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TEFL/TESOL Certification - Japan

There are so many options when it comes to TEFL/TESOL courses that it can be quite overwhelming to understand what’s legitimate and what high quality schools require from teaching staff.

With TravelBud’s 160-Hour In-Class TEFL/TESOL certification you get years of teacher insight, experience and practical knowledge which has been refined into a quality internationally accredited curriculum that focuses on preparing students in the best possible way for their teaching abroad experience.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), are often used interchangeably but are essentially the same thing: a certification in teaching English.

A quality TEFL/TESOL course helps teachers avoid the frustration and pitfalls of being unprepared in the classroom and provides all the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively teach English.

Educational Philosophy

  • Students are trained based on a global ‘best practices’ approach to teaching English as a second language that incorporates the direct method, communicative approach, and task-based teaching approach within a lesson planning structure of Present, Practice, and Produce.
  • We focus on teacher creativity. In many environments, teachers cannot depend on technology, so they must be both creative and resourceful in their lesson planning and execution. Technology is a tool, not a crutch.
  • Our teachers must harness their own creative spirit during the course and perform in a low-tech environment. Then once they have demonstrated that, we begin to instruct on how to use technology and allow students to incorporate technology into their lessons.
  • We require extensive teaching practice. We believe that proper education in TEFL/TESOL must involve praxis, or the application of theory in a classroom setting. The course provides at least 16 hours of teaching practice whereby students are placed in a classroom as teachers, under instructor supervision and assessment, during the course. This typically happens several times during the course.
  • The process entails, preparing lesson plans for classrooms of different ages and skill levels, delivering those lessons, receiving peer and instructor feedback, and adjusting lesson plans and teaching approaches based on that feedback. This process is critical to the course and preparing teachers for the field.

 

 

Course Location

The TEFL/TESOL course in Japan is at our local school partner in Nagoya called Connect.

They are located at: Japan, 〒464-0075 Aichi, Nagoya, Chikusa Ward, Uchiyama, 3 Chome−10−18 ＰＰビル 4F

The course location is right in the heart of the city next to the Imaike metro station, and only two stops from Sakai station, which is the heart of Nagoya.

Nagoya
Nagoya is the largest city in the Chubu Region and the fourth largest in Japan.

It’s position on the water means that Nagoya has long been a busy port and an important hub for the vehicle production industry in Japan.

There are lots of things to see and do in the city, such as visiting Nagoya Castle, Toganji Temple, or ascending to the observation deck of the TV Tower to see stunning views of the city.

The city also has many bargain shopping options and is even home to the World Cosplay Summit!

In terms of food, Nagoya and the surrounding region is famous for miso production and you can find a lot of tasty dishes such as misokatsu that are unique to the area.

It is also known for uiro, a regional dessert similar to mochi, made of sweet, glutinous rice flour.

Nagoya is a large city and therefore home to everything you need to start your journey teaching in Japan.

Close by Nagoya, there are also many places to explore. Inuyama City is home to Meiji Mura, a theme park that aims to take you back to the Meiji era- you can even rent costumes to really get a feel for the period.

For nature lovers, there are many natural beauty spots in the area, including Aichikogen Kokutai Park, only a short drive from Nagoya.

japan-nagoya-skyline

Nagoya skyline.

 

Course Components

  • Information and discussion about Japanese culture, history, politics, and society to provide exposure and help students navigate their new environment.
  • Significant instruction in Japanese language (6 Hours).
  • Strong grounding in the history and theory of teaching English as a foreign/second language. This is taught in a way that emphasizes application of theory to enhance success in the classroom.
  • Significant practical training in teaching listening, reading, speaking and writing in the classroom, including extensive lesson planning, presentation, and feedback from peers and instructors.
  • Tons of tips, tricks and examples of how to teach English to every age group.
  • Advice and guidance for effective classroom management.
  • Teaching practicum in a local language school.

 

 

Detailed Course Overview

Week One – Orientation

The first week of the course is an amazing, interactive orientation on Japanese culture and language, as well as an opportunity to bond with other teachers-in-training and staff members.

The orientation course encompasses Japanese language, culture, and society. The course is taught by area experts and includes several exciting and informative cultural excursions.

Week Two

The second week of the course is a deeper exploration of theory in the discipline of English as a second language and how to teach grammar.

Students learn about the structure and key elements of a lesson plan. Every lesson requires a detailed lesson plan that lays out the procedures of the class, and encourages teachers to consider the challenges, technology resources, and other factors that can impact a successful lesson in the classroom. During week two, students will also learn how to teach speaking and grammar.

Grammar can be challenging to teach. One of the reasons for this is that it has been a long time since native English speakers have reviewed grammar rules, so XploreAsia provides students with a bit of a refresher. The major assignments for week two are to create a lesson plan for teaching grammar and to present a full lesson just as a teacher would in a classroom.

Week Three

The third week of the course focuses on how to teach reading and listening. The major assignments for this week are to create lesson plans for teaching reading and listening and present full lessons just as a teacher would in the classroom.

During this week participants will learn more about teaching young learners and practice planning lessons for kindergarten students. Additionally, our participants will learn about curriculum development for long term learning goals for their students.

Week Four

The final week the class is dedicated to classroom management and preparing for and conducting the English practicum.

While classroom management may be the final topic covered, it is in fact extremely important, especially in cross-cultural contexts. Classroom management is about setting ground rules, applying them consistently, getting to know your students, and earning and maintaining their respect and commitment. Students spend several days preparing their lessons for the English practicum. The practicum typically lasts 2 days.

During the final week there will also be an in-class final exam.

 

 

International Accreditation

Our internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL course is accepted by employers around the world and is accredited by Accreditat. Accreditat is registered under the UKRLP (UK Register of Learning Providers), Number 10065351. Registration on the UKRLP means they have been verified against a recognized legal source.

Graduates of our internationally accredited 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course have used their TEFL/TESOL certificate to successfully find employment in ESL teaching and education fields in nearly every Western, native-English speaking country, as well as across Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond.