Speakers
Description
Theme: Navigating the Now: Teaching English in Japan's Secondary Schools Amid Shifting Currents
Purpose:
This session will offer a forward-facing exploration of issues shaping secondary school English education in Japan today—from AI integration to teacher collaboration and national policy shifts. It serves as a thought-provoking preview to the full Secondary School English Education Conference later in November.
Part 1: AI in the Secondary School Classroom (15 min)
Title: Smarter Classrooms? Exploring AI's Role in Secondary School English Education
1. Can we use generative AI tools in secondary schools? What’s currently allowed or banned under MEXT/school policy?
2. Do students have access to personal or school-issued devices—and what limitations exist?
3. What are practical, safe, and ethical uses of AI in our context? Can AI support thinking, not replace it?
Part 2: The Role of the ALT in 2025 (15 min)
Title: Still Essential: Redefining ALT Roles in a Changing Landscape
1. Navigating evolving team-teaching relationships—how can ALTs and JTEs work more equally and productively?
2. What’s the impact of newer tech and PBL methods—are ALTs trained and allowed to use them?
3. How is the “teacher” role defined for ALTs vs. JTEs in 2025—and what should we be advocating for?
Part 3: New Government Policies and the Secondary Classroom (15 min)
Title: Caught Between Waves: Reform, Reality, and Readiness in Japan’s Secondary Schools
1. What's happening with the new government policy on private school tuition? How might it impact public vs. private school choices?
2. A new curriculum is already being discussed—even though we’re still adjusting to the latest PBL/inquiry/STEAM push. What does this mean for teachers and program design?
3. How can teachers future-proof their practice in such a fast-shifting system?
What you’ll hear at this forum is only the beginning. Let’s continue the conversation together at the Secondary School English Education Conference at the end of November!
Summary
Theme: Navigating the Now: Teaching English in Japan's Secondary Schools Amid Shifting Currents
Purpose:
This session will offer a forward-facing exploration of issues shaping secondary school English education in Japan today—from AI integration to teacher collaboration and national policy shifts. It serves as a thought-provoking preview to the full Secondary School English Education Conference later in November.
| Teaching Context | Junior/senior high-school |
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