Children of Fujita:Learn in a Community and Develop the Future

RCE Award 2015 Outstanding Flagship Project

Fujita Daiichi

Elementary School

Koyo High SchoolFujita

Junior High School

Fujita Daisan

Elementary School

Fujita Daini

Elementary School

Fujita Kominkan

Local Citizens

Support

Okayama University

Cooperation

Okayama city

Okayama ESD Promotion Commission

Fujita ESD Promotion Commission (2011-)

Structure of ESD Promotion in Fujita Area 1

～地域の特色を生かした単元づくり～

藤田中学校区３小学校 総合的な学習の時間 共通テーマ

Grade Common themes

3rd ‘Let’s find treasures of Fujita! ‘ Community Study

4th ‘What is trash?’ Environment

5th ‘Is agriculture needed in Fujita? ‘ Food and Agriculture

6th ‘What is happiness?’ International Understanding

Common Direction of 3 elementary schools’ curriculum

Children of Fujita:Learn in a community and develop the future

Communication Skills

Self RespectBasic Academic

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5th GradeIs agriculture needed in Fujita?

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Junior High schools

Workplace ExperienceProject

Full of Flowers’ Project

Engagement in local community & Kominkan activities

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4th Grade What is trash? (Environment)

3rd GradeLet’s find treasures of Fujita!

(Community Study)

6th GradeWhat is happiness？

(Intercultural understanding)

4th GradeFriendly town development

(Social Welfare)

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Independent Young People

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Community-based Approach to ESD <Schools>

Okayama City Basic Educational Promotion Plan [ESD Promotion]

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Learn together with community 5

Collaboration and Partnership

Issue-oriented

Children/students as actorsfor sustainable community and society

InterlinkageHolistic approach

Mutual learning & actions

Problem-SolvingCuriosity

Future-oriented

And more…

Critical Thinking

Support

Okayama University

Fujita Daiichi

Elementary School

Koyo High SchoolFujita

Junior High School

Fujita Daisan

Elementary School

Fujita Daini

Elementary School

Fujita Kominkan

Local Citizens

Cooperation

Okayama city

Okayama ESD Promotion Commission

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