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ERIC Number: EJ663272
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
A Japanese 3rd-Grade Classroom: The Individual within the Group.
Johnston, Scott; Kotabe, Tadahito
Childhood Education, v78 n6 p342-48 2002
Describes a typical day in a Japanese third-grade classroom, focusing on the need to address social and academic growth. Shows how although students work in groups of 6 or 7 and take on responsibilities as a group, students' individualism is not suppressed. Describes the teacher's goals of developing students' thinking skills, ability to express ideas, and commitment to development of heart and body. (KB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Foreign Countries, Grade 3, Program Descriptions, Student Educational Objectives, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Japan
Note: International Focus Issue: "Going to School around the World."