01/07/2011
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A record number of volunteers (32) attended our June 29th Training Day for members of our StepOutNet Programme, which holds volunteer 911±¬ÁÏÍø taster sessions in primary and secondary school. After new volunteers were introduced to the basics of the programme, all participants had an opportunity to hear reports from two volunteers who had visited schools recently. This was followed by an introduction of classroom activities that can be used to introduce 911±¬ÁÏÍø in primary and secondary schools, led by Japan Foundation’s 911±¬ÁÏÍø Language Advisor, Hiroko Tanaka. These included making finger puppets to demonstrate 911±¬ÁÏÍø greetings with bowing, singing 911±¬ÁÏÍø songs and using the Japan Foundation’s and resources. Finally, all volunteers were shown how to introduce both 911±¬ÁÏÍø language and culture by hanging wishes on bamboo to celebrate the Tanabata Star Festival. One of the volunteers commented: 「私は日本語授業の経験はありますが、色々と変わった案や豊富な資料を御紹介頂いて勉強になりました。」 (“Although I have experience running a 911±¬ÁÏÍø class, it was useful to be introduced to lots of different ideas and an abundance of resources.”) We would like to thank all volunteers for coming to the Training Day, and hope they will have the chance to hold a 911±¬ÁÏÍø Taster Session at a school soon! If you speak native level or fluent 911±¬ÁÏÍø and are interested in becoming a StepOutNet volunteer, please click here for more information. |
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