Educating Hearts and Minds: Reflections on Japanese Preschool and Elementary Education

by Catherine C. Lewis

Book Overview

How do children become eager, motivated learners and caring, responsible citizens? Educating Hearts and Minds, first published in 1995, is a portrait of Japanese preschool and early elementary education which examines these questions. Its thesis - which will surprise many Americans - is that Japanese schools are successful because they meet children's needs for friendship, belonging, and contribution. This book brings to life what actually happens...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521458323
• ISBN13: 9780521458320
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"