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Educating hearts and minds: reflections on Japanese preschool and elementary education

Choice Reviews OnlinePublished 1 December 1995
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Abstract

Introduction 1. A brief background on Japan's educational system 2. The preschool experience: play, community, reflection 3. The whole child goes to elementary school 4. The small group: home-base for children 5. The roots of discipline: community and commitment 6. Discipline: how peers and teachers manage misbehavior 7. Learning and caring 8. What is a successful school? 9. Summary: questions to ask ourselves.

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Social Sciences