Facilitator Training in Mie
For the last two days we held a facilitator training at Mie
University. One ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) from the city of Tsu
and 14 Mie University students participated. Some were a little
nervous at first, but soon relaxed after a game of Tako Introduction.
It's amazing the effect this game has on adults and children alike!
The second day of the training started today at 9:00 AM and focused on
how to make physical contact with children properly as well as on
creating space.
Right after the training we held the first activity of the year at Mie University. It's been two months since we last connected to Vienna via webcam, and some children immediately came running. "It's been too long!" they shouted, starting the activity off on a good note.
Right after the training we held the first activity of the year at Mie University. It's been two months since we last connected to Vienna via webcam, and some children immediately came running. "It's been too long!" they shouted, starting the activity off on a good note.
Today we made playing cards. We set up categories for the 13 different
ranks such as "snacks" and "animals." The children then decided on the
particular designs. The idea was for the kids to introduce their home
to people from other places.
First, the students brainstormed what they would like to introduce about Mie. Then, through discussion, the students decided which ideas they would use. In Mie, the children chose things such as the beach near the University as their favorite place to play and the Ise Shrine as a unique building. They then created drawings, digital illustrations, and photographs to depict these. They really worked hard on their creations and produced some wonderful artwork.
We have been holding activities in Mie for over three years. The staff, impressed with the children's development, commented that, "even the students who were shy at first are learning to voice their opinions with confidence." Some new children will join next month and, together with the new facilitators we trained today, start off another year of wonderful activities.
Takekazu Hanada a.k.a Hana-pooh
Chief Administrative Officer
First, the students brainstormed what they would like to introduce about Mie. Then, through discussion, the students decided which ideas they would use. In Mie, the children chose things such as the beach near the University as their favorite place to play and the Ise Shrine as a unique building. They then created drawings, digital illustrations, and photographs to depict these. They really worked hard on their creations and produced some wonderful artwork.
We have been holding activities in Mie for over three years. The staff, impressed with the children's development, commented that, "even the students who were shy at first are learning to voice their opinions with confidence." Some new children will join next month and, together with the new facilitators we trained today, start off another year of wonderful activities.
Takekazu Hanada a.k.a Hana-pooh
Chief Administrative Officer
Posted by: kumakinoko | 1. Activity Report
