Reality on a Stick

Here’s a program I’m currently coordinating at a nearby university. Apart from being surprised at the amazing level of support and cooperation by the university’s staff, it has been incredibly informative to participate in a major educational project hosted at the intersection of private and public institutions. This private university has received a 3-year grant from Japan’s Ministry of Education to provide training to elementary school teachers who are developing or planning to implement English curriculum at the primary level.

There were 44 spaces available and we had over 100 applicants from schools throughout Osaka Prefecture. Those who were turned away will have priority over other applicants next time around.

This was the framework for our first run:

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We are planning many changes to the course and we will be expanding to other prefectures this year. I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to work with so many committed and accomplished educators, among both the trainer and participant contingencies. Everyone involved is sharing their knowledge, and I am confident in saying that we are all learning far more than any one of us is contributing. That is exactly the kind of dynamic I seek in creating and/or coordinating learning communities.

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