Author: Christopher Kona Young
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 143571637X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Teaching English in Japan is not just a job, it's a life. To live this intriguing life, you need information and a plan. This revised and updated Second Edition focuses on the steps to become an English teacher in Japan, unique teaching tips and recommendations on how to work smart and live well in Japan. It also includes information and anecdotes about money, jobs, visas, food, hot springs, capsule hotels and daily life. Read about the Restroom Knock, The Case of the Missing Westerners and why competition for jobs may be tougher in 2008-09. By the way, what is the English Effect and how does it help English teachers seemingly rule the world in Japan. Get the facts about the job and enjoy the stories about the life.(1st Edition 2006 titled ORDINARY ENGLISH-SPEAKING MEN, EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN).
7 STEPS TO BECOME AN ENGLISH TEACHER IN JAPAN
Author: Christopher Kona Young
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 143571637X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Teaching English in Japan is not just a job, it's a life. To live this intriguing life, you need information and a plan. This revised and updated Second Edition focuses on the steps to become an English teacher in Japan, unique teaching tips and recommendations on how to work smart and live well in Japan. It also includes information and anecdotes about money, jobs, visas, food, hot springs, capsule hotels and daily life. Read about the Restroom Knock, The Case of the Missing Westerners and why competition for jobs may be tougher in 2008-09. By the way, what is the English Effect and how does it help English teachers seemingly rule the world in Japan. Get the facts about the job and enjoy the stories about the life.(1st Edition 2006 titled ORDINARY ENGLISH-SPEAKING MEN, EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN).
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 143571637X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Teaching English in Japan is not just a job, it's a life. To live this intriguing life, you need information and a plan. This revised and updated Second Edition focuses on the steps to become an English teacher in Japan, unique teaching tips and recommendations on how to work smart and live well in Japan. It also includes information and anecdotes about money, jobs, visas, food, hot springs, capsule hotels and daily life. Read about the Restroom Knock, The Case of the Missing Westerners and why competition for jobs may be tougher in 2008-09. By the way, what is the English Effect and how does it help English teachers seemingly rule the world in Japan. Get the facts about the job and enjoy the stories about the life.(1st Edition 2006 titled ORDINARY ENGLISH-SPEAKING MEN, EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN).
Exploring Language Teacher Efficacy in Japan
Author: Gene Thompson
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788925416
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This book examines language teacher efficacy beliefs, focusing on the individual and collective beliefs of Japanese high school teachers. It discusses personal and collective dimensions of language teacher efficacy related to personal second language (L2) capability, instructional L2 efficacy and collective capability towards collaboration. The book provides a detailed discussion about the ways in which these beliefs develop and situates the findings within the wider field of teacher efficacy research. It helps further understanding of factors that may influence teacher self-efficacy and suggests new directions for research to explore in future studies. It will appeal to postgraduates and researchers with an interest in language teacher cognition, the psychology of language teaching and those in the wider fields of self-efficacy, teacher efficacy and teacher agency. It is also of use to those with an interest in the high school English education system in Japan, as well as researchers investigating similar contexts.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788925416
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This book examines language teacher efficacy beliefs, focusing on the individual and collective beliefs of Japanese high school teachers. It discusses personal and collective dimensions of language teacher efficacy related to personal second language (L2) capability, instructional L2 efficacy and collective capability towards collaboration. The book provides a detailed discussion about the ways in which these beliefs develop and situates the findings within the wider field of teacher efficacy research. It helps further understanding of factors that may influence teacher self-efficacy and suggests new directions for research to explore in future studies. It will appeal to postgraduates and researchers with an interest in language teacher cognition, the psychology of language teaching and those in the wider fields of self-efficacy, teacher efficacy and teacher agency. It is also of use to those with an interest in the high school English education system in Japan, as well as researchers investigating similar contexts.
7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child
Author: Naomi STEINER
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
ISBN: 0814400469
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their child's understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual. This book helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual families determine and achieve their bilingual goals for their child, whether those goals are understanding others, the ability to speak a second language, reading and/or writing in two languages, or some combination of all of these. The authors explain how the brain learns more than one language, explode common myths, address frequently asked questions, and reveal an array of resources available to families. Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, this is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with a uniquely valuable experience.
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
ISBN: 0814400469
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their child's understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual. This book helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual families determine and achieve their bilingual goals for their child, whether those goals are understanding others, the ability to speak a second language, reading and/or writing in two languages, or some combination of all of these. The authors explain how the brain learns more than one language, explode common myths, address frequently asked questions, and reveal an array of resources available to families. Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, this is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with a uniquely valuable experience.
Learning to Bow
Author: Bruce Feiler
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0061863599
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Learning to Bow has been heralded as one of the funniest, liveliest, and most insightful books ever written about the clash of cultures between America and Japan. With warmth and candor, Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent as a teacher in a small rural town. Beginning with a ritual outdoor bath and culminating in an all-night trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Feiler teaches his students about American culture, while they teach him everything from how to properly address an envelope to how to date a Japanese girl.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0061863599
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Learning to Bow has been heralded as one of the funniest, liveliest, and most insightful books ever written about the clash of cultures between America and Japan. With warmth and candor, Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent as a teacher in a small rural town. Beginning with a ritual outdoor bath and culminating in an all-night trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Feiler teaches his students about American culture, while they teach him everything from how to properly address an envelope to how to date a Japanese girl.
