The experiences of New Zealand assistant language teachers in Japan : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Social Anthropology at Massey University, New Zealand

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dc.contributor.authorSpite, Stephanie Margaret Elizabeth
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-07T00:02:57Z
dc.date.available2017-04-07T00:02:57Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractThe objective of the research was to gain an insight into the work experiences of New Zealand Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan. Five previous ALTs who were hired through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) were interviewed on their experiences living in Japan and working in Japanese schools. I also provide insights from my own experiences as an ALT. Interviews were analyzed and recurring or major themes were identified; strengthened identities as New Zealanders, shared value with Māori in Japanese culture, very little conflict, different cultural acceptance of working many hours overtime and avoidance of conflict through being indirect, and the ALT being a native speaker celebrity and a joker/entertainer. The research has implications for future ALTs to be more informed and prepared for what they might encounter on the job, and for Japanese teachers to gain an insight into some New Zealand ALT perspectives, which may be illuminating for those who may not have been previously exposed to New Zealand culture.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/10721
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectTeachers' assistantsen_US
dc.subjectLanguage teaching assistantsen_US
dc.subjectTeachers, Foreignen_US
dc.subjectEmploymenten_US
dc.subjectSocial aspectsen_US
dc.subjectJapanen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Educationen_US
dc.titleThe experiences of New Zealand assistant language teachers in Japan : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Social Anthropology at Massey University, New Zealanden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorSpite, Stephanie Margaret Elizabethen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Anthropologyen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (M.A.)en_US
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