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Borang Maklum Balas Experiential Learning (Ong, Tan, Bong, Choo)

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Other than that, we also went to UPM to listen to the challenges faced by the Japanese language teachers. Not much of connection. But I do realize that they did not have enough Japanese teachers.

I was also in a storytelling session. It was about when Nagasaki was bombed. Looking at the pictures shown and listening to the old ladies telling the stories, it was really sad. I realize that war really brings harm, but what could I say, if Nagasaki was not bombed, would Malaysia still be independent?

Well, I don't know about that. However, listening to the other side of the story, I did feel sad and was really terrified of what happened over there.

We also learned how to do Origami. It was my very first time making an Origami! Challenging but interesting!

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A Visit to University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

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A Visit to University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

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Date: 14th October 2019
Day: Monday
Time: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

On the 14th of October, sensei had organised a visit to UPM which involved all the Japanese open elective's students to join the programme "Program Kolaborasi dan Perkongsian Ilmu Bahasa Jepun". The reason of bringing us there is to let us experience more about the Japanese culture and also to gain some knowledge about the issues that are faced by the Japanese teachers in Malaysia nowadays.

The first session that we attended was a small discussion among the Japanese teachers in Malaysia. They were all sharing all kinds of information about the pedagogy nowadays and what are the difficulties that they faced in order to teach in Malaysia. We have gained a lot of new input from this session.

Next, before we moved on to our next session, we had our breakfast which were provided by the staffs in UPM. Our next session was the storytelling session conducted by the two Japanese survivors of the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing. During the storytelling of Nagasaki Atomic Bombing and the recital of memoirs of atomic bombing survivors, I felt really sad for them as that incident had killed lots of innocent people and it was really hard for those who survived and had to gone through all the heartbreaking moments of losing their family members. It's true that war can only bring harm and death and hence we should avoid war in our country by standing together and united as one. Looking at those victims, we should really appreciate everything that we have right now and do not take things for granted.

Last but not least, we attended the origami session conducted by the Nihon jin. It was a fun and interesting activity as we get to learn how to make paper crane which is part of the classic Japanese origami. The sensei was very patient when teaching us how to fold the origami. She also told us about the history of the paper crane and the meaning behind it. For the Japanese people, they believe that folding paper crane will bring them luck and hence it become a culture until now.

I really appreciate this opportunity given by Ang sensei and I would like to thank her for taking the trouble to bring all 25 of us there in order for us to gain more insight about the Japanese culture. Sensei, arigatou gozaimashita!

(Gillian Bong)

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Date: 14th October 2019
Time: 8.00am-4.00pm
Venue: UPM (University Putra Malaysia)

On the 14th of October, we were given a chance to participate a programme named "Program Kolaborasi dan Perkongsian Ilmu Bahasa Jepun" in Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.

We were first attending a short discussion with the teachers and the lecturers who are teaching Japanese in primary school, secondary school or even the university about the current issues that they had faced in teaching of Nihongo in Malaysia. During the discussion, I realize that there were lack of Japanese teachers in Malaysia.

Moreover, there were having a storytelling session. I was attending for the session too. There was a lady telling a story at the foyer. The story was about the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing. It was so sad when I heard about the story. By looking at the picture while listening to the story, I could imagine how terrify of the situation. From this, I realize the suffering that the war brings.

Furthermore, we were attending an origami session after the storytelling. We learned to fold the paper crane. It was quite easy for me as I had learnt it before. For the Japanese people, they believe that the paper crane bring luck to the people. Thus, if they able to fold 1000 paper cranes, they will be given a single wish.

In short, I had gained a lot through this opportunity to participate this programme. Omoishiroiideshita !

Arigatou gouzaimasu!

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A Social Visit From The Japanese Students of Waseda University

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A Social Visit From The Japanese Students of Waseda University

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Date: 20th September 2019
Day: Friday
Time: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: Japanese Language Classroom

On the 20th of September, there is a social visit from the Nihon jin of Waseda University to our institute, IPGKBA. It was a golden opportunity for us, the Japanese open elective's students as this was our chance to speak with the real Japanese!

On the day they were coming, we had a really "tough" time training our Nihongo so that we won't embarrass ourselves in front of them. It was really funny when everyone was trying their best to practice their self-introduction in Nihongo. I was quite nervous as well as I have never interact with a Japanese before, but this is the time to open my mouth and speak in Japanese, using whatever things that we have learnt in these two months.

At 2.30 pm, the Nihon jin arrived on time as we all know that they are very particular about punctuality. We stood up and welcome them and arranged them to be seated. Then, we started to introduce ourselves one by one in the middle of the classroom. This was the moment where everyone was extremely nervous as we have to speak in front of all the Japanese people and we were also worried that how they might judge us from the way we speak. To my surprise, they were so friendly and supportive as they always gave a clap for everyone who had introduce themselves. I felt slightly confident from their actions and finally it's my turn to introduce myself. I manage to speak fluently without any mistake and I was quite happy about it.

Then, it's their turn to introduce themselves. We had a hard time remembering their names as we were not familiar with the Japanese names. The self-introducing session went well before we moved on to the next session. The next session was the Q&A session where both the Malaysia jin and Nihon jin had the opportunity to know more about each other's culture. We had prepared some questions for them and they also prepared some for us. Through our Q&A session, we get to know more about the Japanese culture such as food, festivals and so on. There were lots of things that we can learn from them such as they were very well-disciplined and polite where they always bow to people when expressing their gratitude and also they were very humble as well. It was fun talking to them.

