JALT2025 - Tokyo

Benefits of Study Abroad Programs For Pre-Service Teachers

1 Nov 2025, 14:30

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Teaching Younger Learners Room 407

Speaker

Frances Shiobara (Kobe Shoin University)

Description

This research aimed to discover the benefits of a two-week study abroad and teaching practicum program for Japanese pre-service teachers in Australian childcare centres. Details of the program as well as data from student reflections will be shared. The results show that the students gained knowledge of Australian pedagogy as well as intercultural understanding. This presentation will share ideas on setting up similar programs for pre-service teachers to take part in overseas teaching practicums.

Summary

This research aimed to discover the benefits of a two-week study abroad and teaching practicum program for Japanese pre-service teachers in Australian childcare centres. Details of the program as well as data from student reflections will be shared. The results show that the students gained knowledge of Australian pedagogy as well as intercultural understanding. This presentation will share ideas on setting up similar programs for pre-service teachers to take part in overseas teaching practicums.