Holistic Education Approach through Tokkatsu was introduced at WALS 2024 Kazakhstan
PADECOThe WALS 2024 (World Association of Lesson Studies: https://www.walsnet.org/2024/) was held in Astana, Kazakhstan from 24-26 September 2024.
At this conference, we introduced the Japanese model of holistic education approach (Tokkatsu) through presentations at symposium, workshop activities, and booth presentation in close collaboration with the Japanese Association for the Study of Extracurricular Activities (JASEA).
Tokkatsu Special Session Keynote Speech
Professor Ryoko Tsuneyoshi, Vice President of Bunkyo Gakuin University, a partner institution of this research project, gave a keynote speech entitled “The Lesson Study of Noncognitive Learning: Lesson Study in the Japanese Model of Holistic Education Tokkatsu”.
Tokkatsu Special Session and Symposium
With the discussant, Dr. Taviliya Akimova, from the Center of Exellence, Kazakhstan, the symposium under the title, “Developing children’s qualities necessary for successful Lesson Study: the Japanese holistic model of Tokkatsu,” was presented which featured presentations by the following presenters.
- Ryoko Tsuneyoshi, Vice-Preside, Bunkyo Gakuin University
- Nobuhiro Setoguchi, Education Development Division, PADECO Co., Ltd.
- Kanako Kusanagi, Lecturer, Nagoya University
In particular, PADECO introduced, based on the experience in Egypt, ①Similarity between Tokkatsu and Lesson Study, and ②Example of Lesson Study on Classroom Discussion in Egypt.
Workshops
A special session on Tokkatsu, entitled “Realizing holistic education through Lesson Study and Tokkatsu” was held as a workshop on the 3rd day of the conference.
The workshop was attended by about 25 teachers and researchers from Kazakhstan, Indonesia, China and other countries who had expressed interest in Tokkatsu at the aforementioned symposium and booth.
After the brief presentation on the feature of Japanese model of holistic education by Dr. Kanako Kusanagi, the academic research on the Tokkatsu practice in Egypt was presented by Dr. Tetsuo Kyomen. Following that presentations, participants reflected the weakness of their students in the noncognitive skills, then discuss the reason behind, and what kind of holistic approach can be given to tackle these challenges. There were variety of opinions depending on their countries.
Booth
During the three days, many researchers, school teachers, and educational administrators stopped by the booth to obtain information related to Japanese model of holistic education.
Some local participants showed big interests to the Japanese model of holistic education, as its concept aligns with the education policy in Kazakhstan, and some even wants to practice it in their schools.
PADECO introduced the newly developed online Tokkatsu material, “Tokkatsu Across the World” to those participants who are interested in practicing Tokkatsu.
Through the conference, we expect more and more people got interested in the holistic education approach through Tokkatsu. If you are interested in practicing any Japanese model activities in your schools/countries, please contact us from the following contact ✉holistic_edu@padeco.co.jp.
