ALTアドヴァンス（ALT+）検定について
ALTアドヴァンス（ALT+）は、日本の小学校・中学校・高等学校で算数・数学・理科の授業を支えるALT（外国語指導助手）のための実践型評価です。日本語で行われる授業の意図を正確に理解し、それを子どもたちに分かりやすい英語で伝えながら、授業全体の流れを支える力を評価します。多文化背景の学習者や、教科学習に不安を抱える子どもたちに寄り添う姿勢も重視しています。
検定の目的
ALT+は、日本の学習指導要領に沿った教科内容の理解を前提に、授業を支えるための実践的な言語コミュニケーション力を評価します。英語力だけでなく、教科理解、学習者への丁寧な言語支援、日本人教員との協働力を総合的に測定します。教室での「橋渡し役」としてのALTの役割を可視化し、安心して学べる環境づくりに貢献することを目指しています。
検定の特色
教科授業に特化した評価設計で、算数・数学・理科の学びを英語で支えるために必要な理解力と判断力を測定します。日本語での説明を正確に理解し、学習段階に合わせて英語で補助する力を重視しています。授業全体の流れを理解し、必要な場面で適切に関わる実践力を評価します。多文化・インクルーシブ教育の視点を取り入れ、安心感を与えるコミュニケーションも評価対象です。シナリオ課題や場面判断など、実際の教室を想定した形式で行われます。
評価する主な力
教員の説明意図を理解し、英語で児童生徒の理解を支える力
算数・数学・理科の基礎的な概念や手順の理解
分かりやすく明確な英語での声かけや指示
学習状況に応じて関わり方を調整する判断力
多文化背景や学習不安に配慮したコミュニケーション力
活用される場面
公立・私立の小学校、中学校、高等学校
教科支援型ALTを導入している学校
ALTの採用や配置、役割設計の参考指標
教科と英語を組み合わせた授業支援体制の構築
多文化・インクルーシブ教育を重視する教育現場
About the ALT Advance (ALT+) Assessment
The ALT Advance (ALT+) Assessment is a practical evaluation designed for Assistant Language Teachers who support Mathematics and Science classes in Japanese elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. It measures the ability to accurately understand lesson intentions delivered in Japanese and to communicate them in clear, learner-friendly English while supporting the overall flow of the class. The assessment also values supportive communication for students from diverse cultural backgrounds and those who may feel anxious about subject learning.
Purpose of the Assessment
ALT+ evaluates practical classroom communication skills that support student learning, based on subject content aligned with Japan’s Course of Study. The assessment goes beyond measuring English proficiency and includes subject understanding, learner-centered language support, and effective collaboration with Japanese teachers. ALT+ highlights the ALT’s role as a bridge between teacher intent and student understanding, contributing to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Features
The assessment is designed specifically for subject-based instruction and measures the understanding and judgment needed to support Mathematics and Science learning in English. It emphasizes the ability to understand explanations given in Japanese and to provide appropriate English support tailored to students’ learning stages. ALT+ evaluates how well candidates understand lesson flow and contribute at the right moments. It also incorporates perspectives from multicultural and inclusive education, valuing communication that fosters emotional safety. Scenario-based tasks and contextual decision-making items simulate real classroom situations.
Skills Assessed
Understanding teachers’ explanations and intentions and supporting student comprehension in English
Foundational understanding of key concepts and processes in Mathematics and Science
Clear and supportive English for instructions and guidance
Judgment in adjusting involvement based on students’ learning needs
Inclusive communication that supports culturally and linguistically diverse learners
Where ALT+ Can Be Used
Public and private elementary, junior high, and senior high schools
Schools implementing subject-support ALT models
Reference for ALT recruitment, placement, and role definition
Development of instructional support systems integrating subject content and English
Educational settings that emphasize multicultural and inclusive learning environments