A study on the "machi-zukuri" learning for school and community

Research Project

Project/Area Number	12680255
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Allocation Type	Single-year Grants
Section	一般
Research Field	教科教育
Research Institution	Joetsu University of Education
Principal Investigator	ABE Yasuko Joetsu University of Education, College of Education, Assistant Professor, 学校教育学部, 助教授 (00212556)
Project Period (FY)	2000 – 2001
Project Status	Completed (Fiscal Year 2001)
Budget Amount *help	¥2,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,600,000) Fiscal Year 2001: ¥1,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000) Fiscal Year 2000: ¥1,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000)
Keywords	machi-zukuri / comprehensive learning / community / environmental study / environmental design and art / 環境造形学習 / 総合的な学習
Research Abstract	The purpose of this paper is to illuminate some of ideas and experiences that support young people's participation in the planning process and to offer a framework for thinking and action. The Japanese word "machi-zukuri" conveys the concepts of town planning, community design and development all in one word. Effective learning does not take place only in the classroom, but through "machi-zukuri" projects, in the context of live issues, lively debate and real projects. In Japan I think it is very important to develop collaborative work between school and community.