TAIP Conversations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/taip-conversations A series of discussions of issues surrounding the international early childhood education community in Japan. © 2021 TAIP Conversations 672fa49c-2d25-52d3-8220-1ba4f11b712e no en-us Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:14:52 +0900 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:38:23 +0900 https://www.tokyopreschools.org https://img.transistor.fm/AUfq3U0Mcb-xQSovDIm95VtOtTLjRdV0NBIzXOAwggs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwOTQ5LzE2MjAz/MTk3MzgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg TAIP Conversations https://www.tokyopreschools.org episodic Tokyo Association of International Preschools A series of discussions of issues surrounding the international early childhood education community in Japan. A series of discussions of issues surrounding the international early childhood education community in Japan.. Tokyo Association of International Preschools No No Connecting to Inclusion - Early Detection, Teacher Wellness, and Parent Resources 6 6 Connecting to Inclusion - Early Detection, Teacher Wellness, and Parent Resources full 4bf35b21-6d98-4739-ab41-e1be002a6720 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cef3464 Have you ever wondered about the unique challenges faced when working on inclusion in Japan? In this episode of TAIP Conversations, host Dr. John Adduru (Lighthouse International School) discusses inclusive education with Alisha Smyth Yamamori, the head of Yokohama Christian School, and Nikolai Jessen-Peterson, the student support coordinator at Tokyo International Progressive School. They discuss the importance of early intervention, the benefits of small class sizes, and the need for more significant support from the Japanese government. They also emphasize the importance of teacher well-being and share practical tips for international schools and educators. Listen to this important and insightful conversation about inclusion in Japan, and learn how you can help create a more inclusive world.

About TAIP Conversations

The Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP) supports educators at international preschools in Japan. TAIP's mission focuses on its members' professional development and success. The TAIP Conversations podcast discusses international early childhood education issues. You can learn more about TAIP by visiting their website: https://www.tokyopreschools.org.

]]> Have you ever wondered about the unique challenges faced when working on inclusion in Japan? In this episode of TAIP Conversations, host Dr. John Adduru (Lighthouse International School) discusses inclusive education with Alisha Smyth Yamamori, the head of Yokohama Christian School, and Nikolai Jessen-Peterson, the student support coordinator at Tokyo International Progressive School. They discuss the importance of early intervention, the benefits of small class sizes, and the need for more significant support from the Japanese government. They also emphasize the importance of teacher well-being and share practical tips for international schools and educators. Listen to this important and insightful conversation about inclusion in Japan, and learn how you can help create a more inclusive world.

About TAIP Conversations

The Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP) supports educators at international preschools in Japan. TAIP's mission focuses on its members' professional development and success. The TAIP Conversations podcast discusses international early childhood education issues. You can learn more about TAIP by visiting their website: https://www.tokyopreschools.org.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:01:08 +0900 Tokyo Association of International Preschools Tokyo Association of International Preschools 3323 Have you ever wondered about the unique challenges faced when working on inclusion in Japan? In this episode of TAIP Conversations, host Dr. John Adduru (Lighthouse International School) discusses inclusive education with Alisha Smyth Yamamori, the head of Yokohama Christian School, and Nikolai Jessen-Peterson, the student support coordinator at Tokyo International Progressive School. They discuss the importance of early intervention, the benefits of small class sizes, and the need for more significant support from the Japanese government. They also emphasize the importance of teacher well-being and share practical tips for international schools and educators. Listen to this important and insightful conversation about inclusion in Japan, and learn how you can help create a more inclusive world.

About TAIP Conversations

The Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP) supports educators at international preschools in Japan. TAIP's mission focuses on its members' professional development and success. The TAIP Conversations podcast discusses international early childhood education issues. You can learn more about TAIP by visiting their website: https://www.tokyopreschools.org.

