2012 Overseas Internship Report
2012 Dualtech Center Philippines Internship Report
Learning Japanese Culture, 5S and the Purpose of Work through International Exchange
In 2012, Helping Hands and Hearts Japan carried out an overseas internship activity at Dualtech Center in the Philippines. The program focused on Japanese language, Japanese culture, 5S, CSR and the purpose of work.
This activity was not only an opportunity for the intern to teach local students, but also an opportunity to learn from the students’ attitude toward study, their values and their way of thinking about work, family and society.
Overview of the 2012 Activity
This internship was an overseas practical learning activity held at Dualtech Center, a vocational training institution in the Philippines. The intern gave lessons and talks for local students on themes such as Japanese language, Japanese culture, business, 5S, CSR and the purpose of work.
While checking how well he could communicate in English in a real setting, the intern learned about differences between Japan and the Philippines in education, work values and learning attitudes.
Learning at Dualtech Center
Dualtech Center is a vocational training institution where young people learn the technical skills and attitudes needed to work in industry. Through interaction with local students, the intern experienced international exchange and practical lesson design in an educational setting.
The lessons introduced Japanese language and culture, as well as 5S, work attitudes and the meaning of contributing to society, which are often emphasized in Japanese companies.
Teaching and Learning in a Vocational Training Setting
The intern stood in front of local students and communicated themes connected to Japan, work and society. At the same time, he learned from the seriousness and openness of the students at Dualtech Center.
Purpose of the Internship
The purpose of this activity was to gain practical experience using English overseas, introduce Japanese culture to local students, and learn about differences in education and work values between Japan and the Philippines.
Practical Experience in English
The intern communicated with local staff and students in English and experienced the difficulty and importance of explaining ideas clearly in an overseas educational setting.
- Using English in a real overseas setting
- Explaining ideas to local students
- Learning how to communicate beyond language barriers
Introducing Japanese Culture
The intern introduced Japanese language and culture in a way that local students could understand and relate to.
- Sharing basic Japanese expressions
- Introducing Japanese customs and values
- Encouraging interest in Japan and international exchange
Comparing Education and Work Values
The intern learned about how students in the Philippines think about study, work and the future, while comparing these ideas with Japanese education and work culture.
- Understanding differences in learning attitudes
- Comparing Japanese and Philippine work values
- Reflecting on the meaning of education
International Exchange through Education
The internship created a two-way learning opportunity where the intern and local students learned from each other through conversation and lessons.
- Learning through interaction with local students
- Building mutual understanding
- Connecting education with international cooperation
Main Activities
During the internship at Dualtech Center, the intern prepared lessons, gave talks, exchanged ideas with local students and introduced basic attitudes valued in Japanese workplaces.
Japanese Language and Culture Lessons
The intern introduced basic Japanese expressions and Japanese culture to local students, helping them become more interested in Japan.
Lecture on 5S and Work Attitudes
The intern explained the idea of 5S: sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain, and connected it with attitudes valued in the workplace.
CSR and Business Learning
The activity included opportunities to think about corporate social responsibility and the relationship between business and contribution to society.
Thinking about the Purpose of Work
One important theme was the question of why people work. Together with local students, the intern considered work not only as a way to earn income, but also as something connected to family, society and personal growth.
Activities in Photos
The following photos record the 2012 overseas internship at Dualtech Center. They show lessons, exchange with local students and cooperation with local partners.
Lesson for local students at Dualtech Center
Learning with students at Dualtech Center
Exchange and cooperation with local partners
Cooperation with Local Partners
The internship was made possible through the cooperation of the local host institution and related people. Through not only lessons but also interaction with staff and local partners, the intern learned the importance of coordination and trust when carrying out activities overseas.
Although the intern was in a position to teach local students, he also learned many things from them. The activity became a valuable opportunity to experience the two-way nature of education and international exchange.
Learning through Mutual Exchange
The value of the activity was not one-way teaching. The intern shared Japanese experiences and ideas, while also learning from the students, staff and educational environment in the Philippines. This mutual exchange helped both sides think about education, work and social contribution from a wider perspective.
What the Intern Learned
Through this internship, the intern learned both the difficulty of working overseas and the importance of learning from people in the local community. Explaining Japanese culture and 5S required not only English ability, but also the ability to organize ideas and communicate them clearly.
In particular, discussing the purpose of work with local students became a meaningful learning experience. The intern encountered values such as working for family, working for society and working for personal growth.
Learning by Teaching
To explain Japanese culture and 5S, the intern had to understand the content deeply and organize it in a way that could be understood by people from another culture.
- Organizing ideas clearly
- Explaining Japanese concepts in English
- Thinking from the learners’ perspective
Understanding Cultural Differences
Japan and the Philippines have different ways of thinking about education, work, family and society. Learning these differences became the first step toward deeper international understanding.
- Learning from different values
- Understanding local students’ perspectives
- Reflecting on Japan from an overseas viewpoint
Meaning for HHAHJ
The 2012 activity at Dualtech Center is one of HHAHJ’s important records of overseas internship activities in the Philippines. It provided young people with an opportunity to enter an overseas educational setting, interact directly with local people and learn through practical experience.
This kind of overseas internship experience later connected to HHAHJ’s domestic NPO internships, environmental and climate action internships, and Japanese education internships as part of its wider efforts in human resource development and international understanding.
Related Internship Pages
The following pages introduce other internship activities connected to overseas work, domestic NPO activities, environmental action and Japanese education.
