TESDA-OP CO-01-F11
([Link].00-03/08/17)
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
A. Course Design
Course Title: Japanese Language and Culture I
Nominal Duration: 360 hours
Qualification Level: NTR
Course Description: The course is designed to equip the students/trainees
with knowledge and competencies to communicate in
simple and appropriate Japanese language. It includes
reading, writing, listening, speaking words and
expression used in Japan. The course also familiarize
trainees themselves on Japanese Culture and Tradition.
Trainee Entry This section specifies the qualifications of trainees
Requirements: including their education / experience. To qualify as
trainees or students for Japanese Language and
Culture I. The candidates must meet the following
requirements:
At least High School Graduate/ Vocational/
College Graduate
Can read and write English/Tagalog
At least 18 years old
Additional Requirements:
1. High School/ College Diploma or Form 137
or Transcript of Records
3. PSA Birth Certificate
4. Picture (1x1 & passport size) white
background 2 copies
5. Marriage Certificate (Married Women)
Course Structure
Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (24 hours)
Unit of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Competency Duration
1. Observe and 1.1 Observing and 1.1.1 Educate and
Practice Practicing appreciate Japanese 24 hours
Japanese Culture Japanese Culture Culture
Core Competencies
No. of Hours: (336 hours)
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
1. Read, Write, 1.1 Reading, Writing 1.1.1 Read and Write 80 hours
Listen and Speak Listening and Japanese Characters
Japanese Characters Speaking Japanese 1.1.2 Read and write
and Words Characters and kana with dakuten
Words and handakuten
1.1.3 Read, listen and
speak gojuon,
sokuon, and youon
2. Read, Write, 2.1 Reading, 2.1.1 Read and write
Listen and Speak Writing, Listening Japanese numbers
Japanese Numbers and Speaking 2.1.2 Listen and 42 hours
Japanese Numbers speak Japanese
numbers
3. Learn grammar 3.1 Learning 3.1.1 Read and write
and sentence grammar and Japanese characters
patterns sentence patterns with suffixes and
prefixes for word
constructions
3.1.2 Write and Read 176 hours
Kanji characters
3.1.3 Construct
Japanese words,
phrases and
sentences
4. Conduct simple 4.1 Conducting 4.1.1 Converse using
transaction (Listening simple transaction Common expressions
and Speaking) (Listening and 4.1.2 Describe
Speaking) personal details and 38 hours
other relevant
information for simple
transactions
Assessment Actual demonstration
Methods: Oral interview
Direct test
Written test
Course Delivery: 1. Methodologies:
Lecture
Audio/video presentation
Practical exercises
Group discussions
Role playing and pair work
Question and answer
Resources:
(List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of
(no. of trainees) trainees for (title of program/qualification).
Qty. Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials
1 pc Paper Cutter 1 pc Laptop 2 pcs White Board eraser
1 pc Stapler 1 pc Air-con 2 reams Bond Paper
1 pc Tape Dispenser 1 pc Projector 10 pcs Staple Wire
1 pc Speaker 4 pcs Printer Inks
1 pc Water Dispenser 20 pcs White Board Marker
1 pc Printer 5 pcs Highlighter
1 pc Emergency Light 5 pcs Pencil
1 set Telephone/Wi-Fi 20 pcs Notebook
1 pc Office Table 5 pcs Eraser
1 pc Office Chair 50 pcs Paper Clip
2 pcs Cabinet 10 pcs Envelope
30 pcs Arm Chair 10 pcs Folder
2 pcs White Board 30 pcs Minna no Nihongo 1
Facilities:
Facility Description Quantity
Lecture Room 24.72 sq. m 2
Administration 14.4 sq. m. 1
Learning Resource
25 sq. m. 1
Area/Receiving Area
Pantry 7.2 sq. m. 1
Circulation Area 24.40 sq. m 1
Comfort Room 3.31 sq. m. 1
TOTAL:
Qualification of The trainer must meet the following major requirements.
Trainer: They must have:
TESDA National Certificate
Trainer’s Methodology Certificate 1
Certificate of any Japanese Language Certification.
College level/College Graduate.
JLPT/JFT at least N4 Passer
B. Modules of Instruction
COMMON COMPETENCIES:
Unit of Competency: Observe and Practice Japanese Culture
Modules Title: Observing and Practicing Japanese Culture
Module Descriptor: This module covers the common culture and
traditions in Japan.
