Education And Professional Development For Japanese Language Teachers
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Education And Professional Development For Japanese Language Teachers
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Author : Association of Teachers of Japanese (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Education And Professional Development For Japanese Language Teachers written by Association of Teachers of Japanese (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Japanese language categories.
Professional Development Of English Language Teachers In Asia
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Author : Kayoko Hashimoto
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-16
Professional Development Of English Language Teachers In Asia written by Kayoko Hashimoto and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Why has English language proficiency in Japan remained so low in comparison to other Asian countries? Has Vietnam attempted to improve English language teaching because ASEAN has adopted English as its working language? Why do English language teachers struggle with curriculum changes imposed by governments in order to make them competitive in the international community? Do professional development (PD) programs actually meet the needs of teachers? This book addresses issues surrounding these questions by examining how the Japanese and Vietnamese governments have approached and defined the PD of English language teachers and how such PD programs have been delivered. It further analyses the impact of policy changes on individual teachers and explores how PD can help teachers to implement such changes effectively at the micro-level. PD of language teachers or language teacher education is relatively new as a field of inquiry in Applied Linguistics. By including case studies of Japan and Vietnam in the one volume, this book embarks on the challenging task of demonstrating that PD is an essential element of the successful implementation of language policies in Asia, where World Englishes have been shaped by distinct local contexts.
Reflective Practice As Professional Development
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Author : Atsuko Watanabe
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2016-12-07
Reflective Practice As Professional Development written by Atsuko Watanabe and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-07 with Education categories.
This book presents a researcher’s work on reflective practice with a group of high school teachers of English in Japan. Beginning with a series of uncomfortable teacher training sessions delivered to unwilling participants, the book charts the author’s development of new methods of engaging her participants and making use of their own experiences and knowledge. Both an in-depth examination of reflective practice in the context of Japanese cultural conventions and a narrative account of the researcher’s reflexivity in her engagement with the study, the book introduces the concept of ‘the reflective continuum’ – a non-linear journey that mirrors the way reflection develops in unpredictable and individual ways.
Teacher Awareness As Professional Development
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Author : Nami Sakamoto
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-12-08
Teacher Awareness As Professional Development written by Nami Sakamoto and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book examines the process of identity (re)construction for assistant language teachers (ALTs) in foreign language classrooms in Japan, using Narrative Inquiry as a tool to provide a multifaceted perspective on their personal and professional growth. To develop a thorough understanding of the classroom, the author proposes three different types of awareness from the perspective of sociocultural theory. Each type of awareness is a unique lens through which to see the teachers’ world of language teaching within the classroom. Finally, the book discusses teacher development, teaching theory, and identity based on analysis of the narrative data. The book offers useful pedagogical insights that may have implications for teacher development and principles of language team teaching for teachers, teacher trainers, ALTs, boards of education, and university students of English and language education, including English as a Foreign Language (EFL).
Studying Classroom Teaching As A Medium For Professional Development
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2002-08-09
Studying Classroom Teaching As A Medium For Professional Development written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-09 with Education categories.
The Mathematical Sciences Education Board (MSEB) and the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction (USNCMI) took advantage of a unique opportunity to bring educators together. In August 2000, following the Ninth International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME-9) in Makuhari, Japan, MSEB and USNCMI capitalized on the presence of mathematics educators in attendance from the United States and Japan by holding a two and a half-day workshop on the professional development of mathematics teachers. This workshop used the expertise of the participants from the two countries to develop a better, more flexible, and more useful understanding of the knowledge that is needed to teach well and how to help teachers to obtain this knowledge. A major focus of the workshop was to discuss teachers' opportunities in both societies-using teaching practice as a medium for professional development. Another focus of the workshop addressed practice by considering the records of teaching, including videos of classroom lessons and cases describing teachers and their work. These proceedings reflect the activities and discussion of the workshop using both print and video to enable others to share in their experience
Understanding Change
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Author : Judith Lamie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Understanding Change written by Judith Lamie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Education categories.
In January 2000, the Commission on Japan's Goals in the 21st Century reported that Japan needed to reform across several areas and that making English the official second language would help realize many of the country's goals. This book works from the hypothesis that in-service English courses facilitate change and understanding. The research presented examines the impact of such programs on a select group of four Japanese teachers of English. In light of the move to English, the book presents the most influential and radical curriculum change of the past decade in Japan. If Japan wishes to reach its language goals the experience of the four teachers will be useful in deciding whether to place greater emphasis on teacher education and professional development.
Teaching In Japan
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Author : Nobuo K. Shimahara
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-11
Teaching In Japan written by Nobuo K. Shimahara and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-11 with Education categories.
This collection of essays explores teaching in Japan as it relates to contemporary social change in the past two decades. The collection explores day-to-day teaching in Japan from the teacher's erspective relying on first hand accounts by those within the system.
Exploring Japanese University English Teachers Professional Identity
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Author : Diane Nagatomo
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2012
Exploring Japanese University English Teachers Professional Identity written by Diane Nagatomo and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Education categories.
This book examines the professional identities of a highly influential group of English language teachers in Japan: Japanese university English teachers. It focuses on how relatively new teachers develop their professional identities, how gender impacts the professional identities of female professors, and how teaching practices and beliefs reflect personal and professional identity.
Identity Gender And Teaching English In Japan
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Author : Diane Hawley Nagatomo
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2016-04-07
Identity Gender And Teaching English In Japan written by Diane Hawley Nagatomo and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-07 with Foreign Language Study categories.
How do teachers who have chosen to settle down in one country manage the difficulties of living and teaching English in that country? How do they develop and sustain their careers, and what factors shape their identity? This book answers these questions by investigating the personal and professional identity development of ten Western women who teach English in various educational contexts in Japan, all of whom have Japanese spouses. The book covers issues of interracial relationships, expatriation, equality and employment practices as well as the broader topics of gender and identity. The book also provides a useful overview of English language teaching and learning in Japan.
Lesson Study Based Teacher Education
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Author : Jongsung Kim
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-05-26
Lesson Study Based Teacher Education written by Jongsung Kim and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-26 with Education categories.
The philosophy of Lesson Study in Japan—teacher ownership, teacher professionalism, student learning-focused dialogue, teacher collaboration, and teacher professional community—has attracted educators and researchers worldwide. However, Lesson Study does not have the same meaning as its original Japanese expression Jugyou Kenkyuu, a combination of two Japanese words—Jugyou meaning instruction or lesson(s) and Kenkyuu meaning study or research. To bridge the gap between Jugyou Kenkyuu and Lesson Study and therefore maximize the potential of Lesson Study in the world, this edited volume provides two "mirrors" for those who wish to reflect on and implement Lesson Study within their own contexts. One section discusses how Lesson Study is utilized in Japanese teacher education and how this system reproduces the very culture of Lesson Study. The other section addresses case studies showcasing Lesson Study implementation in several countries such as the United States, Germany, Norway, Peru, and Uganda and discusses the opportunities and challenges that arise when Lesson Study-based teacher education expands beyond Japan to the rest of the world. This book will appeal to anyone interested in learning about Lesson Study.