News〕Hakodate Municipal Aoyanagi Junior High School gave a class for integrated learning.
October 20, 2021,Hakodate Aoyagi Junior High SchoolWe had the opportunity to teach a comprehensive study class at
This time I was in three second grade classes at Aoyanagi Junior High School.Auschwitz visited on a round-the-world tripWe talked about the
In each of the first, second, and fourth periods, I shared with the students my experiences and impressions of my visit to Auschwitz.
Everyone has learned about Auschwitz at least once from books or classes.
I myself have read "The Diary of Anne Frank" and Frankl'sNight and Fog.I have known about Auschwitz since I was a child. I had always wanted to visit there someday.
This time, I talked about my experience at Auschwitz, learning about the history of that time, what I actually felt there, and what I would like my students to learn in the future.
The students all listened intently and asked many sharp questions. The sensitivity of the children is still wonderful.
Ever since I was a student, my goal has always been to be involved in the education of children. I want to do a temple school someday. I have held on to that desire for more than 10 years.
To be honest, however, I had my hands full with my own studies at the moment, so the Terakoya program was still a long way off. I was very grateful for the opportunity to speak at Aoyanagi Junior High School.
This class at Aoyanagi Junior High School was truly my "first battle" in working with children's education.
I will always remember this day as an important first for me in the future. It was a very gratifying opportunity. It was truly a joyful day.
I would be so happy if the children could feel even a little something through this class. If there is another opportunity, I will do my best again, and I will stand in front of the students again with the feeling of "always on the first line".
Thank you very much, Aoyanagi Junior High School!
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