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Post by Ividia on Mar 16, 2015 14:19:49 GMT 9
So, I'm in charge of a regular event at my intercultural centre, and with the 新年度 coming up, I've been asked what kind of format I'd like to make it. Sounds like a total overhaul could be on the cards...
But I've not had to come up with any 企画 yet, so I'm not sure what to do.
...who better to ask than the knowledgeable CIRHP!
I'd be interested to hear about what kind of events you guys run, and whether any of them are regular.
Of those, it'd be interesting to know which are the most popular and how you attract people.
参考にします！
If anyone's interested, the event I run is a two-hour class on a Sunday, where each month a teacher from a different country comes to give a presentation about their country/culture in English, and then have English discussion/play games in English with the students.
It's a confusing mix of "英会話" and "異文化紹介" which means that some people come just expecting to be able to practice their English and show little interest in what the teacher has to say (sometimes downright rude to the teacher).
I think it definitely needs to change, and to attract people who are interested in the content...but I'm stuck on exactly how.
tl;dr What kind of events are you in charge of as a CIR, and any regular ones?
What events are popular?
How do you advertise them?
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Post by ザ・penguin54 on Mar 16, 2015 14:24:08 GMT 9
I used to do a 国際理解講座 (in Japanese) every month at my old placement. Each month would be a different theme - one month was the US presidential election system, another was the WWII internment camps, etc. We put it in the 広報 and usually a bunch of seniors who were interested would come. Each 講座 was about 90 minutes and followed a presentation → Q&A → discussion format. usually got a turnout of about 10 people which wasn't terrible IMO.
Only problem was occasionally people would come and then on the アンケート they'd be like ZOMG WHY WASN'T THERE EIGO (because the 広報 never said there would be, lern2nippongo pls) but that actually wasn't too common.
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Post by valefi on Mar 17, 2015 13:28:57 GMT 9
Does your event need to be for adults?
We're going to start a 海外絵本の読み聞かせ with the new 年度.
We already had something similar twice. Once with NZ books and once with Italian books. Now we're going to have something simpler, but more regular. Sorafi and I will do it once each (and Sorafi more, in the future, I guess) and then we will have a different person from a different country every month.
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Post by Ividia on Mar 18, 2015 14:08:53 GMT 9
Thanks for the feedback guys, it's interesting to hear!
sapel, sounds like your event had more structure and could tackle a broader range of subjects if it was the same person running it each time. Since we have the vague "plz introduce your culture" theme for the teachers, I think it can get a bit repetitive.
....maybe I should work on creating a better outline for teachers?
vale, that sounds like a really cute event!
Although, if my event is anything to judge by, the hardest part will probably be getting someone from a different country each month...
We've had last minute cancellations, and one person who just didn't show up (my senpai had to take the class himself haha)
I guess for now I'm going to read through all of the reports from my event over the past few years, and see if there are any particular problems that crop up repeatedly...
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Post by Researcher Irish on Mar 19, 2015 11:02:10 GMT 9
Thanks for the feedback guys, it's interesting to hear! sapel, sounds like your event had more structure and could tackle a broader range of subjects if it was the same person running it each time. Since we have the vague "plz introduce your culture" theme for the teachers, I think it can get a bit repetitive. ....maybe I should work on creating a better outline for teachers? vale, that sounds like a really cute event! Although, if my event is anything to judge by, the hardest part will probably be getting someone from a different country each month... We've had last minute cancellations, and one person who just didn't show up (my senpai had to take the class himself haha) I guess for now I'm going to read through all of the reports from my event over the past few years, and see if there are any particular problems that crop up repeatedly... Hey! I teach one of the english classes that we run at the INternational Centre here. Its supposed to be English but we dont do that so much, we focus more on culture. Ive dont about 5/6 semesters of it this stage so Ive exhausted Irish culture. Because you have different countries could you take a topic and have them present on that instead of just having an intro each time. Or you could limit the intro to just like a slide or two? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 10:10:59 GMT 9
I want to propose doing a 洋書読み聞かせ since we are buying new books for the library that my office runs. Does anyone have any advice on how to get started/what works? Also, I'm wondering if I should read the books in English or in Japanese. I've seen examples of both.