Nominal Duration: 24 hours
Summary of LO1. Educate and appreciate Japanese Culture
Learning
Outcomes:
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Educate and appreciate Japanese Culture
Assessment
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
Educate and Communication Writing Equipment Competency may
appreciate Japanese process materials and be assessed
way of life with Use of active materials through:
Audio/ relevant to Observation
reference to listening
Video the proposed Demonstration
Japanese culture activities with
Being attentive Samples
Observe and questioning
practice Japanese Interview
way of life with Practical
reference to demonstration
Japanese culture
Learn some
Japanese history/its
origin
Observe Japan’s
Sports, Religion
Learn how to
associate with
Japanese people
Interact with
Japanese people
during celebration
Observe Japanese
Family structure
Practice how to
engage/adjust with
Japanese people
and their Cuisine
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Unit of Competency: Read, Write Listen and Speak Japanese
Characters and Words
Modules Title: Reading, Writing Listening and Speaking
Japanese Characters and Words
Module Descriptor: This module covers reading, writing, listening
and speaking including recognizing and
interpreting written forms of Japanese words,
phrases and sentences
Nominal Duration: 80 hours
Summary of LO1. Read and Write Japanese Characters
Learning LO2. Read and write kana with dakuten and handakuten
Outcomes: LO3. Read, listen and speak gojuon, sokuon, and youon
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Read and Write Japanese Characters
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Read and Communication Writing Case Competency may
write process materials studies/scen be assessed
Japanese Use of active Workplac arios through:
character Equipment Simulation/
listening e or
s base on Role-plays
assessme and materials
Japanese Speaking clearly and Observation
standard concisely nt location relevant to Demonstration
Using appropriate Case the proposed with
language and tone of studies/sc activities questioning
voice enario Interview
Materials Practical
Being attentive
demonstration
Group planning and relevant to
decision making the
Use of both open proposed
and closed questions activity or
Team structure tasks
Team roles Audio/
Video
Intra and
Samples
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Conveyed
information in written
or oral form
LO2. Read and write kana with dakuten and handakuten
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Read and write Communication Writing Case Competency may
kana with process materials studies/scen be assessed
dakuten and through:
handakuten Use of active Workplac arios Simulation/
based on listening e or Equipment Role-plays
Japanese Speaking assessme and materials Observation
standard Demonstration
clearly and nt location relevant to
with
concisely Case the proposed
questioning
Using studies/sc activities Interview
appropriate enario Practical
language and Materials demonstration
tone of voice relevant to
the
Being attentive proposed
Group planning activity or
and decision tasks
making Audio/
Use of both Video
open and Samples
closed
questions
Team structure
Team roles
Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
Communication
skills
Conveyed
information in
written or oral
form
LO3. Read, listen and speak gojuon, sokuon, and youon
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Read, listen Communication Writing Case Competency may
and speak process materials studies/scen be assessed
gojuon, Use of active Workplac arios through:
sokuon, and Equipment Simulation/
listening e or
youon based Role-plays
Speaking assessme and materials
on Japanese Observation
standard clearly and nt location relevant to Demonstration
concisely Case the proposed with
Using studies/sc activities questioning
appropriate enario Interview
Materials Practical
language and
demonstration
tone of voice relevant to
the
Being attentive proposed
Group planning activity or
and decision tasks
making Audio/
Use of both Video
open and Samples
closed
questions
Team structure
Team roles
Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
Communication
skills
Conveyed
information in
written or oral
form
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Unit of Competency: Read, Write, Listen and Speak Japanese
Numbers
Modules Title: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Japanese Numbers
Module Descriptor: This module covers reading, writing, listening
and speaking including recognizing and
interpreting written forms of Japanese
numbers
Nominal Duration: 42 hours
Summary of LO1. Read and write Japanese numbers
Learning LO2. Listen and speak Japanese numbers
Outcomes:
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Read and write Japanese numbers
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Read and Communication Writing Case Competency may
write process materials studies/scen be assessed
Japanese Use of active Workplace or arios through:
numbers Equipment Simulation/
listening assessment
Role-plays
based on Speaking clearly location and materials
Observation
standard and concisely Case relevant to Demonstration
Japanese Using appropriate studies/scenar the proposed with
Language language and tone io activities questioning
of voice Materials Interview
relevant to the Practical
Being attentive demonstration
proposed
Group planning and activity or
decision making tasks
Use of both open Audio/Video
and closed Samples
questions
Team structure
Team roles
Intra and
Interpersonal skills
Communication
skills
Conveyed
information in
written or oral form
LO2. Listen and speak Japanese numbers
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Listen and Communication Writing Case Competency may
speak Japanese process materials studies/scen be assessed
numbers based Use of active Workpla arios through:
on standard Equipment Simulation/
listening ce or
Role-plays
Japanese Speaking assessm and materials
Observation
Language clearly and ent relevant to Demonstration
concisely location the proposed with
Using Case activities questioning
appropriate studies/s Interview
cenario Practical
language and
demonstration
tone of voice Materials
relevant
Being attentive to the
Group planning propose
and decision d activity
making or tasks
Use of both Audio/
open and Video
closed Samples
questions
Team structure
Team roles
Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
Communication
skills
Conveyed
information in
written or oral
form
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Unit of Competency: Learn grammar and sentence patterns
Modules Title: Learning grammar and sentence patterns
Module Descriptor: This module covers constructing Japanese
words, phrases and sentences. It deals also
with Japanese characters with suffixes and
prefixes.
