Education Tsukubamirai to place ALTs to all kindergarten classes

[thomas]

Tsukubamirai, a city in Ibaraki Prefecture northeast of Tokyo, plans to station foreign assistant language teachers (ALTs) in all its kindergartens and daycare centres starting. The initiative aims to expose children to English before they enrol at school to foster future global talent. The city noted that it's uncommon for a local government to introduce such a comprehensive program citywide.

The city had placed ALTs at three public kindergartens starting in fiscal 2023, but it is now set to expand the move to all kindergartens and day care centers, including private facilities. A total of 22 ALTs, including those of Philippine nationality, will be dispatched to 22 facilities. The ALTs will work seven hours a day, and be in charge of English classes among other activities. They will use English not just in lessons but also in day-to-day activities, helping pupils become familiar with the language.

Many students enter public elementary schools after having attended private kindergartens and daycare facilities, and some of them have been confused by the sudden English lessons. During a news conference on 21 February, Tsukubamirai Mayor Hiroshi Odagawa expressed the city's goal of ensuring that students can use English by age 15, the end of compulsory education.

East Japan city to introduce assistant English teachers at all kindergartens, day cares - The Mainichi

TSUKUBA, Ibaraki -- The Ibaraki Prefecture city of Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo, is preparing to place foreign assistant language teachers (ALTs)

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[musicisgood]

They do it in the Philippines so why not in Japan it's a good idea I think.

 

[JayJJ]

Tsukubamirai, a city in Ibaraki Prefecture northeast of Tokyo, plans to station foreign assistant language teachers (ALTs) in all its kindergartens and daycare centres starting. The initiative aims to expose children to English before they enrol at school to foster future global talent. The city noted that it's uncommon for a local government to introduce such a comprehensive program citywide.




Many students enter public elementary schools after having attended private kindergartens and daycare facilities, and some of them have been confused by the sudden English lessons. During a news conference on 21 February, Tsukubamirai Mayor Hiroshi Odagawa expressed the city's goal of ensuring that students can use English by age 15, the end of compulsory education.

East Japan city to introduce assistant English teachers at all kindergartens, day cares - The Mainichi

TSUKUBA, Ibaraki -- The Ibaraki Prefecture city of Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo, is preparing to place foreign assistant language teachers (ALTs)

mainichi.jp

It's good to see initiatives like the one in Tsukubamirai that aim to make English accessible to all students by the time they complete their compulsory education. One possible solution could be to provide more personalized support for those who are struggling. If you're looking for additional academic resources, you can check out https://personalstatementhelper.com/ to get expert help with writing on a variety of topics. This can ease the learning load for both children and parents. However, the transition from private kindergartens to public elementary schools can still be challenging, especially when it comes to sudden changes like English lessons.

Early exposure to English will definitely help kids adapt faster in school and develop stronger language skills!

 

[lyan]

Personally, my daughter started learning English at the age of 6. Now that she is 13, she speaks almost fluently. I think it's an excellent way to open up to the world.


Yet, here in France, we are really not great with other languages!