The new Extension resource workshop on 11 May is now NESA Registered PD. Completing this workshop contributes to 4.5 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 6.2.2 and 7.4.2 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

• Please do not forget to apply for Continuers Day (1 June), Beginners Day (15 June) and the Online Year 12 Speaking Day (29 June). Student names are to be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.


• Any teachers wishing to conduct speaking practice in one of the above speaking events, please contact Megumi Mamone at jtan.workshop@gmail.com – we will be grateful for your contribution and it will be good experience for teachers!

 
JAPAN FOUNDATION SYDNEY – Teaching Materials Grant
This grant is for schools in Australia who wish to supplement their budget to purchase teaching materials for their Japanese language program. There are 2 kinds of programs in this grant. Please check the guidelines below to determine which program you should apply for:
1.      establishing new program
2.      expanding existing program.

The application deadline has been extended to Monday 20 May 2019.
For further details and application procedures, please see 
https://jpf.org.au/language/for-teachers/grants/teaching-materials-grants/

The MJS Centre (Japanese Studies Centre for Teaching Development) would like to invite applicants to apply for a MJS grant for Japanese language teachers in Australia.

Departmental teachers: Applicants would need to discuss and obtain support for their project from their principal before submitting their application online and follow the relevant guidelines and policies. 

Grant applications need to be submitted online via https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8css6ePZJXT2gw5 by 1 May 2019.
 
Grant description
The MJS Centre’s grant scheme is provided by the Nippon Foundation Fund for Japanese Language Education Program (NFJLEP). All grant recipients will also receive a lifetime membership of the NFJLEP Fellows.  
 
The grant scheme is designated to support the professional development of Japanese language teachers anywhere in Australia to enhance their aptitude to become leading exponents of the Japanese language in Australian schools. 
 
The grant may be used for example for language/cultural immersion and/or field work in Japan, enrolment in a formal Japanese language course, conference presentation and/or teaching relief for such activities. It may also be used collectively (such as by a group lead by a Japanese language teacher) for the development/establishment of a workshop, website or resources for the professional development of Japanese language teachers.  
 
Each grant, of the seven (7) available, will provide $3,000 to the successful applicant. The MJS Centre Committee will make the final decision regarding the allocation of each grant and no further correspondence or communication shall be entered into once a decision has been made.
 
Eligibility and conditions

• Applicants must be Japanese language teachers, currently working in a primary or secondary school (full-time or part-time) in Australia.


• The applicant must clearly articulate the aim, significance, benefit(s), justifiable budget and details of proposed activity. CV must be provided.


• Provision of supporting documents (for example confirmed acceptance of a conference presentation, agreement for a journal/book, book chapter publication, acceptance from a host Japanese organisation, receipt/enrolment record for a Japanese language course, supervisor’s agreement, a reference letter) will be beneficial.


• The applicant must only be one person even in the case of a collectively developed project.
• The grant must be fully spent by the end of 2019.


• Grant recipients will be required to submit a completion report via the MJS website, by 1 Feb 2020.

Please email arts.mjscentre@mq.edu.au and/or mio.bryce@mq.edu.au if you require any further information. 

Please download the Japanese teacher information pack which contains details of important dates in 2019 for upcoming professional learning, grants and contests, as well as contact details for the Japan Foundation. For further information, please contact the Japan Foundation.

Application submissions for Round 1 of the 2017/18 teaching materials grant from The Japan Foundation, Sydney close on 1 May 2017.

This grant is for schools in Australia who wish to supplement their budget to purchase teaching materials for their Japanese language program. There are two rounds for this grant. (2017/18 Round 2 will open on 15 August 2017. Application deadline is on 16 October 2017.)
 
There are two kinds of programs in this grant; New Program and Expanding Program.
Visit The Japan Foundation website for the grant application guidelines and application forms.
 
Applicants are encouraged to submit a soft copy of their completed application forms to coordinators@jpf.org.au for checking before original documents are sent via post.  

Original application documents must arrive at The Japan Foundation, Sydney office by Monday 1 May 2017, by post.
 
For further enquiries, please contact The Japan Foundation, Sydney at coordinators@jpf.org.au.
 
Kind regards,
Kylie Ha
 
Kylie Ha | Program Coordinator (Relieving)
Japanese Language Department
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
02 8239 0055 (Reception)
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