Jet

Question 1

Why the JET Programme?

Answer 1

I want to join the jet programme for its main initiative that I feel sets it apart from all other organizations which is its focus on Grassroots internationalization, which aims to build bridges between cultures through local connections. Following my 3-week exchange program to Thailand this past May I learned the value of building international networks with people such as local students, through exchanging insight on our cultures and engaging in the customs or daily routines to local students. I would like to continue building international citizenship skills through a reputable program like the Jet program. And instead of learning and networking from the position of being a student i’d like to try working as an ALT

Additionally I learned about Jet through a former classmate whi was able to recommend the program

Question 2

Why do you want to teach English in Japan?

Answer 2

I am especially drawn to Japan for its unique blend of rich history and forward-thinking innovation. I admire Japanese respect and collective harmony values and am eager to see how these shape daily life. I am also deeply interested in Japanese design, particularly in print media.

Question 3

do you have any teaching experience

Answer 3

I don’t have any formal teaching experience. But I was a camp counsellor for an arts and science centre where I gained experience working with children from various age groups around 4-12, and I often conducted group activities with them . These activities usually ranged anywhere arts and crafts, reading activities or group Additionally I accompanied them in many field trips and was responsible for their wellbeing

Question 4

If a student asked about politics, how do you respond?

Answer 4

It depends on the context of the question, if its more of a basic question like in regards to the structure of how politics are in Canada as in like how our government is formed then i don’t mind answering these questions. but if its more personal like who do you vote for

Question 5

How would you teach a lesson about your country’s culture or history?

Answer 5

Canada is a country in north america, often known for being cold. there are 13 provinces, the main being ontario. the capital of canada is ottawa. it is a large country made up of forests, mountains and lakes. the culture is a blend of Indigenous, European, and immigrant cultures. the majority of people live in houses, in small towns or cities.

Question 6

How do you bond with your students and the people around you?

Answer 6

I bond with people by being curious and asking questions about their life, their interests, maybe their feelings on popular media

Question 7

What interests you about Japanese culture?

Answer 7

I’m interested in how Japanese values such as respect, harmony

Question 8

Would you be willing to drive in Japan to your schools

Answer 8

yes I would comfortable driving as I have my full licence in canada and have good driving experience

Question 9

Are comfortable with public transit?

Answer 9

yes, its my favourite mode of transpiration. It can be a learning curve at first but i think its crucial to

Question 10

Please imagine that we are students who don’t understand today’s lesson. Explain to us
“This is a pen”.

Question 11

Give us an outline to a lesson plan on your country or hometown.

Question 12

Why did you select the locations you did for work?

Question 13

How will you be a bridge between your home country and your new town or city?

Question 14

How do you bypass the language barrier and
make the lesson fun and educational?

Question 15

In your view, what is your country about?

Question 16

You may find yourself in a far-off, rural area, and you may find yourself feeling isolated.
How do you do with being alone?

Question 17

Tell us about a problem that you’ve overcome in teaching.

Question 18

How do you anticipate dealing with a community of mostly older people?

Question 19

How will you integrate yourself into the community in Japan?

Question 20

Give us an outline to a lesson plan on your country or hometown

Question 21

How do you deal with homesickness?

Question 22

How would you explain the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima to junior high school students?

Question 23

Please put together a short 5 minute lesson plan using the materials in this room for a
class of 20, 8-10 year olds wanting to learn English on the topic of your favorite snack.

Question 24

Imagine you have to introduce a famous historical figure to a group of
Japanese students. Now talk about that figure as if we were your students.

Question 25

How would you prepare a lesson for students with little to no English-language ability?

Question 26

We are fourth graders. Teach us a lesson about one of your hobbies

Question 27

Do you keep up with current events?

Question 28

How will you handle culture shock?

Question 29

Please demonstrate to us how you’d give a self-introduction to Japanese students.

Question 30

How will your educational background help you in Japan?

Question 31

How would you deal with the homogeneity in Japan?

Question 32

Describe one way you would show your culture to your classes.

Question 33

How would you respond to students asking to touch your hair?

Question 34

Describe a time you resolved a conflict between two people

Question 35

Japan is a very conservative country in places. If you were told to wear a skirt or serve
tea every day would you do it?

Question 36

What is your biggest weakness and how do you overcome it?

Answer 36

overthinking

Question 37

How well do you handle children?

Question 38

You have to design a lesson where you teach three aspects of your country’s culture – what three aspects do you choose and how do you represent each of them with an object?

Question 40

Say you are out with your co-workers. One of them gets very drunk and says to you,
“[Name], I hate Americans and American soldiers. American soldiers are rapists and
killers.” How do you respond?

Question 41

How will you integrate yourself into the community in Japan?

Question 42

Which three things would you bring to represent your country

Answer 42

i Would bring a maple leaf, a hockey stick and maple syrup

Question 43

Why did you select the locations you did for work?

Answer 43

I selected kamakura
Nara

Question 44

How do you anticipate dealing with a community of mostly older people?

Question 45

Would you be okay with a rural placement?

Answer 45

I would be fine with a rural placement as I have travelled before to chiang mai which was a cross between a city and rural area but we also went more north

Question 46

Tell us about a problem that you’ve overcome in teaching.

Answer 46

First, I remove the student from the current situation and ask their reason for misbehaving. Listening to the reason can help me understand the context and guide the advice that can direct them toward more appropriate behavior. I once had a student swear in the middle of a lesson.
I asked to speak with him in the hallway immediately. He said the math problem frustrated him. I explained that the consequence of his disrespectful behavior was detention. We returned to the lesson when he confirmed he understood why his actions were wrong.

Question 47

You may find yourself in a far-off, rural area, and you may find yourself feeling isolated.
How do you do with being alone?

Answer 47

The first thing would be to prioritize establishing a healthy routine. Which would include healthy eating, sleeping, keeping in contact with family and friends online and maintaing a good excercise routine such as daily walks. the reason being is that when we neglect these things I think our emotions can become heightened and overwhelm us. to deal with being alone

Practice mindfulness such as journaling,

Question 48

How do you anticipate dealing with a community of mostly older people?

Question 49

How will you be a bridge between your home country and your new town or city?

Answer 49

The most important thing I think is to stay curious with everyone you meet during your time. And it doesn’t really have to be so elaborateI personally like to start with simple things like if I’m going out to lunch I might ask a student, teacher what they would like eating or what they recommended. I might inquire further and ask why they might enjoy this meal how they would eat it, then likewise usually this would inspire the person to counter with similar questions and engage

Question 50

How will you integrate yourself into the community in Japan?

Answer 50

beyond interacting with teachers, coworkers

Question 51

Describe where you live to students with limited English proficiency, and use direction

Question 52

How have your past experiences prepared you for this position?

Question 53

How would you deal with difficult children?

Question 54

What would you bring to Japan that would represent your country and your culture in a
way that is unique?

Question 55

How do you deal with homesickness?

Question 56

What will you do if you’re just being used as a tape recorder?

Question 57

How would you explain the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima to junior high school students?

Question 58

Please put together a short 5 minute lesson plan using the materials in this room for a
class of 20, 8-10 year olds wanting to learn English on the topic of your favorite snack.

Question 59

How would you handle a situation where the Japanese Teacher of English made a
mistake in class?

Question 60

How will you be a bridge between your home country and your new town or city?

Question 61

Imagine you have to introduce a famous historical figure to a group of
Japanese students. Now talk about that figure as if we were your students.

Question 62

How would you prepare a lesson for students with little to no English-language ability?

Question 63

We are fourth graders. Teach us a lesson about one of your hobbies.

Question 64

Do you keep up with current events?