From https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle-teachertraining
The Japan Foundation is offering several training programs for Japanese language teachers in 2018-2019. All programs take place at the Japanese-Language Institute in Urawa, Japan.
Long-term Training Program
September 4, 2018-March 1, 2019
This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese, 35 years old or younger, who have more than 6 months and less than 5 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included), as of December 1, 2017. The goal of this program is to help Japanese language teachers improve their proficiency in the language, teaching methodology, and knowledge of Japan through Japanese language classes, cultural programs, field trips, etc.
Short-term Training Program
Summer term: June 26-August 20, 2018
Winter term: January 9-March 1, 2019
This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese, 55 years old or younger, who have at least 2 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included), as of December 1, 2017. The goal of this program is to help Japanese language teachers improve their proficiency in the language, teaching methodology, and knowledge of Japan through Japanese language classes, cultural programs, field trips, etc.
Training Program on a Specific Theme
Teaching Japanese Grammar: May 29-July 5, 2018
Course Design: November 6-December 13, 2018
This program is designed to provide training on the themes of (1) Course Design and (2) Development of teaching materials to deepen knowledge on theories and methodologies related to the theme and to improve educational capacity, with the aim of resolving issues in educational settings. Both native and non-native speakers of Japanese are eligible to apply for this program.
Project-based Training Program
2-10 weeks before February 28, 2018
This program provides Japanese languages teachers who are independently engaged in projects to resolve problems or challenges they face such as teaching materials or curriculum development, so they can improve their specialist knowledge and techniques in order to complete their projects. Applications as a team are accepted to accomplish certain projects, but only three individuals from each team can participate in the program. Both native and non-native speakers of Japanese are eligible.
Graduate Program in Japanese-Language and Culture
September 2017-September 2018
This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language working abroad and government officials who have experience in teaching the Japanese language abroad and are expected to be leaders of the academic world of Japanese language education in their own regions/countries, with an opportunity to obtain a Master's degree in Japanese-language education. Priority will be given to applicants from countries where it is difficult to obtain a Master's degree in Japanese-language education and those who have research plans which contribute greatly to the development of Japanese Language Education in their regions and countries.
Application deadline for all programs: December 1, 2017
For full details go to https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle-teachertraining
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