夏の海外研修を報告します② 2024年11月18日
今年は9名の生徒が7月14日にアデレードに到着し、9月30日に帰国しました。最初の1週間は、新しい環境に慣れるための期間として設けられています。この期間中、生徒たちは市内の観光地を訪れ、現地での生活に備えたESL（英語を母語としない人向けの英語教育）クラスを受講しました。具体的には、英語の授業、電車やバスを使った交通機関の利用練習、現地のランドマークやショッピングモール、美術館、ビーチ、セントラルマーケットの見学などが含まれました。また、今年は南オーストラリア州の総督であるフランシス・アダムソン閣下から、総督公邸への特別な招待を受け、茶会と総督公邸のツアーに参加しました。生徒たちにとって、オーストラリア政府の関係者と交流する貴重な機会であり、また総督閣下の温かい歓迎に生徒たちはとても感動していました。
1週間の活動は、各生徒が配属された学校でのオリエンテーションで締めくくられ、ここから本格的な留学体験が始まりました。オリエンテーション以降、生徒たちは現地のオーストラリア人学生と共に授業に参加するために、積極性や主体性が求められました。しかし、全員が友達を作り、学習活動に積極的に取り組むことができていました。このプログラムの狙いの一つは、生徒たちが自立心と自信を成長させることです。日常生活を通して対人コミュニケーション能力や英語力を磨きながら、友情を築き、貴重な人生経験を得ました。全体を通じて、この留学はすべての参加者にとって非常に有意義な体験となりました。
The Adelaide Study Abroad program is a 10-week trip to Adelaide, South Australia, offering Jissen students an immersive experience of high school life in Australia. Participants attend classes with local Australian students and international peers from various countries while living with a host family. This arrangement fosters cultural exchange and allows students to learn through everyday interactions. They are also encouraged to join after-school activities and may enjoy weekend trips with their host families or new friends. Overall, the program provides a condensed yet comprehensive experience, giving students the chance to enhance their English skills, boost motivation, test their communication abilities in real-life settings, increase international awareness, and—most importantly—develop independence, initiative, and decision-making skills.
This year, 9 students arrived in Adelaide on July 14 and returned home on September 30. The first week was designed to help them adjust to their new environment at their own pace. During this period, students explored the city’s attractions, attended ESL classes to prepare for active participation in local high school lessons, and practiced communicating with their host families and friends. Activities included English lessons, navigating public transportation, visiting local landmarks, shopping malls, museums, beaches, and the central market. A highlight of the week was a special invitation from the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, to visit Government House for a tea meeting and a tour. This unique opportunity allowed students to engage with Australian government officials, and Her Excellency’s warm welcome left a memorable impression.
The first week concluded with an orientation at each student’s assigned school, marking the beginning of their study abroad journey. From this point on, students attended classes alongside their Australian peers, stepping out of their comfort zones and relying on their own initiative. I am pleased to report that all our students successfully made friends and actively engaged in their learning experiences. This phase of the program is the most valuable, as students grow in independence and confidence. Over the subsequent 9 weeks, they navigated daily life, honing their interpersonal communication and English skills, building relationships, and gaining invaluable life lessons. Overall, the trip was an enriching experience for everyone involved.
