Whilst teaching at primary school, it is
encouraged that we include elements
of culture
within our lessons. As my students
were studying
about European houses, I took
a video camera
round my own home to show them
some of the
similarities and differences
between England
and Japan!
The 7 minute clip is fun, fast and lively.
The kids and teachers loved it! So have a
go and show it to some of your classes! Simply
click on the image to the left!
This video was actually made 3 years
ago. As I'd only started Japanese 10 months
earlier, it is a little strange in places,
and although there are a few mistakes, the
kids can understand what I'm trying to say!!
Needless to say my Japanese is a little
better now! There are also a few generalisations
that you may wish to correct, for example
saying that everyone sleeps on a bed and
not a futon, and that we don't usually
use chopsticks (make sure that Japanese people
know that many Westerners can actually use
them!!!)
I'm thinking of re-doing this video, and
along with some footage from Australia, maybe
producing a real VHS version that you could
use in you classroom VCR. If you want to
teach culture, but don't speak Japanese,
or if your school wants to study whilst you're
not there, it would be a great resource!!
Email me and let me know what you think about this
idea, and especially if there is anything you'd
like to see included!!
Be genki,
Richard
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