educational system & english teaching japan david cardona ibarra
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JAPANWa o motte tōtoshi to nasu
Harmony is to be valued
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David Cardona IbarraBachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages English/French
Educational System and English Teaching
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The Japanese educational system was reformed after World War II
Educational System in Japan
Current system is: 6-3-3-4 (6 years of elementary school, 3 years of junior high school, 3 years of senior high school and 4 years of University)
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Japan has one of the world's best-educated populations, with 100% enrollment in compulsory grades and zero illiteracy
Educational System in Japan
The Ministry of Education closely supervises curriculum, textbooks, classes and maintains a uniform level of education throughout the country
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Children who have their sixth birthday on or before April 1 enter the first grade of primary school this year
Educational System in Japan
School year begins in April and ends in March
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Educational System in Japan
Some schools regulate hairstyles, shoes and school bag
The school uniform it is known by the name of Seifuku and is distinctive for each school
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The boys usually wear a dark military uniform style called Gakuran
The clothing depends on the season and the occasion
They are almost mandatory in public, private schools
Educational System in Japan
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Educational System in Japan
Tardiness is not tolerated
“If you are on time, you’re 15 minutes late”
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Teaching English in Japan
Japan continues being one of the most popular destinations for English teachers wishing to teach abroad.
Even is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, Japan offers unprecedented access to culture and tradition.
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Teaching English in Japan
Mountains, hot springs, temples, neon lights, semi-tropical islands, jaw-dropping technology, a fresh cultural perspective,
and a welcoming population are just a few of the reasons why people come to Japan.
English teachers are in high demand.
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Teaching English in Japan
Kanji Hiragana Katakana Romaji English
私 わたし ワタシ watashi I
女 おんな オンナ on'na Female
煙草 たばこ タバコ tabako Cigarette
Something to know before starting to talk about how English is taught in Japan…
Chinese RootJapanese Alphabet
Alphabet for foreign words
Representation in Latin Alphabet
Translation to English
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Teaching English in Japan
Teaching English in Japan - EFL/ESL
The use of the L.1 is almost mandatoryGrammar translation method/Communicative Translation Approach
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Teaching English in Japan
ALT vs Eikaiwa
Work at an English conversation school (eikaiwa)Working as an assistant language teacher (ALT)
Teachers must have a TELF training
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Teaching English in JapanKey To Success In Teaching English In Japan
Engaging
ConfidentGenki
(Enthusiastic)
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THE QUESTION OF THE DAY…
What element in common have you appreciated in most of the images shown during this presentation?