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Recommended for: Grades 6-12

Resource: Ken

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Length: 8m 05s
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In this Wide Angle segment, learn what it's like to be a student beginning school in Japan. We see Ken entering first grade and then later we see him in third grade. He has attended day care since he was one year old, so he was well prepared for first grade. In the past, Japanese children were under a great deal of pressure in school, but in recent years the Japanese government has relaxed the requirements. As a result, there is no longer school on Saturdays and elementary schools cover about 30 percent less material than they did 10 years ago. One thing has not changed, however. In Japanese culture it is considered valuable and important for teams to work together. As students, children are expected to work together in groups, too.

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Teachers' Domain, Ken, published October 9, 2008, retrieved on ,
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The following Frame, Focus and Follow-up suggestions are best suited for middle school students using this video in an English language arts or social studies lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.

What is Frame, Focus and Follow-up?

Frame (ELA) What does it mean to express an opinion? On what do we base our opinions? Share your opinions about how children are educated in the United States. Do you think, for example, that schools help children grow up and prepare for careers and work?

Focus (ELA) While watching the video, determine your opinions about Ken’s school experience. Listen for references from the text that support your opinions.

Frame (SS) What do you know about schools in other countries?

Focus (SS) Learn what it is like to go to school in Japan.