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Kenshu for Me: My First Few Years in Japan by Jessie James Lucky

by Jessie James LuckyThis is the second part of a three part series.Be sure to check out part one: What is Kenshu? Teacher Training in Japan Bio: Jessie is an ALT from Portland, Oregon, USA. He got a certificate in TESL from Portland State University and worked as an adult educator as well…

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2 May 2018
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The Challenges of ALT Training by David L. Hayter

by David L. HayterBio: David L. Hayter is a Lead ALT in Mie, Japan. Before coming to Japan in 2014, he worked in various positions throughout the Southern California area gaining experience in industries ranging from customer service and corporate retail management to market research and private security. During his time…

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20 March 2018
ALT / ALTTO / Elementary School / English in Japan / Japanese Public Schools / JET / JTE / new teachers / tips for teaching

An Elementary School ALT – Thoughts and Feelings by Martin Moran

by Martin Moran Bio: Martin Moran is an ALT from London, UK. He taught English to foreign exchange students in London before coming to Japan in 2011. He has since been teaching in elementary schools in Niigata City and from this year has begun teaching in both elementary and junior high…

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20 February 2018
ALT / ALTTO / JTE / Nathaniel Simmons / privacy

ALT Privacy Perspectives in Japan by Nathaniel Simmons Ph.D.

by Nathaneil Simmons, Ph.D.Bio: Dr. Nathaniel Simmons taught English in Japan for two and a half years in Japan’s Kansai region in Nara (2007-2009) and Osaka (2013).  Simmons is an American communication professor who studies privacy management within intercultural and health contexts.  His research is published within (USA) national and regional journals,…

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21 October 2017
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Debate in JHS by John Finucane

by John FinucaneBio: John is a high school teacher and debate coach based in the kanto. His interests include debate and critical thinking. To find out more visit www.letsdebate.jpDon't trust boys. The single most useful thing I've read is Anthony Weston's Rulebook for Argument. Required reading for the formal reasoning module…

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20 August 2017