- Aligning teaching and learning with the requirements of the client on the Japanese skill for employee. - Engaging students as inquirers and thinkers and to encourage students to become actively responsible for their own learning. - Building on what students know and can do and engaging students in reflecting on how, what and why they are learning. - Addressing human commonality, diversity and multiple perspectives, and the diversity of student language needs, including those for students learning in a language(s) other than mother tongue. - The language development of each student. - Using a range and variety of strategies for teaching and learning. - Differentiating instruction to meet students’ learning needs and styles. - Developing student attitudes and skills that allow for meaningful student action - Fostering a stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect.