J-cert Japanese-Language Teacher Training in Nepal Successfully Completed

 

From March 25 to April 2, I visited Nepal to serve as an instructor for a training program for Japanese language teachers held as part of J-cert's promotional activities in five cities. The training was conducted with the cooperation of four local study abroad consultancies in Nepal, including Hardford Education Pvt. Ltd. and with the support of ECAN, HONS, and other national consultancy associations in Nepal.

 

Of particular note was the training in Nepal's three largest cities, Chitwan, Pokhara, and Katmandu, which was attended by more than 100 participants and filled with enthusiasm. Training programs were subsequently held in Birtamode and Itahari, demonstrating the high level of interest in Japanese language education.

 

In order for prospective students to study in Japan, they need to pass the JLPT N5 equivalent or prove that they have studied for at least 150 hours. However, there are actually other exams besides the JLPT that international students can take, and one of the most notable is the J-cert. It is possible to take the J-cert at least six times a year, and a pass/fail decision is made within a week, which is a great advantage for international students.

 

The appeal of the J-cert does not stop there. While the question format and level are similar to those of the JLPT, the content of the questions is based on Japanese culture and society, allowing students to acquire the practical knowledge they will need during their stay in Japan.

 

This poses certain difficulties for teachers who have no experience studying abroad. However, during this training program, teaching materials and kanji learning methods that focus on such cultural aspects were introduced, and participants were able to gain new perspectives.

 

In Nepal, there is a shortage of teachers who can take charge of Japanese language education. In many cases, they have studied abroad and have little experience in education. However, it is hoped that through teacher training and better cross-cultural understanding, higher quality Japanese language education can be provided.

 

Through this training program, light is being shed on the future of Japanese language education. Local consulting firms and participants alike recognize the importance of future training programs and are eager to achieve further growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ネパールのJ-cert日本語教師研修が盛況に終了

３月２５日～４月２日、ネパールの５都市でJ-certの普及活動が行われ、日本語教師研修が開催されました。この研修は、Hardford Education Pvt. Ltd. をはじめとするネパール現地の留学コンサルタント会社４社の協力のもと、ECANやHONSなどネパール全国のコンサルタント協会の後援を受けて行われました。

特に注目すべきは、ネパールの３大都市であるChitwan、Pokhara、Katmanduでの研修。１００名以上の参加者が集まり、会場は熱気に包まれました。続いて、Birtamode、Itahariの地でも研修が開催され、日本語教育への関心の高さがうかがえます。

留学希望者が日本に留学するためには、JLPTのN5相当の試験に合格するか、１５０時間以上の学習の証明が必要です。しかしながら、実際にはJLPT以外にも留学生が受けられる試験があり、その中でも今回注目されたのがJ-certです。年に６回以上受験可能で、合否判定も１週間以内に出るなど、留学生にとって大きなメリットがあります。

J-certの魅力はそれだけにとどまりません。問題形式やレベルはJLPTと同様でありながら、問題内容が日本の文化や社会に基づいているため、日本に滞在する際に必要な実践的な知識を身につけることができます。

ただし、言語知識だけでなく、留学生が直面する日本の常識や文化に関する問題も含まれています。このため、留学経験のない教師にとっては一定の難しさがあります。しかし、今回の研修では、そうした文化的な側面に焦点を当てた教材や漢字学習の方法なども紹介され、参加者たちは新たな視点を得ることができました。

ネパールでは、日本語教育の担い手となる教師が不足しています。多くの場合、留学経験者であることが多く、教育関係の経験が少ないことも現状です。しかし、教師のトレーニングや異文化間の理解を深めることで、より質の高い日本語教育が提供されることが期待されます。

今回の研修を通じて、日本語教育の未来に光が差し込んでいます。現地のコンサルティング会社や参加者たちも、今後の研修の重要性を認識し、更なる成長を目指す意欲に満ちています。