Registration for the 2013 Summer Institute is NOW OPEN!
Instructor: Hiroko Kataoka (California State University, Long Beach)
Date: June 19 – 21
Time: 8 AM to 4 PM
Theme: Differentiated Instruction in Japanese Language Classes
Place: The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington/Japanese Language School
Course Details:
Because students of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds now attend Japanese language classes at universities and K-12 schools, “traditional” students share their classes with a heterogeneous student population that includes heritage speakers and those whose native languages differ from English or Japanese. Some classes house more than one level of students, typically due to schools’ economical constraints. Students in those classes present differing proficiency levels and possess different strengths in various skills, as well as different learning styles. While diversity does facilitate students’ learning from each other, if all students are taught with the same teaching objectives, strategies, teaching materials, and assessments, we cannot expect the students to receive an effective learning experience. Such practice also risks violating fairness and equality because it deprives students of opportunities to learn in the best way they can.
In this workshop the presenter will define and discuss the concept of “differentiation.” In differentiated instruction, the teacher carries out varied approaches to: (1) content, which is related to objectives which are often based on Standards, (2) process, which includes activities, tasks, and grouping, and (3) product, which means outcomes that are to be assessed, in anticipation of and in response to student differences in readiness, interests, and learning needs (Tomlinson, 1995). By examining the methods and limitations that are involved with differentiated instruction,we will explore how in fact this approach can benefit our Japanese classes. Participants will discuss teaching possibilities based on the presented concepts and examples, and create teaching plans, sample assessments, and sample teaching materials.
Upon completing the following Registration Form, you can take advantage of HBCC’s easy PayPal system to pay for your registration for the Summer Institute. Note that this is optional, as you can send a check in the mail to HBCC or pay on the day of the event.
STEP 1, Registration: Fill out the following form
STEP 2: Pay now online, or pay later
You are free to use the PayPal link below to securely pay online. Checks can also be mailed to HBCC at 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle WA 98144. Please make checks payable to “The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center”
Please contact Brian Chu at HBCC with any questions or concerns.
The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center is DELIGHTED to announce that we are accepting registration for the 2013 Washington State Japanese Language Speech and Skit Competition!
Thanks to the support of our many past participants, sponsors, and community partners, we are excited to host the 30th anniversary of this competition at Roosevelt High School.Ｙou can bet on all the same fun times, amazing speeches and skits, and of course prizes galore for each and every competitor! Even as you are reading this, we are constantly reaching out to past and new sponsors on a community and global level.
Again this year, we are thrilled to offer EVERY 1st place speech winner a FREE trip to Japan!
Similar to last year, we have expanded the competition to include the “Open Divisions” for learners of Japanese who are not just in high school. The “Open Divisions” accepts participants such as heritage learners of Japanese, past winners, students not yet in high school, highly-advanced students in high school, university students, and students in community colleges.
Come join the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center as we bring a piece of Japanese baseball to Safeco field!
Date: August 21st
Where: Safeco Field
Taken by Jorge Hernández Valiñani
When: 6:10 pm (game starts at 7:10)
What is Japanese style cheering?Anyone who has visited a ballpark in Japan can tell you the crowd truly makes the game. Organized “oendan” or “cheering sections” lead the crowds in chants, songs, and cheers while their team is up at bat. Come be a part of this energetic and fun experience, and help cheer our Mariners to victory!
-Informational handouts about what is going on around people are distributed to help people understand or participate!
-Overall attitude of the section is fun, family-friendly and energetic!
More fun facts:
Cheering is organized by cheerleaders; they usually wear an agreed-upon matching look to set them apart from the crowd. They typically have whistles to help coordinate rhythm and timing.
Typically, one or two large flags in the team colors can be found within each seating area. The flags themselves are only waved during home team member’s at bats.
Next to the cheerleaders, a 2-5 member band helps with keeping the rhythm of the chant, as well as other specialized songs/cheers that may require melodic accompaniment.
What does it all look like? Here are some examples:
At Bat Chants:
Situation Specific Chants:
Interested? Just fill out the form below and we hope to see you there! Tell your friends and family!
The Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA) is pleased to announce details for the upcoming 55th Sister City Anniversary Events! Join us at any or all of these events, and help us give a warm welcome to our 64 visitors from Kobe! For more info or to buy tickets/RSVP for an event(s), please visit their website!
-July 27, Fri (6:30 pm)-
Mayor’s Reception at the Port of Seattle
Cost: $25.00 (Includes dinner buffet and 2 drink tickets)
-July 28, Sat-
2:00 – 4:00 pm: Kobe Exhibition at downtown YMCA
Cost: FREE!
Join Mayor Yada and the entire 64-member Kobe Delegation for a showcase of Kobe products, traditional kagura dancing by Ikuta Shrine staff members, and a presentation by Kobe High School students. Ribbon cutting ceremony on the opening of a historical photo exhibit about our 55 years of sister city partnership that will reside in the YMCA’s art gallery for the month of August.
6:00 pm: Seafair Parade (gather at 6:00, Parade is 7:30 – 10:30 pm)
Cost: FREE!
Come march in the parade with the Kobe Delegation and local Seattle supporters! We’ll be wearing Happi coats over either Red, Blue or Yellow Shirts (wear your favorite color) and carrying Japanese Uchiwa fans and flags of our sister city symbols. Plan to meet at Seattle Center staging area by 6:00 pm. Parade starts at 7:00 pm; ends about 10:30 pm. RSVP to march in the parade by emailing .
-July 29, Sun (1:05 pm)-
Mariners Game with the Kobe Delegation
Tickets: $37.00
Come enjoy a fun afternoon game with Kobe Mayor Yada and the entire 64-person Kobe delegation. We have wonderful seats in Section 112, rows 6-16. Mayor Yada and delegation representatives will be doing a ceremonial first pitch, and we want you there to cheer them on! Tickets purchased online will be left at the Will Call window for you to pick up on game day. Contact Ben Erickson via email or phone ( or 206-728-0610) with any questions about this event.
-July 30, Mon (6:00 pm)-
13th Kobe Sister City Jazz Day with Vocal Queen Yuko Ishida
Tickets: $5-$10, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Yuko Ishida, Kobe’s 2012 Jazz Vocal Queen, won the 13th Annual Kobe Jazz Vocalist Queen Contest held in May 2012 in Kobe, the birthplace of Japanese jazz. She will be joined on stage by our jazz audition winners Nancy Erickson (adult) and Taylor Zickefoose (high school) who represented Seattle at the Kobe audition event this past May. All ages welcome! Dinner and cocktail reservations are required. Dinner patrons receive preferential seating. Make reservations! Tell your friends!
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 27 (Fri) 6:30 pm: Mayor’s Reception at Port of Seattle
July 28 (Sat) 7:00 am: Boeing Tour & Coast Guard Tour/Lunch
July 28 (Sat) 2:00 pm: Kobe Exhibition
July 28 (Sat) 6:00 pm: Seafair Parade
July 29 (Sun) 1:05 pm: Mariners Game with the Kobe Delegation
July 30 (Mon) 6:00 pm: Kobe Sister City Jazz Day at Jazz Alley
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The SKSCA needs volunteers to help with several 55th Anniversary Events! Details are posted on their website. Keep an eye out for the various ways you can help!
Registration for the 2012 Summer Institute is Now Open!
Instructors:
Y.-H. Tohsaku (University of California, San Diego)
Hiroko Kataoka (California State University, Long Beach)
Date: July 25, 26 and 27
Time: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Place: The Newly Remodeled Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington/Japanese Language School
Course Details coming soon!
Upon completing the following Registration Form, you can take advantage of HBCC’s easy PayPal system to pay for your registration for the Summer Institute. Note that this is optional, as you can send a check in the mail to HBCC or pay on the day of the event.
STEP 1: Registration: Fill out the following form
STEP 2: Pay now online, or pay later
You are free to use the PayPal link below to securely pay online. Checks can also be mailed to HBCC at 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle WA 98144. Please make checks payable to “The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center”
Please contact Ben at HBCC with any questions or concerns.
