Name: Bringing Kansai to the Classroom
Start: 2026-03-12T13:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-12T15:00:00.000Z

Have you participated in the Kansai Immersion Programme before? Or are you simply curious to learn more about it?

This online session offers a closer look at the Kansai Immersion Programme 2025. Whether you’re considering joining in the future orhave already participated, it’s a great opportunity to learn about the programme’s structure and experiences, or reflect on your own and reconnect with shared memories.

Participants from the 2025 programme will share their stories, reflections, and memorable moments. Join us online to learn more about the programme and gain useful ideas and inspiration for your own classrooms from their experiences.

When and Where

15:30-17:00, Thursday 12 March 2026

Online - Zoom link will be provided toregistered participants before the workshop.

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What we will cover

Chisato Yoshioka (Japanese National LanguageAdviser) will briefly introduce the Japanese Immersion Programme in Kansai,covering its structure and main features.

Six participants from the 2025programme will each share their reflections, stories, and memorable moments.

The session will also includebreakout rooms, providing an opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, andconnect with other teachers in an interactive setting.

Who should attend

New Zealand registered teachers who are currently teaching Japanese at a New Zealand school.

The workshop will be facilitated in Japanese. Presentations will be delivered in English. Group discussions may take place in either Japanese or English.

Cost

Language Circle is funded to provide professional learning for provisionally and fully registered Primary, Intermediate and Secondary teachers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand

Facilitator

Chisato Yoshioka

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