15 Multimedia-based Training/Learning Materials of JICA-Net

in different themes/issues (development in FY2006)

JAPANESE ENGLISH

　The multimedia-based teaching/learning materials of JICA-Net deal with important themes or issues in JICA's activities. During FY2004, JICA began to develop this series with the aim of developing technical cooperation content that has wide applications in JICA activities and helps to develop the capacity to deal with different themes/issues. In developing this series, a total of 23 thematic task forces and teams at JICA took the lead in forming the concept of each set of materials and played an active role in the materials production process. In this way, JICA intends to improve coordination between JICA-Net and JICA Knowledge Management so that their educational content will be improved and used more widely.

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＜Internal Only＞	Teacher Learning Together - Japanese Teacher Training System and Lesson Studies - Outline: This video consists of two sections. The first section, called the System Section, provides an overview and explanation of the in-service teacher training system in Japan. The second section, called the Practice Section, explains the significance and perception of lesson studies and the system that makes them possible. The continual process towards learning by teachers results in better lessons and happier students whose enthusiasm in turn energizes the teacher. In using the video, please utilize the carious attached reference materials to implement lesson studies. Targets: Educational administrative officer, Personnel related to schools, Experts Theme/Issue: Education Language: Japanese, English and Spanish Learning time: Approx 30 min. ＜More （512KB）＞
＜Internal Only＞	Radio Regulation at a Glance – Study form Cases of Japan - Outline: This material discusses the radio regulatory administration in an effort to support developing countries’ advances in the information and communications filed from the perspective of improving their IT policy development abilities. The material is intended for the general radio users lacking in knowledge of radio waves t9 realize the importance of radio regulation, and also for administrative officers engaged in radio regulation to sort out the problems in their countries and get a clue for the formulation and execution of appropriate policies. Targets: Policy making bodies in telecommunications such as radio wave regulation, administrative officials involved telecommunication policies and regulations at regulatory agencies, and telecommunications business specialists Theme/Issue: Information and Communication Technology Language: Japanese and English Learning time: Approx. 35 min. ＜More （515KB）＞
＜Internal Only＞	Seminar for improving sustainability in PV Rural Electrification Outline: This instructional material extracts various issues from the current condition of PV (the Photovoltaic system) projects implemented in the past. In order to achieve sustained dissemination of the PV systems and make advancements in electrification, key points are explained so that policymakers can draw up various measures, called for by the government, based on the actual situation of their country. The material also explains the basic technology and mode of expansion of the PV system. Targets: Donors, Developmental project planners in developing countries Theme/Issue: Natural Resources and Energy Language: Japanese and English Learning time: Approx. 60 min. ＜More （441KB）＞
＜Public＞	Try It! Environmental Education – for harmony with nature - Outline: This material is designed for individuals undertaking environmental education, especially those in developing countries. To conserve our irreplaceable natural environment, environmental education that shows people their connection to nature and helps them discover the importance of conserving the natural environment is necessary. This material shows a variety of environmental education programs in an easy way to understand and practice. Targets: Those who teach environmental education, particularly those involved in environmental education in developing countries Theme/Issue: Nature Conservation Language: Japanese and English Learning time: Approx. 65 min. ＜More （492KB）＞
＜Internal Only＞	City Planning System in Japan Outline: This material briefly explains the Japanese city planning system in order to help city planning officials of developing countries improve their own city planning systems. Targets: Urban planning administrators in developing countries Theme/Issue: Urban/ Regional Development Language: Japanese and English Learning time: Approx. 45 min. ＜More （503KB）＞
＜Internal Only＞	JICA’s Efforts for the Global Environment Outline: Due to rapid economic development and population growth in developing countries, environmental issues that affect the health and living environment of the people are becoming more serious. In order to support develop the capacity of those countries to cope with issues, JICA has implemented widespread environmental cooperation activities drawing on Japanese experience, technology and human resources. We all hope that this material helps you gain a deeper understanding about JICA’s efforts for environmental management. Targets: Environmental policy administrators in developing countries Theme/Issue: Environmental Management Language: Japanese and English Learning time: Approx. 54 min. ＜More （505KB）＞
＜Internal Only＞	To foster District Health Management in Africa Tanzania, Morogoro Health Project Outline: The Tanzania – Japan Morogoro Health Project (April 2001 to March 2007) aimed at strengthening of self-reliant district health management and sustainable health managers both at regional level and at district level. This instructional material outlines the decentralization process of the Health Sector Reform and articulates the issues, in which the Project are demanded to promote the capacity of local health managers to tackle the real community needs with the people and for the people. Targets: Local health administrators and aid-related personnel in Africa, and aid-related personnel in Japan. Theme/Issue: Health Language: Japanese and English Learning time: Approx. 29 min. ＜More （515KB）＞