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

A brief background on Japan's educational system

The preschool experience: play, community, reflection

The whole child goes to elementary school

The small group: a home base for children

The roots of discipline: community and commitment -Discipline: how peers and teachers manage misbehavior

Learning and caring

What is a successful school?

A brief background on Japan's educational system

The preschool experience: play, community, reflection

The whole child goes to elementary school

The small group: a home base for children

The roots of discipline: community and commitment

Discipline: how peers and teachers manage misbehavior

Learning and caring

What is a successful school?