Educating Hearts and Minds: Rethinking the Roots of Japanese Educational Achievement

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Author: Catherine C. Lewis

ISBN-10: 0521458323

ISBN-13: 9780521458320

Category: Early Childhood Education

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This book is a vivid portrait of life in Japanese preschools and elementary schools.

AcknowledgmentsIntroduction11A Brief Background on Japan's Educational System82The Preschool Experience: Play, Community, Reflection183The Whole Child Goes to Elementary School364The Small Group: A Home Base for Children745The Roots of Discipline: Community and Commitment1016Discipline: How Peers and Teachers Manage Misbehavior1247Learning and Caring1498What Is a Successful School?1789Summary: Questions to Ask Ourselves203Appendix: Characteristics of the Preschools Studied215Notes217References228Index241