On-Demand Resource for Japanese Language Teaching Methods

These materials are designed for the thematic study of the basic teaching methods. It is designed for online courses but can also be used for self-study. It was created based on the results of teacher training at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa. It is based on the contents of "The Japan Foundation Nihongo Kyojuho (Japanese-language teaching methods) Series," the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education concepts, and findings in language education. The teaching materials are made in Japanese at about B1 level. Videos, texts, and confirmation quizzes are available to suit your learning style.
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"JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education" KIJIMA Hiromi
"How to Teach Characters" SHINOZAKI Setsuko
"How to Teach Grammar" SHIMIZU Masako and KIDA Mari
"How to Teach Speaking" GAO Wei-Jian
"How to Teach Reading" HATTA Naomi
"How to Teach Writing" OSHIO Kazumi
"Japanese-Language Education and Culture" OFUNE Chisato
"Assessment for Learning" NAGASAKA Miaki

For more information on "The Japan Foundation Nihongo Kyojuho (Japanese-language teaching methods) Series," click here.
For more information on the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education, click here.

JFS Lesson Plans

‘JFS Lesson Plans’ are examples of task-based style lesson based on the JF Standard. Task-based style lessons are lessons whose objective is to use Japanese in the real world and acquire to do something ability. Samples of the four levels, A1, A2, B1 and B2 are introduced here. Please make use of them as samples when you design original task-based style lessons for each situation that fit your learners.

Important points when using these lesson plans

・Objectives are set as Can-dos (sentences beginning with ‘I can … ‘)   How to choose Can-dos

・Through listening to a contextualized conversation, important information and the flow of the conversation can be understood. Get learners to notice frequently used expressions and try them out

・Inc・Incorporates activities related to understanding sharing things you notice and experiences and comparing different cultures with your own culture, etc.

・Incorporate tasks (performance tasks) that are aimed at accomplishing the Can-do objectives

・Self-assessment, teacher assessment and peer assessment by learners based on the Can-dos takes place.

Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin 'Ideas for Japanese-Language Classrooms'

These are ideas and hints for teaching that can be applied straight away in the Japanese language classroom. There are ideas for lessons with a variety of content, such as lessons using anime, manga and songs; ideas for cultural exchange, discussion and interview lesson procedures; ideas for lessons on how to make original books and fans; and so on. There are also ways for Japanese teachers to gather information. Please put this website to use, for example, when you want to do a slightly different lesson to usual, or when you want to widen your range as a Japanese teacher. Introduced in each article is a concrete lesson procedure and tips, together with 'objectives', 'target students' and 'class size'.

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"Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin"
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Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin ‘The First Step for Teaching Japanese’

Full-time teachers from The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa explain in easy-to-understand terms basic theories and knowledge related to Japanese-language teaching. A variety of aspects are covered, including teaching in general, such as ‘course design’, ‘materials development’, ‘assessment’, and so on; teaching of each skill, such as ‘reading comprehension’, ‘conversation’, ‘ listening comprehension’, and so on; teaching of each language item, such as ‘grammar’, ‘characters and vocabulary’, and so on; teaching of each level, such as ‘elementary’, ‘intermediate’, ‘advanced’, and so on; as well as‘teaching Japanese current affairs and Japanese culture’, ‘using realia and authentic materials’, ‘teacher development’, and so on. It is useful for strengthening your foundational knowledge related to Japanese language teaching and reexamining what you know. This section was written based on ‘the JF Nihongo Kyojuho (Japanese language education teaching) Series’ (Hitsuji shobo).

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For more information on "The Japan Foundation Nihongo Kyojuho (Japanese-language teaching methods) Series," click here.
"Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin"
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