Educational system & english teaching japan david cardona ibarra

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秋茄子は嫁に食わすな。

JAPANWa o motte tōtoshi to nasu

Harmony is to be valued

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David Cardona IbarraBachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages English/French

Educational System and English Teaching

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Educational System in Japan

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The Japanese educational system was reformed after World War II


Current system is: 6-3-3-4 (6 years of elementary school, 3 years of junior high school, 3 years of senior high school and 4 years of University)

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Japan has one of the world's best-educated populations, with 100% enrollment in compulsory grades and zero illiteracy


The Ministry of Education closely supervises curriculum, textbooks, classes and maintains a uniform level of education throughout the country

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Children who have their sixth birthday on or before April 1 enter the first grade of primary school this year


School year begins in April and ends in March

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Some schools regulate hairstyles, shoes and school bag

The school uniform it is known by the name of Seifuku and is distinctive for each school

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The boys usually wear a dark military uniform style called Gakuran

The clothing depends on the season and the occasion

They are almost mandatory in public, private schools


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Tardiness is not tolerated

“If you are on time, you’re 15 minutes late”

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Teaching English in Japan

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Japan continues being one of the most popular destinations for English teachers wishing to teach abroad.

Even is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, Japan offers unprecedented access to culture and tradition.

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Mountains, hot springs, temples, neon lights, semi-tropical islands, jaw-dropping technology, a fresh cultural perspective,

and a welcoming population are just a few of the reasons why people come to Japan.

English teachers are in high demand.

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Kanji Hiragana Katakana Romaji English

私わたしワタシ watashi I

女おんなオンナ on'na Female

煙草たばこタバコ tabako Cigarette

Something to know before starting to talk about how English is taught in Japan…

Chinese RootJapanese Alphabet

Alphabet for foreign words

Representation in Latin Alphabet

Translation to English

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Teaching English in Japan - EFL/ESL

The use of the L.1 is almost mandatoryGrammar translation method/Communicative Translation Approach

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ALT vs Eikaiwa

Work at an English conversation school (eikaiwa)Working as an assistant language teacher (ALT)

Teachers must have a TELF training

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Elementary, high schools, Colleges and, universities

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Female teachers in Japan

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Teaching English in JapanKey To Success In Teaching English In Japan

Engaging

ConfidentGenki

(Enthusiastic)

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Dealing with culture shock

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THE QUESTION OF THE DAY…

What element in common have you appreciated in most of the images shown during this presentation?

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YES! CHALK BOARDS

秋茄子

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THANK YOU