2010.06.15

Earth College Hamamatsu Program

International Understanding Educational Facilitator Training Course

Are you interested in learning how to more effectively express your opinions in the context of activities related to international understanding and multiculturalism at schools and in your region? By using the “participation model” technique, participants will feel the connection between themselves and the rest of the world through learning about international understanding education. In the final session, participants create their own program. Participants who attend all sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Schedule	First Class July 11 (Sun.)10am-3pm “Communication” By changing our relationships, the world can change. Second Class August 1 (Sun.)10am-3pm “Environment” How to use our precious planet in a sustainable way Third Class September 5 (Sun.)10am-3pm “Coexistence” Thinking about multicultural coexistence through a community and global point of view. Fourth Class September 26 (Sun.)10am-3pm “Participation Model for Change” What is the participation model? What is a facilitator? Fifth Class October 31 (Sun.)9:30am-3:30pm “Put into practice! Participation Model” Actually experience creating programs and facilitation.
Place	Hamamatsu Multicultural Center
Teacher	Reiko Izawa (NIED / International Understanding Education Center Representative)
Fee	5,000 yen for 5 classes (4,500 yen for members, 2,500 yen for university students, free for high school students) Up until the Third Class, you may register for individual classes 1,500 for 1 class (1,000 for members, 500 for university students, free for high school students) You may register for only the Fourth and Fifth Class 3,000 yen for both days (2,000 yen for members, 1,000 yen for university students, free for high school students)
For	Educators, NPO/NGO staff, Volunteers, anyone interested may apply
Enrollment limit	40 people
Inquiries	By phone or in person at HICE.

2011.08.31

Interpretation from the Viewpoint of the Medical Facility (Jul 9)

In the seminar held on Saturday July 9th, the director of Yamaguchi Heart International Clinic Dr. Takaji Yamaguchi spoke about the importance of medical insurance and the differences between etiquette and common practices in medical environments etc.　In the second half, Ms. Yuko Yamaguchi from the social sector talked about the concrete role of interpreters and study methods, and other than techniques, she also conveyed the necessity of conveying the role of medical related facilities and promoting cooperation between these facilities. The seminar was quite successful ; many participants expressed opinions such as “I would like to make use of this important advice in the future”.