International Education Program

International Friendship Depertment

International Education Program

Yamazaki elementary school

　
　

The 8 th World Expedition

Theme: Let’s interchange with people in the world

The international education program in Yamazaki elementary school was held on Thursday, November 24, 2011, to find the difference between foreign country and Japan, and that there are a lot of way of thinking and sense of values, through exchange with foreign lectures. Three foreign lecturers from three countries (Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Peru) were invited and three NIA staffs joined. Yamazaki elementary school was founded in 1980. It has 12 classes, 377 pupils in total. This time, 3 classes, 60 fifth-grader pupils attended the program.

Yamazaki elementary school

Three lecturers (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Peru)

Peru

The lecturer began by asking “Where is Peru on the globe?” and “How long does it take from Japan to Peru?” The answers were various. The pupils were attracted to hear that Peru is on the opposite side of the earth from Japan and it will take about one day.
The pupils seem to have heard about Inca Empire and Andes civilization.
The pupils sang songs “a holly night”, “twinkle, twinkle little star”, and “cuckoo” in Spanish. After that prints of “Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca” were handed out. The pupils enjoyed guessing right what is drawn.

Hong Kong

The lecturer passionately introduced Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, and has a structure of “one country, two systems”. How was pupils’ response?
The pupils sang a song “the song of numbers” in Cantonese.
The pupils practiced speaking some simple greeting words (good morning, good afternoon, good bye, thank you, etc.) in Cantonese.
The pupils experienced a different culture by trying on colorful Hong Kong’s costume.

Malaysia

Showing the map, the lecturer introduced Malaysian culture, language, and industry. She explained that the weather of Malaysia was mild all the year, and there were a lot of Japan’s overseas enterprises in Malaysia.
The pupils practiced speaking some basic greeting words (thank you, good afternoon, good bye, etc.) in Malaysian language.
The pupils learned how to play Malaysian “Jan-ken” that is the game of “water, bird, pistol, rock and board”. Bird beats water because bird drinks water. Pistol beats bird because bird is shot with a pistol. Water beat pistol and rock because pistol and rock goes under water. Board beats water because board floats on the water. Rock beats board because rock crushes board.
Finally, the pupils sang a familiar song in chorus in Malaysian language, and tried on a native costume. It was a pleasant class.


The international education program that was carried out by all the members (lecturers, pupils and teachers) would be a very good learning by experience.

This program would be fruitful if the pupils would find that there are a lot of countries which have their own climate and cultures, and that mutual understanding is possible.

Yamazaki elementary school

International Friendship Dept.

Yamazaki elementary school

International Education Program

Theme : Look at the world

The international education program in Yamazaki elementary school was held on Tuesday, February 22 in 2011, to have a new look at Japanese cultures, to understand foreign cultures, and to exchange with foreign lecturers.
Three foreign lecturers from three countries were invited and four NIA staffs joined.
Yamazaki elementary school was founded in 1980. It has 12 classes, 377 pupils in total, and 2 classes, 70 fifth-grader pupils attended the program.

The lecturers introduced themselves to attended pupils.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka (former Ceylon, named Sri Lanka from 1972) gained independence from UK in 1948.
The lecturer, Ms. Nadeeka Basnayake, gave explanations of Sri Lanka (the national flag, geography, population, history, cultures, education system, elementary school, food, animals, customs, simple words, children’s play, etc.) with her voice full of life and in full of humor.
In Q&A time, Ms. Nadeeka was confused by the question “How old are you?”
The pupils seemed to be surprised to hear that more than 70% of people were Buddhist.
Ms. Nadeeka answered “nadasousou” when she was asked what her favorite Japanese songs were?” Most of the pupils were impressed to hear that and seemed to have a friendly feeling toward her.

Malaysia

Showing the map, the lecturer, Ms. Akiho Suzuki, introduced Malaysian culture, language, and industry. She explained that the weather of Malaysia was mild all the year, and there were a lot of Japan’s overseas enterprises in Malaysia.
There are more than 230 nameless islands in Malaysia.
The state religion is Islam. Islam spreads mostly in native Malaysians. Most of Chinese Malaysians are Buddhist and most of Indian Malaysians are Hindu.
The school education consists of elementary school (6 years), junior high school (3 years), high school (2 years), preparatory school (2 years) and university (3~6 years).
Finally, the pupils sang a familiar song in chorus in Malaysian language, tried on a native costume, and enjoyed playing game. They surely deepened their understanding of Malaysia.

