Visit to Mukogawa University and Kinokuni Children's Village School: We are about to embark on an educational business trip to Japan. Whilst there, we shall be taking part in lectures organised by Professor Yoko Yamasaki and will be visiting Shinichiro Hori, his staff and pupils at Kinokuni school.
“All Our Futures” was a key document that considered an innovative and creative approach to education in this country. Ken Robinson, its chairman, has reiterated his vision in this brilliant animation from the RSA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
Something to read: Children, Their World, Their Education Final Report and Recommendations of the Cambridge Primary Review
"Children, their World, their Educationis the definitive text for students, teachers, researchers, educational leaders and all who are interested in primary education".
Although this report is now over two years old, it is still a vital insight into the needs of the primary child and how we should be looking at primary education in the 21st Century. Every person working in a primary school should read this summary or buy the complete text for your school.
