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ERIC Number: EJ1409479
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
EISSN: EISSN-2162-0725
Play Has Meaning in Life: Reflections on 100 Years of the "Inductive Curriculum" in Early Years Education
Ryutaro Nishi
Childhood Education, v100 n1 p54-59 2024
Sozo Kurahashi's (1882-1955) theories, formed from his profound respect for children, have influenced Japanese early childhood education and care (ECEC) practitioners for a long time. They also have influenced the national ECEC curriculum in Japan, which emphasizes the need for a rich environment where children can actively learn and play rather than being led by an adult. However, the uniqueness of Kurahashi's ECEC philosophy is not limited to the learning environment. More than his methods and theories, Kurahashi's spirit of education and care has supported the daily work of many Japanese practitioners to this day. In this article, the author highlights Kurahashi's originality and spirit through a reinterpretation of his kindergarten practice from nearly a century ago and offers fresh insight applicable to the future of ECEC.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Japan
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A