Japan Conference for schools 2016

Japanese Language
  • 7 March 2016
  • 10:00–16:15
  • The British Council 10 Spring Gardens, London, SW1A 2BN
Organised

A free one-day conference for networking and sharing ideas about bringing Japan and Japanese into schools. 

The Japan Conference for Schools is open to schools or local authorities that are new to Japan work, schools implementing Japanese into the curriculum and those involved with partnerships in Japan, and schools looking to enhance or develop an existing programme of Japan-related study.

The day will include a series of speeches and workshops on Japan-related topics. This will include a message from Baroness Coussins, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Modern Languages Group in the house of Lords. The day will also include topics ranging from information from Pearson about the new GCSE exams for Japanese, to calligraphy and sushi workshops, and even a demonstration of shamisen music. You can find out more about the schedule here. 

This conference aims to provide useful CPD for teachers of Japanese in both primary and secondary schools, as well as teachers who are interested in introducing Japan- related studies.

Open to: All teachers and local authority advisors
Fee: There is no charge for attendance, but prior registration is essential
You can sign up for the conference here.
Lunch will also be provided. 
Please note the deadline for signups is Monday 29th of February 

Schedule:

10:00-10:30

Arrival, registration and coffee

10:30-10:40

Welcome message

10:40-10:50

Message  from Baroness Coussins

10:55-11:10

Shamisen demonstration

11:15-12:05

Workshop 1 (practical sessions about Japan/Japanese culture) 

12:10-12:50

Group discussion – Session one (each group will discuss a specific topic)

12:50-13:40

Lunch and Networking- A buffet lunch will be provided

13:40- 14:30

Workshop 2 

14:35-15:15

Group discussion – Session two

15:20-16:00

Talk from Head Teachers about Japanese at their school 

16:00-16:15

Closing remarks 
Workshop 1:
1. Sushi workshop 
2. Origami Workshop 
3. Kamishibai workshop 
4. Changes to the GCSE workshop  
Workshop 2:
1. Primary Resources workshop 
2. Calligraphy 
3. How to make flipped learning videos 
Group Discussion 1:
1. School linking 
2. Clifton Scientific trust and their science exchanges 
3. How to introduce Japanese to your school 
4. Q&A about grants (teachers can sign up for a 10 min grant slot)
Group Discussion 2
1. Sharing resources 
2. ORJAC- Online Resource for Japanese Archaeology and Cultural Heritage 
3. How to prepare for exams 
4. Q&A about grants (teachers can sign up for a 10 min grant slot)

When you sign up, you will need to choose 2 workshops and 2 group discussions. Information about this is available here. 

Contact Information

For enquiries about this event, please contact:

Japanese-Language Affairs
info.language@jpf.go.jp

General Enquiries
LO_info@jpf.go.jp

Phone: +44 (0)20 7492 6570

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