Academic Title: Instructor, Japanese

Teaching Statement:
The Japanese proverb "好きこそものの上手なれ" - "What one likes, one will do well." - guides my teaching, where I strive to cultivate a genuine passion for the Japanese language and culture by integrating interactive applications like Kahoot and Quizlet in my classes, fostering an enjoyable educational environment for my students.

Another guiding proverb for me is "失敗は成功のもと" - "Every failure is a stepping stone that leads to success." While making mistakes is integral to learning, sharing these mistakes and uncertainties in the classroom with peers can be daunting. To overcome this, I actively cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere by facilitating opportunities for students to collaborate in pairs or small groups.