China (Hong Kong)

The lecturer was Ms. Lilly Chong. She took charge of the same program in Kawama elementary school on February 10.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and its view at night is very famous.
The pupils got explanations that 1) Hong Kong was returned from UK to China fourteen years ago, 2) it has a population of seven million, and 3) it has a structure of “one country, two systems”.
They sang a song “the song of numbers” in Cantonese.
They practiced speaking some simple greeting words (good morning, good afternoon, good bye, thank you, etc.) in Cantonese.
Some pupils were taking notes on the lecture. It was admirable.

The lecturers, the principal, and NIA staffs

This program would be fruitful if the pupils would find that there are a lot of countries which have their own climate and cultures, and that mutual understanding is possible.

Kawama elementary school

International Friendship Dept.

Kawama elementary school

International Education Program

Theme: International Exchanges

The international education program in Kawama elementary school was held on Thursday, February 10 in 2011, to have a new look at Japanese cultures, to understand foreign cultures, and to exchange with foreign lecturers.
Four foreign lecturers from four countries were invited and five NIA staffs joined.
Kawama elementary school has 278 pupils in total, and 48 fifth-grader pupils attended the program.

The lecturers and the persons concerned held a preliminary meeting to make arrangements about the agenda in the principal’s office.

The lecturers introduced themselves to attended pupils.

Mexico

The class began with a question “Do you know where Mexico is?”
Showing colored pamphlets, pictures, cloths, and the national flag of Mexico, the lecturer, Ms. Lourdes Alvarez, introduced Mexico in full of humor.
In the latter half of the class, listening to the cassette Mexican music, the pupils sat in a circle and got interested in children’s dolls and toys shown.

Romania

The pupils were impressed with a smile of the lecturer, Ms. Pina Satake who wore a Romanian native dress.
She gave explanations of Romania (location, food, festival, etc.) to the pupils who knew, regarding Romania, only a gold medalist of the women’s gymnastics and Dracula.
Her familiar and active lecture deepened their understanding of Romania.

China (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and its view at night is very famous. The pupils got explanations that 1) Hong Kong was returned from UK to China fourteen years ago, 2) it has a population of seven million, and 3) it has a structure of “one country, two systems”.
They practiced speaking numbers and some simple words (good morning, good afternoon, thank you, etc.) in Cantonese.
Some pupils were taking notes on the lecture. It was admirable.

Peru

At first, the pupils were attracted to hear that Peru is on the opposite side of the earth from Japan and it will take about 20 hours by plane. 　
Next, the lecturer, Ms. Nelly Bertha Chaqquere, talked about piranha in Amazon, vegetables originally come from Peru, lovely alpaca and lama, and Machu Picchu (world heritage).
Trying on Peruvian costumes and playing the quena excited pupil’s dream to the Andes.
Finally, they danced the Peruvian children’s play with a smile. It was cheerful and easy to do. We were surprised that they immediately got used to singing a song in Spanish

After the class, the lecturers and staffs tasted school-lunch.

This program would be fruitful if the pupils would find that there are a lot of countries which have their own climate and cultures, and that mutual understanding is possible.

The international education program that was carried out by all the members (lecturers, pupils and teachers) would be a very good learning by experience.

The 12 th World Meeting at Nanbu elementary school

International Friendship Department

The 12th World Meeting

at Nanbu elementary school　　

Time: November 12 (Fri.) 8:30~13:00
Place: Nanbu elementary school

The 12 th World Meeting was held at Nanbu elementary school to have a new look at Japanese cultures, to understand cultures in the world, and to exchange with foreign lecturers.
Twelve foreign lecturers from ten countries were invited and fourteen NIA staffs joined.
All the pupils (920 persons) attended. Detailed number of pupils is 450 for 1,2,3 graders (15 classes) and 470 for 4,5,6 graders (15 classes).


NIA staffs and lecturers held a preliminary meeting to make arrangements about the agenda in the principal’s office.