Lastly, we ended our session with the singing session lead by Celine san where she taught them how to sing a Malay folk song, "Rasa Sayang" and they really enjoyed it. We all sang together and cherished this moment together. I can still hear them singing the song during our photo session. It seemed like they really loved the song very much. This event ended with a group photo session and it was really a success. I would like to thank sensei for taking the trouble to organise this event and providing us this golden opportunity to interact with the Japanese!

(Gillian Bong)

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Welcoming the Waseda University's students is my first Experiential Learning for the Japanese Language.

That was my very first time talking to real Japanese people.

"Hajimemashite. Watashi no namae wa Choo Yoong Che desu. Choo to yonde kudasai."

A very simple self-introduction was kind of difficult at that moment. I think I should never take a language as it will be simple or is easy, instead, I should take it seriously.

For the real interaction, we were basically sitting in groups with different Japanese. Exchanging opinions and started asking questions.  (All in English)

What movie do you like?

What is your hobby?

What kind of song do you listen to?

Did you wash the toilet when you were in primary school?

Well, it turned out that their etiquette levels are so much different from ours. They were trained to wash the toilet (Some of them) when they were in primary school so that they will be independent (based on what was told).

I have always heard that the Japanese people are independent and well-disciplined because of the system they are living with. Well, today I did know how it actually is and how the Japanese people are trained well.  At this point of time, I was just so glad that I am living in Malaysia, without being bound by these rules and expectations from society.

At the end of the day, we had a QnA session and a farewell singing.

It was so wonderful to me. I am not that kind of "Oh I so fancy these Japanese people" type of person. But looking at these human beings from the other country, it amazed me.

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A social visit from Nihon jin of Waseda University

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A social visit from Nihon jin of Waseda University

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Date: 20th September 2019

Day: Friday

Time: 2.30 pm until 4.30 pm

Venue: Japanese Language Classroom

On 20th September 2019, our institute received a social visit from Nihon jin of Waseda University. We were so excited as we were given the golden opportunities to interact with them around only two hours. We was so nervous even though I had participated in the same event before last year!! As we began our official learning of Japanese language two weeks before, we were afraid to use Nihongo to communicate with them. Before the event began, We did practise with our friends! Thank God, We performed quite 'OK' during the introduction session even though I was so nervous! For me, Nihon jin were so polite. They always bow when they introduce themselves, always smile when they talk to others. I seldom find these in Malaysians. Besides, we also prepared alot of interesting questions to ask them during the Q&A session. We really enjoyed the session as we learnt more about Japan from them! They were so friendly and patient in treating us as they were able to response our questions even after the event through email! Singing the typical song of "Rasa sayang" lighten up the event very much. With Celine leading the singing session, all of us had alot of fun! We felt love and warmth in the classroom. Last but not least, we would like to thank sensei for the effort in making the event a success!

Sincerely,
Ong san.

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Interactive social visit from Nihon Jin of Waseda University

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Interactive social visit from Nihon Jin of Waseda University

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Date: 20th September 2019
Time : 2.30pm-4.30pm
Venue: Japanese Language Classroom.
On the 20th of September, we had received a social visit from the Waseda University's students who are mostly Nihon Jin.

I was so nervous even though it was not the first time I interact with the Japanese person. Sensei asked us to prepare our "JIKOUSHOUKAI" which means self-introduction as well as some questions to ask the Waseda University' students in Nihongo.

It was a challenge for me. As I just began the official learning of Japanese language two weeks before, I was afraid to use Nihongo to communicate with them. However, it was an opportunity for me too. As this is the opportunity for us to have a real situation to apply the language that we have learnt. Moreover, this also give us a chance to a better understanding of the Japanese Language and at the same time making more friends and know more about their culture.

Luckily, most of us were able to introduce ourselves quite smoothly. Even though there were some "accidents" happened. After that we were sitting in groups and having our sharing session. During the sharing session, I realize there are something that we can learn from them. Some of them stated that they were trained to clean up their classroom when they were in the primary and secondary school so that they will be independent and they will learn to take care of their belongings. I am quite agree with the system that they have made. I believe that it will help to train our future generation to become more independent and discipline if we are able to apply this kind of system.

At the end of the day, we also provide various interesting questions to ask them during QnA session. I was really appreciate this opportunity to interact with the Japanese people. They were so friendly and polite in treating us.

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

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Program Kolaborasi dan Perkongsian Ilmu Bahasa Jepun

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Program Kolaborasi dan Perkongsian Ilmu Bahasa Jepun

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On 14th October 2019, the Nihongo open elective's students were invited to join the programme named "Program Kolaborasi dan Perkongsian Ilmu Bahasa Jepun" in Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang. Thank God for the opportunity again, we learnt more about the current issue in teaching of nihongo in Malaysia. There were two main activities that attracted me the most. Two of them were storytelling of Nagasaki Atomic Bombing and the recital of memoirs of atomic bombing survivors by two nihon jin. They were really patient and enthusiastic in telling the story. There are meanings and values that we can perceive behind the stories. Here, I got to understand more about Japan.
Another small but fun and meaningful activity throughout the event which was also conducted by the storytellers was the origami activity. Before they started the session, they did introduce and explain to us about the meaning of making paper cranes, the meanings behind them and many other histories about the origami.

Sincerely,
Ong san.