Japanese from Zero!
Author: George Trombley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese language
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and was continuously refined over eight years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese language
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and was continuously refined over eight years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.
Happy for No Reason
Author: Marci Shimoff
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416547738
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Everyone wants to be happy--yet so many people are unhappy today. What are they doing wrong? Clearly, a new approach is needed. Self-help guru Shimoff presents three new ideas and a practical program to change the way readers look at creating happiness in their lives: 1. Happiness is not an emotion, a spike of elation or euphoria, but a lasting, neuro-physiological state of peace and well-being. 2. True happiness is not based on what people do or have--it doesn't depend on external reasons or circumstances. 3. Research indicates that everyone has a happiness set-point. No matter what happens to a person, they will tend to return to a set range of happiness. This book shows how you can actually reprogram your set-point to a higher level.--From publisher description.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416547738
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Everyone wants to be happy--yet so many people are unhappy today. What are they doing wrong? Clearly, a new approach is needed. Self-help guru Shimoff presents three new ideas and a practical program to change the way readers look at creating happiness in their lives: 1. Happiness is not an emotion, a spike of elation or euphoria, but a lasting, neuro-physiological state of peace and well-being. 2. True happiness is not based on what people do or have--it doesn't depend on external reasons or circumstances. 3. Research indicates that everyone has a happiness set-point. No matter what happens to a person, they will tend to return to a set range of happiness. This book shows how you can actually reprogram your set-point to a higher level.--From publisher description.
Presentation Zen
Author: Garr Reynolds
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0321601890
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0321601890
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Foreign Language Classroom
Author: Anna Matis
Publisher: SEIDLITZ EDUCATION, LLC
ISBN: 1732194807
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
The 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Foreign Language Classroom are research-based strategies designed to increase comprehensible input and provide low-stress opportunities for language output and interaction. These practical techniques provide an essential foundation that ensures students are motivated and engaged, while offering access points to any target language in a way that is easy to implement and comprehensively scaffolded.
Publisher: SEIDLITZ EDUCATION, LLC
ISBN: 1732194807
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
The 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Foreign Language Classroom are research-based strategies designed to increase comprehensible input and provide low-stress opportunities for language output and interaction. These practical techniques provide an essential foundation that ensures students are motivated and engaged, while offering access points to any target language in a way that is easy to implement and comprehensively scaffolded.
Language Teacher Recognition
Author: Alison Stewart
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788927907
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This book presents the career narratives of an under-researched group of teachers: immigrant Filipino teachers of English working mainly with young and very young learners in Japan. It provides a nuanced and revealing critique of poststructuralist views of identity and proposes recognition theories as an alternative perspective. It explores the role of the community found in language teacher associations in the formation and strengthening of language teacher identity and reveals new insights into morality and social justice in language teacher identity. The narratives of the teachers and the communities of which they are part demonstrate how prejudice affects these teachers' lives, and how speaking about and celebrating success can affirm individual and group identity.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788927907
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This book presents the career narratives of an under-researched group of teachers: immigrant Filipino teachers of English working mainly with young and very young learners in Japan. It provides a nuanced and revealing critique of poststructuralist views of identity and proposes recognition theories as an alternative perspective. It explores the role of the community found in language teacher associations in the formation and strengthening of language teacher identity and reveals new insights into morality and social justice in language teacher identity. The narratives of the teachers and the communities of which they are part demonstrate how prejudice affects these teachers' lives, and how speaking about and celebrating success can affirm individual and group identity.
The Multilingual Turn in Languages Education
Author: Jean Conteh
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1783092254
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Starting from the key idea that learners and teachers bring diverse linguistic knowledge and resources to education, this book establishes and explores the concept of the ‘multilingual turn’ in languages education and the potential benefits for individuals and societies. It takes account of recent research, policy and practice in the fields of bilingual and multilingual education as well as foreign and second language education. The chapters integrate theory and practice, bringing together researchers and practitioners from five continents to illustrate the effects of the multilingual turn in society and evaluate the opportunities and challenges of implementing multilingual curricula and activities in a variety of classrooms. Based on the examples featured, the editors invite students, teachers, teacher educators and researchers to reflect on their own work and to evaluate the relevance and applicability of the multilingual turn in their own contexts.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1783092254
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Starting from the key idea that learners and teachers bring diverse linguistic knowledge and resources to education, this book establishes and explores the concept of the ‘multilingual turn’ in languages education and the potential benefits for individuals and societies. It takes account of recent research, policy and practice in the fields of bilingual and multilingual education as well as foreign and second language education. The chapters integrate theory and practice, bringing together researchers and practitioners from five continents to illustrate the effects of the multilingual turn in society and evaluate the opportunities and challenges of implementing multilingual curricula and activities in a variety of classrooms. Based on the examples featured, the editors invite students, teachers, teacher educators and researchers to reflect on their own work and to evaluate the relevance and applicability of the multilingual turn in their own contexts.