The opening ceremony began with the pupils’ spirited “Yosakoi” dancing in the auditorium.
The lecturers introduced themselves, and then they were asked various questions by pupils. Some pupils put an eccentric question that induced all to burst into laughter.

Jamaica

Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea and has a population of two million and seven hundred thousand. It has the beauty of nature. Watching pictures on the screen, the pupils attentively got explanations of Jamaica.

China

China has a population of one billion and three hundred million. It is eleven times as many as Japan. The country is twenty six times as large as Japan. In China, some kanji may be read in different way from Japan.
The pupils were listening to the lecturer attentively.

the United Kingdom (UK)

The lecturer introduced the national flag of UK and English language. He gently told “English language also has many regional dialects just as Japanese one has”.

the United States of America

Showing pictures of the pupils’ favorite animals, the lecturer taught what we call them in English. It was a friendly class.

Mexico

Showing colored pamphlets, pictures, cloths, and the national flag of Mexico, the lecturer introduced Mexico in full of facial expression.

Thailand

The pupils attentively got explanations of the national flag of Thailand, Thai language, and the weather of Thailand.
Some pupils were taking notes on the lecture.

Malaysia

Showing the map, the lecturer introduced Malaysian culture, language, and industry. The weather of Malaysia is mild all the year. There are a lot of Japan’s overseas enterprises in Malaysia.
After the introduction, the pupils sang a familiar song in chorus in Malaysian language, tried on a native costume, and enjoyed playing game. It was a pleasant program.

Peru

Peru is on the opposite side of the earth from Japan. The lecturer asked pupils “Do you know the Inca Empire?” She introduced the world heritages in Inca, Peruvian culture and food.
The pupils got interested in Peruvian game properties and tried on a native costume. It was a pleasant and memorable class.

Korea

Korea is familiar with its movie, soccer and volley ball.
The lecturer explained that Korean people wrote their own name like this in Hangul. The pupils were listening to the lecturer interestingly.

Turkey

Turkey is a middle east country where spreads over Asia (the Anatolia Peninsular) and Europe (the Balkan Peninsular). The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Turkey has a population of seventy five million and about 99% of people are Islamic. These introductions are quite new to the pupils.
They were interestingly listening to the young lecturer.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong was returned from UK to China fourteen years ago. A million-dollar view of Hong Kong at night is very famous. Hong Kong has a population of seven million and an important position of Southeastern transportation. Do you know the meaning of “one country, two systems”? The pupils just marveled at the lecturer’s lots of explanations. They learned much from the history of Hong Kong.

the United States of America (USA)

The lecturer talked about Halloween. Halloween is an American festival which is annually held on November 1, to celebrate an autumn harvest and to ward off evil spirits. Disguised children parade the streets and coax neighbors to give candies, saying “trick or treat”. This is associated with ancient farmers who paraded to receive foods for the festival. The pupils were listening to the lecturer, flashing their eyes. Last of all, the pupils were delighted to make a colorful paper mask.


After the class, the pupils became friendly with the lecturers and had lunch together.

Kawama Elementary School

Kawama Elementary School

International Education Program

The 2nd international education program in Kawama elementary school was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.
Forty eight 5th graders were separated into 4 classes, and 4 lecturers (a Korean, a Peruvian, an Englishman, and a Chinese) took charge of one class each.

Prior to the teaching, 4 lecturers introduced themselves.
From right to left, lecturers from UK, China, Peru, and Korea

Korea

The lecturer told, “Korea is colder country than Japan.
We take the winter holidays in all January.”
The schoolchildren said, “We wish we could have such holidays.”
They got much knowledge of Korean culture.

Peru

The beautiful Peruvian costumes, game properties and musical instruments were introduced and the schoolchildren showed an interest in each.
Peru is on the opposite side of the earth from Japan.
They got used to singing a song in Spanish
that may be the first experience for them.
It was a pleasant time.

The United Kingdom (UK)

Showing the map, the lecturer gently introduced
the national flag of UK and English language.
“English language also has many regional dialects
just as Japanese one has.”　

China

Do you know the meaning of “one country, two systems”?
Hong Kong was returned from UK to China 13 years ago.
People speak Cantonese while
the standard language of China is Pekingese.
“I don’t know why”, the schoolchildren were confused for a while.
They learnt much from the history of Hong Kong.