JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM - JAPAN FOUNDATION, URAWA, JAPAN
Ms. Mimansa Thapliyal, Japanese language teacher of our school successfully completed the 2025–2026 Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Summer) at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa, Japan, conducted from July 15 to August 28, 2025.
The six-week program comprised 124 hours of coursework, including teacher reflection, Japanese language teaching methodology, cultural studies, and independent research. In addition, she participated in cultural immersion activities such as a homestay in Saitama, an excursion in Tokyo, Yukata demonstration, Shamisen lecture and a visit to a Japanese high school.
Through this training, Ms. Thapliyal strengthened her teaching methodology, gained practical insights into student-centered approaches and deepened her appreciation of Japanese culture. The program provided her with valuable perspectives on integrating culture into language learning, enhancing her ability to foster both linguistic proficiency and intercultural understanding in her students.
This achievement reflects her commitment to professional growth and her dedication to enrich Japanese language education through innovative, culturally grounded practices.