The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington has created a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation for JETs to use free of charge! It highlights the differences between American and Japanese schools . . .
By reading current teaching research and articles, you stay up to date on the most modern methods, receive new and innovative ideas, and hold an edge over your peers. In essence, your ability to synthesize the ideas of others with your own makes you stronger, and makes the education you give your students competitive in a modern world.
This site relies on peer-reviewed submissions, so we are counting on you to share the best and most up-to-date articles you are reading. If you have anything to add or change, please send it to the AJET Education and Professional development coordinator here.
Teaching Resources
Teaching Resources31 Aug
Jessica Wang (Mimata Town, Miyazaki prefecture; 2012-2014) taught at two elementary schools, 5-6 classes a day, and saw her students on a regular basis. Those shown in the video are . . .
National AJET produces two amazing classroom resources for JETs. Planet Eigo is a fully bilingual teaching resource of comprehensive lesson plans, activities and helpful tips on effective instruction. Foxy Phonics . . .
Teaching Resources26 Oct
日本語 This article describes the two faces of teaching: teaching a subject, and how to be a teacher. In it, they explore how to measure teaching ability, and it includes . . .
Teaching Resources24 Sep
Lesson Title: Directions Grammar Point(s): Multiple Example: Do you know somewhere I can study English? Grade level: High School – Beginner Level Materials: Handouts (if necessary) at the bottom of . . .
The latest issue of CONNECT is out now! This month, read all about Japan’s long history of spooky supernatural folklore, finding people to shoot hoops with in your local community, the allure of one of Japan’s best fall foods—the chestnut, managing pregnancy in Japan, and more. As always, thanks for reading!
