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‹Research Report› Children's Environmental Learning of 'Play' Library Activities at the Nara Machizukuri C

Yumiko TAKANO （Japan Women’s University）

Abstract:
The machizukuri movement developed out of citizens movements across Japan aimed at environmental conservation during the period of high-speed economic growth.The process through which this movement has developed contains an element of self-education activities by those citizens (learning activities). The accumulated results of their learning, which are related to the realities of their respective local communities, have become apparent. The activities of the Nara Machizukuri Center likewise have included self-education activities focused on mutual learning among adults accomplished through survey activities, discussions, and the like. However among the Center’s activities I also find environmental education programs directed at children in 'Play' Library activities as a way of passing on machizukuri initiatives to the next generation. This article explores the details and unique features of these activities for children, and shows in particular how the activities carried out here?with their focus on hands-on experiences?hold a meaning that differs from that offered by school education.

Key Word:
self-education activities by citizens, environmental education programs for children, experience-based activities

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