Nominal Duration: 176 hours
Summary of LO1. Read and write Japanese characters with suffixes and
Learning prefixes for word constructions
Outcomes: LO2. Write and Read Kanji Characters
LO3. Construct Japanese words, phrases and sentences
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Read and write Japanese characters with suffixes and prefixes for word
constructions
Assessment Methodologie Assessment
Contents Conditions
Criteria s Methods
Read and Communication Writing Case Competency may
write process materials studies be assessed
Japanese Use of active listening Workplac /scenarios through:
characters
Equipment Simulation/
Speaking clearly and e or
with Role-plays
suffixes concisely assessme and
Observation
and Using appropriate nt location materials Demonstration
prefixes language and tone of Case relevant to with
based on voice studies/sc the questioning
standard enario proposed Interview
Japanese Being attentive Materials activities Practical
language Group planning and demonstration
relevant to
decision making the
Use of both open and proposed
closed questions activity or
Team structure tasks
Team roles Audio/
Intra and Interpersonal Video
skills Samples
Communication skills
Conveyed information
in written or oral form
LO2. Write and Read Kanji Characters
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Write and Communication Writing Case Competency may
read studies/scen be assessed
characters process materials arios through:
based on Use of active Workplace Equipment Simulation/
standard listening or and materials Role-plays
Japanese assessmen relevant to Observation
Speaking clearly
Demonstration
language and concisely t location the proposed
with
Using appropriate Case activities questioning
language and studies/sce Interview
tone of voice nario Practical
Materials demonstration
Being attentive relevant to
Group planning the
and decision proposed
making activity or
Use of both open tasks
and closed Audio/
questions Video
Team structure Samples
Team roles
Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
Communication
skills
Conveyed
information in
written or oral
form
LO3. Construct Japanese words, phrases and sentences
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Construct Communicatio Writing Case Competency may
Japanese n process materials studies/scen be assessed
word, phrase Use of active Workplace arios through:
and sentences Equipment Simulation/
listening or
Role-plays
based on Speaking assessmen and materials
Observation
standard clearly and t location relevant to Demonstration
Japanese concisely Case the proposed with
language Using studies/sce activities questioning
Construct appropriate nario Interview
sentences Materials Practical
language and
demonstration
using positive tone of voice relevant to
statement, Being the
negation, attentive proposed
question Group activity or
and answer, planning and tasks
pronouns, decision Audio/
modifiers and making Video
time Use of both Samples
Use motion open and
verbs, closed
conjugating questions
verbs and Team
adjectives structure
Apply the Team roles
correct Intra and
grammar and Interpersonal
sentence skills
pattern Communicatio
Speak with the n skills
correct accent Conveyed
and information in
pronounciation written or oral
form
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Unit of Competency: Conduct simple transaction (Listening and
Speaking)
Modules Title: Conducting simple transaction (Listening and
Speaking)
Module Descriptor: This module covers the application of listening
and speaking during the conduct of simple
transactions in Japan
Nominal Duration: 38 hours
Summary of LO1. Converse using common expressions
Learning LO2. Describe personal details and other relevant information
Outcomes: for simple transactions
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Converse using common expressions
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Reply, act or Communication Writing Case Competency may
respond on process materials studies/scen be assessed
information Use of active Workplace arios through:
Equipment Simulation/
given listening or
Role-plays
according to Speaking assessmen and materials
Observation
Japanese clearly and t location relevant to Demonstration
language and concisely Case the proposed with
culture Using studies/sce activities questioning
Listen, speak appropriate nario Interview
Materials Practical
or pronounce language and
demonstration
common tone of voice relevant to
expression the
according to Being attentive proposed
standard Group planning activity or
Japanese and decision tasks
language and making Audio/
culture Use of both Video
Use time, open and Samples
date, places, closed
things in a questions
complete Team structure
Japanese Team roles
sentence Intra and
Apply the Interpersonal
proper tone of skills
the voice
when making Communication
a request or skills
permission Conveyed
information in
written or oral
form
LO2. Describe personal details and other relevant information for simple
transactions
Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Describe Communication Writing Case Competency may
personal process materials studies/scen be assessed
details, other Use of active Workplace arios through:
Equipment Simulation/
relevant listening or
Role-plays
information Speaking assessmen and materials
Observation
for simple clearly and t location relevant to Demonstration
transactions concisely Case the proposed with
and ask Using studies/sce activities questioning
questions and appropriate nario Interview
make Materials Practical
language and
demonstration
inquiries tone of voice relevant to
based and the
according to Being attentive proposed
standard Group planning activity or
Japanese and decision tasks
language and making Audio/
culture Use of both Video
open and Samples
closed
questions
Team structure
Team roles
Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
Communication
skills
Conveyed
information in
written or oral
form