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Post by snell_mouse on Oct 9, 2015 10:15:46 GMT 9
I only do storytime a few times a year, but generally it's about half an hour, starts and ends with 手遊び like Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, and involves 3 books.
I only read them in English and then afterward somebody summarizes what they're about in Japanese (and they usually have a Japanese version that people can borrow along with the English), but I know in some other places they do both English and Japanese. It's hard to say which is better because with all English, a lot of them don't really understand and get kind of fidgety partway through, but with both English and Japanese I think the concern is that they just ignore the English and listen to Japanese.
We tend to try and pick books that are popular in Japanese so that the kids know the story already (or are simple enough, like Eric Carle books, that words aren't a huge deal), so even if they can't understand everything it's not like they're totally lost.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 11:15:11 GMT 9
That sounds good. I'm thinking Eric Carle for the first time as well.
手遊び? That's a great idea!
How long does it usually take you to plan?
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Post by snell_mouse on Oct 9, 2015 11:52:36 GMT 9
I...hardly plan anything at all, haha. The library is the one who is in charge and they just ask me to come actually do it, and I think it's something they've been continuing for years and years so it's all very routine.
Usually I go in for an 打ち合わせ about a month in advance to pick the books (but they usually have a few suggestions picked out in advance and I choose from among those), then once for rehearsal (I have that today actually), and then rehearsal right before on the day of.
Picking the 手遊び doesn't take very long because actually in English there's only so many simple songs with movements...I think I've only done Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (the easiest/best), Itsy-Bitsy Spider, and maybe once the Hokey Pokey.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 13:55:02 GMT 9
I...hardly plan anything at all, haha. The library is the one who is in charge and they just ask me to come actually do it, and I think it's something they've been continuing for years and years so it's all very routine. Usually I go in for an 打ち合わせ about a month in advance to pick the books (but they usually have a few suggestions picked out in advance and I choose from among those), then once for rehearsal (I have that today actually), and then rehearsal right before on the day of. Picking the 手遊び doesn't take very long because actually in English there's only so many simple songs with movements...I think I've only done Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (the easiest/best), Itsy-Bitsy Spider, and maybe once the Hokey Pokey. other 手遊び ideas: - wheels on the bus - once we sang London bridge is falling down, with two people making an arch and the participants walking in a circle. at the end of the rhyme, the two people doing the arch lower their hands and "catch" the kid in the middle. You can get the kids who are out to make more arches to keep them interested/to keep the activity going longer. - row row row your boat - if youre happy and you know it head shoulders knees and toes is probably the best one though. they all know it and they love it if you sing it really fast so they have to try and keep up. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 14:24:56 GMT 9
Thanks! This is very helpful!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2015 15:57:20 GMT 9
I'm thinking about doing a scavenger hunt event. Has anyone attempted anything like this?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 10:48:07 GMT 9
I'm thinking about doing a scavenger hunt event. Has anyone attempted anything like this? Sorry for drudging this up nearly a year later but this sounds like so much fun. Did you end up going through with it? If so, how did it go? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 12:14:40 GMT 9
I'm thinking about doing a scavenger hunt event. Has anyone attempted anything like this? Sorry for drudging this up nearly a year later but this sounds like so much fun. Did you end up going through with it? If so, how did it go? I didn't end up proposing it. As fun as it sounds I don't think it would align well with what my office is doing right now. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 11:59:40 GMT 9
Has anyone every done a triva event thing? I got a completely open event request. I want to do something for adults. I don't really want to do a lesson (especially since it's one time). I was thinking of doing a (bilingual) America triva event.
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Post by 花よりお団子 on Dec 15, 2016 10:47:35 GMT 9
I think it will depend on the target attendee(s) and how often you are expected to do it; also whether it is a more broad and generic introduction kind of thing, or possibly an in-depth and potentially language level-specific events/activities. In terms of presenters, maybe it's good to have the same person so it provides more oppourtunity to build relationship with the participants over time; and occasionally have 'guests' to join the event for a change depending on the topic of the day. I love the idea of having something to organise regularly because you get to try something new each time, but depends on how much time/budget/resource you have to prepare for each session the content can vary... Sorry I am being vague. Just very excited about the idea ha. But if you need help anytime PM me Ividia  |
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