The Japan Foundation, Toronto is now offering online teacher training workshops. We welcome people from all over Canada to join us!
Upcoming Events
・Workshop for Teaching Japanese Online Based on the Action Oriented Approach
September 3 – November 12, 2019 (Tuesdays), 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time
If you are interested in teaching Japanese online, join our workshop which will introduce you to how you can use your own strengths to be an online teacher! No previous experience in teaching Japanese is required.
For more details or to register, click here.
・NEW: Online Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers: Talk by Noriko Yabuki-Soh (York University)
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time
The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on June 24 will feature a talk by Dr. Yabuki-Soh on the topic of Rethinking “Japanese grammar”: The role of Japanese language instructors in enhancing learner proficiency.
For more details or to register, click here.
・Japanese Education and Social Media
Third Friday of every month, September 20, 2019 – February 21, 2020, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time
While most of us are often in contact with social media in our daily lives, it is not a stretch to assume there are those who rarely use it in their classrooms. This workshop will run the 3rd Friday of each month from September 20 to February 21 and introduce Social Media to those who are not yet familiar with it.
For more details or to register, click here.
Ongoing Events
・Ask Yoshi!
On weekdays the online meeting room “Ask Yoshi!” is open for Japanese-language teachers in Canada who have questions for Mr. Murakami. Feel free to stop on by!
For more details, click here.
・PD on Demand
JFT’s “PD on Demand” is customizable teacher’s training offered online, for Japanese-language teachers in Canada who are looking to learn more about various topics related to Japanese-language education.
For more details, click here.
Past Events
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Show Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers (July 10, 2019) The JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers is a study group where the participants play leading roles. Discussion topics are decided on by participants on the spot. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problems they may have or something they want to hear others’ opinions on, etc. The goal is not to listen success stories, but for participants to work together to solve problems. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on June 24 will feature a talk by Mr. Jotaro Arimori on the topic of diversity of gender and sexuality that Japanese teachers should know. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on May 29 will feature a talk by Prof. Komuro-Lee on the topic of what do and don’t learners who already know languages with kanji already know. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 Show Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers (April 26, 2019) The JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers is a study group where the participants play leading roles. Discussion topics are decided on by participants on the spot. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problems they may have or something they want to hear others’ opinions on, etc. The goal is not to listen success stories, but for participants to work together to solve problems. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on April 23 will feature a talk by Ms. Emiko Tanaka, introducing Yosakoi to Japanese language teachers. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on March 27 will feature a talk by Ms. Sonomi Iwata-Consul from McMaster University about creating and sharing Japanese-Language skits on YouTube in the classroom. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on February 27 will feature a talk by Ms. Izumi Adachi from the University of Saskatchewan about Autonomous Learners in the University Language Classroom. Show Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers (February 22, 2019) The JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers is a study group where the participants play leading roles. Discussion topics are decided on by participants on the spot. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problems they may have or something they want to hear others’ opinions on, etc. The goal is not to listen success stories, but for participants to work together to solve problems. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on January 26 will feature a talk by Ms. Nami Ohara from Memorial University of Newfoundland about YouTube and Japanese Language Education. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on December 19 will feature a talk by Ms. Yasuko Senoo from McGill University about Online Exchange Between Universities in Japan and Canada. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 Show Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers (November 30, 2018) The JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers is a study group where the participants play leading roles. Discussion topics are decided on by participants on the spot. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problems they may have or something they want to hear others’ opinions on, etc. The goal is not to listen success stories, but for participants to work together to solve problems. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on November 28 will feature a talk by Mr. Murakami about how to start SPOC (Small Private Online Courses). 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. This session will feature a Report on the 1st Japan Bowl Ontario and it’s Future Prospects. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 If you are interested in teaching Japanese online, join our workshop which will introduce you to how you can use your own strengths to be an online teacher! No previous experience in teaching Japanese is required. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. This session will feature a talk by Mrs. Misuzu Kazama from the University of British Columbia about creating your own online magazine. Show JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers (July 11, 2018) The JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers is a study group where the participants play leading roles. Discussion topics are decided on by participants on the spot. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problems they may have or something they want to hear others’ opinions on, etc. The goal is not to listen success stories, but for participants to work together to solve problems. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. This session will feature a talk by Prof. Keiko Aoki from Queen’s University about Japanese as a Heritage Language Education. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on May 2nd will feature a talk by Ms. Mayumi Hoshi from the University of Alberta, who runs the university’s Japanese Drama Society. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 The second workshop in our series will help you learn to how to create your own website and promote yourself as a teacher. The ONLINE Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers Series features lectures, workshops, or interviews moderated by Mr. Murakami, Japanese Language Advisor at Alberta Education. The session on April 11th will feature a talk by Prof. Yang from the University of Calgary, about the Canada Japanese Video Contest. 【Click here to watch a recording of the lecture】 If you are interested in teaching Japanese online, join our new workshop which will introduce you to how you can use your own strengths to be an online teacher! No previous experience in teaching Japanese is required.
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