For several years I have been interested in experiencing Japanese culture first hand. Beginning in high school I often read up on history during my spare time. Eventually I started reading about Japanese history and became intrigued by it. Reading up on contemporary Japan during my undergraduate degree got me continually more captivated about the nation. This led me to begin Japanese language courses during my evenings, at Aitas Japanese in Toronto. I have been taking classes there over the past two years. In addition to classes, I also self-study frequently using the Genki textbook series. It is through these classes that I discovered the JET Programme and have learned more about Japanese culture. After doing some research on JET, I made the decision that I wanted to embark on this path and that it would suite me well since I am already set on becoming a teacher. …show more content…
I want to achieve fluency with the Japanese language, both speaking and writing. Learning more about Japanese culture by travelling to different parts of Japan during time off is also desired. These goals would take a long period of time, so if given the opportunity, I would like to participate in JET for more than one year. If circumstances permit it, I am open to considering becoming a fulltime English language teacher in Japan after spending time in the education system. As a teacher candidate at Brock University I have a mindset where my main priority as a teacher is to help students be successful in their learning. I believe that by dedicating my time to this as an ALT I will learn more about the education system in Japan, become an effective teacher, and continually improve my educational