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1. What prompted you decide to participate in the "JSPS Science Dialogue" program?
First, it was a good opportunity to meet High school teachers and students. Second, I was interested in discovering the school system in Japan. Finally, I wanted to 'inspire' the students and gave them some insights about research in chemistry.
2. To what did you give greatest attention in preparing and giving the lecture?
I particularly focused on doing something as simple as possible with a lot of illustrations. I tried to add many Japanese words.
3. Did you find it difficult to give a lecture in English to Japanese students? Could you give some advice to future lecturers on how to facilitate communication with Japanese students?
It was not really difficult; I think they understood almost everything even if it was in English. It is really important to use basic words, and simple sentences. For the questions, they seemed very shy to speak in English. For this point, I think it would be better to do a less formal Q/A session (not in front of everybody). For example, after the presentation, the lecturer can move in the classroom and discuss individually with students that have questions.
4. Could you give your impression with regard to participating in this program?
It was something really positive. Everybody is very helpful (school teacher, responsible of JSPS science dialogue program, students). They all do a lot of efforts to do something interesting.
5. Was it meaningful in terms of your fellowship activities?
Absolutely, it was a good exercise for me to popularize my researches.
6. In what ways do you think the students benefited from the program?
I think it is beneficial for their culture: they learn about other countries, about different research fields. Furthermore, it is an introduction to some concepts they would have to learn after. Probably they also become aware by these interventions that Japan is a powerful country for research and that speaking English is very important.
7. Could you give some overall advice or comments to future participants in the program?
It might be fortunate if there is an overlap in the topic presented with those taught at the school.
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