]]> International Preschools, Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education, International Schools in Japan, Teacher Wellness, Neurodiversity No Forest School Adventures: Nurturing Environmental Stewardship in Early Childhood Education 5 5 Forest School Adventures: Nurturing Environmental Stewardship in Early Childhood Education full dc62aa45-38c0-4451-bc1b-955d3573db21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/417886cc Welcome to Episode 5 of the TAIP Conversations Podcast. In this episode, 'Forest School Adventures: Nurturing Environmental Stewardship in Early Childhood Education,' we delve into the heart of environmental stewardship in early childhood education. Our guests, Ann Nishigaya of Tokyo Children's Garden and Kai Change of iForest International Forest School, join host Dr. John Adduru, past TAIP President and Center Director of Lighthouse GL, Inc., in a lively discussion about the importance of nurturing a love for nature in young learners. Please tune in to learn more about the ways that spending time in nature can improve children's physical, mental, and emotional health. We will also discuss the difference between risks and hazards, and how forest schools can help children develop a deep connection to nature and learn how to safely navigate the outdoors.

]]> Welcome to Episode 5 of the TAIP Conversations Podcast. In this episode, 'Forest School Adventures: Nurturing Environmental Stewardship in Early Childhood Education,' we delve into the heart of environmental stewardship in early childhood education. Our guests, Ann Nishigaya of Tokyo Children's Garden and Kai Change of iForest International Forest School, join host Dr. John Adduru, past TAIP President and Center Director of Lighthouse GL, Inc., in a lively discussion about the importance of nurturing a love for nature in young learners. Please tune in to learn more about the ways that spending time in nature can improve children's physical, mental, and emotional health. We will also discuss the difference between risks and hazards, and how forest schools can help children develop a deep connection to nature and learn how to safely navigate the outdoors.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:15:35 +0900 Tokyo Association of International Preschools Tokyo Association of International Preschools 2555 Welcome to Episode 5 of the TAIP Conversations Podcast. In this episode, 'Forest School Adventures: Nurturing Environmental Stewardship in Early Childhood Education,' we delve into the heart of environmental stewardship in early childhood education. Our guests, Ann Nishigaya of Tokyo Children's Garden and Kai Change of iForest International Forest School, join host Dr. John Adduru, past TAIP President and Center Director of Lighthouse GL, Inc., in a lively discussion about the importance of nurturing a love for nature in young learners. Please tune in to learn more about the ways that spending time in nature can improve children's physical, mental, and emotional health. We will also discuss the difference between risks and hazards, and how forest schools can help children develop a deep connection to nature and learn how to safely navigate the outdoors.

]]> TAIP Podcast, Forest School, Environmental Stewardship, Early Childhood Education, International Education, Japan, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning No Language and Literacy for Young Learners 4 4 Language and Literacy for Young Learners full 773d3deb-f49f-41c5-bd75-e7bc54ecb61f https://share.transistor.fm/s/84460cf1 April McBride (ABC International School), Angela Aramaki (Willowbrook International School), and Merete Kropp (Komzawa Park International School) join TAIP President John Adduru (Ohana International School) to discuss their strategies and thoughts on early literacy.

They talk about parent involvement, building a literacy-promoting environment, tools, techniques, and rewards of preparing young learners to read. 

]]> April McBride (ABC International School), Angela Aramaki (Willowbrook International School), and Merete Kropp (Komzawa Park International School) join TAIP President John Adduru (Ohana International School) to discuss their strategies and thoughts on early literacy.

They talk about parent involvement, building a literacy-promoting environment, tools, techniques, and rewards of preparing young learners to read. 

]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 14:37:17 +0900 Tokyo Association of International Preschools Tokyo Association of International Preschools 2005 Is it ever too early to think about literacy for young learners? April McBride (ABC International School), Angela Aramaki (Willowbrook International School), and Merete Kropp (Komzawa Park International School) join TAIP President John Adduru (Ohana International School) to discuss their strategies and thoughts on early literacy. Is it ever too early to think about literacy for young learners? April McBride (ABC International School), Angela Aramaki (Willowbrook International School), and Merete Kropp (Komzawa Park International School) join TAIP President John Adduru (Ohana Inter early childhood care, preschool, kindergarten, early literacy, literacy, language for young learners No