PD Webinar: Expanding the Visibility and Support for Japanese Language Programs

日本語プログラムの存在感とサポートを広げよう： 全米日本語優等生協会（JNHS）を活かしたAdvocacyのアイデア集

Expanding the Visibility and Support for Japanese Language Programs: Ideas for Advocacy Using the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS)

このウェビナーでは、日本語プログラムの存在感を高め、学校や地域からの理解と支援を広げるための具体的なアイデアと実践例を、高校・大学の事例を通して紹介します。その一つの方法として学習者の動機づけを高めてきた全米日本語優等生協会（JNHS）を取り上げ、時間をかけずに実施できる基本的なモデルから、JNHS活動を学習者の成長やアドボカシーの機会として積極的に活用するモデルまで、チャプターの実践的なスタイルを大きく3つに分類して紹介します。既存チャプターの活動をさらに充実させたい方から、新たにチャプターの設立を検討している方まで、現場ですぐに活かせる実践的なアイデアを共有します。

In this webinar, we will introduce concrete ideas and practical examples for strengthening the presence of Japanese language programs and expanding understanding and support from schools and local communities. Through case studies from both high schools and universities, we will present approaches that help enhance program visibility and learner engagement.

As one such approach, we will highlight the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS), which has played an important role in motivating learners. We will classify JNHS chapter activities into three major practical models—from basic models that can be implemented without requiring much time, to models that actively utilize JNHS activities as opportunities for learner growth and advocacy.

This webinar will offer practical ideas that can be applied immediately in your own teaching context, whether you are seeking to further enrich the activities of an existing chapter or are considering establishing a new chapter.

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Date: October 3, 2026 (Saturday)

Pacific Time (PT): 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Mountain Time (MT): 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Central Time (CT): 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Eastern Time (ET): 4:00–5:30 p.m.