English Muscle Memory
NO! Not that muscle memory... THIS! Muscle memory for English class! Have you ever been asked to use ‘English Chants' in a class before?...
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EduCareer
Feb 18, 20222 min read
Can You Forget a Language?
Naysayers of the value of early language learning sometimes point out that if students have no incentive to use a language they’ll forget...
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EduCareer
Dec 28, 20212 min read
Oosouji - More Than Just A ‘Big Clean Up’
2021 is coming to an end soon. Japan has several customs towards the end of the year, most famous being bounenkai (忘年会), where co-workers...
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EduCareer
Nov 22, 20212 min read
The Flow of the Japanese School Year… and When You Should Start Applying for the Next One
Hint: it's when the leaves start changing colour! The Japanese school year at public and private junior highs and high schools, as most...
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EduCareer
Sep 15, 20212 min read
5 Tips for Creating an All-English Classroom
The Ministry of Education has stated that it strongly prefers all English classes be conducted solely in English. Even for those who...
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EduCareer
Aug 23, 20212 min read
To Use Japanese, or Not?
In some cases, the decision is easy - the school has a clear policy to be followed whether Japanese can be used or not. In other cases,...
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EduCareer
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Sick leave and paid holidays are an area of the employment contract where there is a big cultural divide. Just as many westerners can’t...
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EduCareer
Jun 24, 20212 min read
You Know You’ve Been in Japan Too Long if…
Let’s have a time out, and enjoy some funny observations you may have made since you’ve come to Japan. When things that were once strange...
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EduCareer
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Classroom Management: Fishing Analogy
You are a fisherman. The classroom is the pier. Water depth varies, and you know there are various types of fish to catch there. However,...
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EduCareer
May 13, 20212 min read
Finding a Teaching Position Out of Season
The start of the calendar year is the biggest job-hunting season in Japan. Summer vacation (July-August) is the second biggest. Some...
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EduCareer
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Language Barrier With Coworkers
This short article will look at the language barrier we all experience at some some point teaching in Japanese schools. It goes without...
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EduCareer
Mar 25, 20212 min read
End and Start of the Academic Year
March and April marks the end and start of the school year in Japan, and is one of the busiest times for teachers and students alike. The...
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EduCareer
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Site Renewal Done!
After 10 years, we've finally renewed our website! Welcome to EduCareer’s blog. Here, you’ll find information on all things Japan, with a...
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