JALSTA Japanese Language Workshop
JALSTA, with the support of the Japan Foundation New Delhi (JFND), organized a Japanese language workshop on July 20, 2024, at the Japan Foundation New Delhi.
The workshop began with an interactive session led by Mr Okamoto Rei, the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV), and Ms Vandana Jain, Japanese language teacher, Arwachin International School, Delhi. They conducted a Project-Based Learning (PBL) session on the theme “How can we promote a healthy diet in our society?” They also shared highlights of two Japanese language events held at Arwachin International School. All participating teachers actively engaged in the PBL session and benefited from the shared information about the events. Ms MimansaThapliyal, Japanese language teacher of our school also joined the workshop.
The workshop was carried forward with an informative session by Mr. Togami Jun, the JOCV and Ms Jaspreet Ahuja, Japanese language teacher, Bluebells School International, Delhi. Their insights on teaching kanji, reading comprehension, and cultural elements were highly enlightening for all the participating teachers.
Additionally, the second half of the workshop featured presentations on scholarship programs for high school students by Ms.Kasamaki from Mitsui & Co. India Pvt. Ltd. and an overview of the Teachers' Training Course (TTC) by Ms. Okumura from JFND. These sessions provided valuable information to the participants.
The workshop concluded with a farewell ofMr.Rei and Mr. Jun, who successfully completed their two-year tenure in Arwachin and Bluebells school as JOCV members.
Our special thanks to Ms. Suzuki, Japanese Language Advisor, JFND, for joining the workshop and giving her inputs for various sessions conducted during the workshop.
Ms Vandana Jain
(Japanese Language Department)