A Visit to the Japanese School

What is the Course About?

The course is intended to provide teachers with the opportunity to learn about how the Japanese School of Sydney is organised to cater for a wide range of Japanese proficiency levels. Teachers will be able to gain background knowledge about the facilities at the school and about the implementation of the school curriculum. In small groups teachers will be invited to attend classes and observe student learnings.

 

How Will the Course Be Presented?  

An orientation, briefing and welcome by the school executive will be extended to participants with opportunities to ask questions and gain an understanding about the organisation of learning and the educational philosophy which underpins the Sydney Japanese School. In small groups teachers will observe classes and interact with teachers and students. A tour of the school to take note of school facilities will be followed by a debriefing session with teachers at the school. 

 

Outcomes of the Course:

As a result of participating in this course it is expected that teachers will gain:

  • insights into the organisation, facilities and resources at the Sydney Japanese School;
  • skills in extending and/or adapting the teaching strategies observed;
  • knowledge about the use of authentic Japanese resources to teach language and culture;
  • valuable networks to establish links between schools.
Presenter:

Chieko Jones, Sydney Japanese School.

   
Dates: Friday 2nd March 2001
Time: 9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Venue:

Sydney Japanese School
112 Booralie Road,
Terrey Hills.
Parking: Parking available in side streets.
Target Group: Teachers of Japanese.
No. of Participants: 30
Cost:

$155 per participant       including GST

Independent Schools $45

This course is subsidised for teachers from independent schools through Commonwealth Priority Languages funds.

Cancellations should be in writing no later than one week prior to course to enable a refund.

Your registration will be confirmed by fax after closing date.

 
Certification: Certificates will be made available to all participants who fulfil the course requirements.

Please note: AIS Professional Development courses can be accumulated to apply for University accreditation.
Closing Date: Friday 23rd February 2001

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A Visit to the Japanese School

Friday 2nd March 2001

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