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Joining professional organizations will give you access to conferences, workshops, and meetings where you can exchange ideas and become re-inspired about teaching. They also look great on a resume. Publications provide you with periodical lesson ideas, current teaching trends and theory, and also provide avenues to become published yourself – a requirement for most faculty applicants at universities in Japan and around the world. Below you will find JET-submitted suggestions for both.
If you have any suggestions, please send them to the AJET Education & Professional Development Coordinator here.
JALT |
 The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the improvement of language teaching and learning with nearly 3,000 members in chapters and affiliates across Japan as well as members abroad. Consider joining to receive their bimonthly magazine, The Language Teacher; the JALT Journal; discounts on registration fees for the annual conference; attend local chapter meetings at reduced rates; and opportunities for professional development.JALT Website Local Chapter Index JALT Publications & Free Back Issues |
Saitama City Educators |
 Saitama City Educators (SCE) is a grassroots organization that provides a forum for professional development to anyone with an interest in education. The Journal of Saitama City Educators (ISSN 2185-7822) is their online journal. SCE particularly wants to help people trying to get published for the first time – a requirement for a university teaching positions in Japan and many other countries. They also offer professional support and teacher training. To get involved, please visit http://www.saitamacityeducators.org.
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