A local teacher serves as the Teaching Partner in the classroom. Teaching Partners do not need to know Japanese. In addition to orientation at in-service, Teaching Partners receive daily lesson plans, grading assistance, and all worksheets and tests. Multimedia learning brings the best student achievement. The tape is sent weekly to each school.
Videos teach conversation, writing lessons, and grammar.
Videos feature cultural segments taped in Japan and experts on Japanese arts and lifestyles. A trained local Teaching Partner assists students in the classroom. Students use Japanese Close-Up manuals, writing practice sheets, and review materials specially designed for high school students. TV monitor and video cassette recorder. Manuals designed for high school students by the UA Close-Up Team.