語教師は何をする人なのか、その専門性についても教師自身の主体性についても、動態的に捉える必要があるのではないでしょうか。本講演では、専門家としての日本語教師を「どんなフィールドに行っても、あるいは現在のフィールドが社会的影響の下で変化しても（実際には変化しないフィールドはありえない）、自身のめざす日本語教育観を軸として自らの経験やもてる力を総動員して、フィールドに合った日本語教育実践を編成し、必要に応じてフィールドそのものを変えていく力」（舘岡編2021、p.104）を備えた人であると捉えています。これからの時代、日本語教師として主体性をもって教育活動を行うとはどういうことかをいっしょに考えましょう。

参考文献：

・舘岡洋子編（2021）『日本語教師の専門性を考える』（ココ出版）

・舘岡洋子（2019）「『日本語教師の専門性』を考える―『専門性の三位一体モデル』の提案と活用―」『早稲田日本語教育学』26,pp.167-177, https://waseda.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/47067

【参加申し込み】

　オンラインフォーム　〆切：2024年3月31日（日）17：00（BST/UTC＋１）

【広報用ポスター】

　ポスターはこちらからダウンロードください。

【問い合わせ先】

　ブダペスト日本文化センター日本語チーム BP_nihongo@jpf.go.jp　（日本語）

　ロンドン日本文化センター events.japanese@jpf.go.jp （日本語／英語）