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Book Synopsis
Japanese two-year-olds are indulged, dependent, and undisciplined toddlers, but by the age of six they have become obedient, self-reliant, and cooperative students. Using case studies drawn from two contrasting schools, this title documents the important early stages of socialization in Japanese culture.

Table of Contents
List of Tables and Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

PART ONE. FAMILY SOCIALIZATION OF SCHOOL-RELATED BEHAVIOR
1. The Different Worlds of Horne and School
2. Preparing the Child for Preschool
3. Behavior Expectations in the Family and in the Preschool

PART TWO. THE WORLD OF THE JAPANESE PRESCHOOL
4. The Physical Setting of the Preschool
5. The Roles of Teachers, Parents, and Students
6. The Goals of Preschool Education
7. Daily Activities and Routines

PART THREE. ENTERING PRESCHOOL
8. Pre-Entrance Events and Ceremonies
9. Opening Ceremony
10. The First Weeks of School

PART FOUR. ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS
11. Problems at Home
12. Problems in Adjusting to Classroom Life

Conclusions
Appendix: Background on Preschools as Institutions
References
Index

Learning to Go to School in Japan The Transition

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 10/29/1993 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780520083875, 978-0520083875
      ISBN10: 0520083873

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Japanese two-year-olds are indulged, dependent, and undisciplined toddlers, but by the age of six they have become obedient, self-reliant, and cooperative students. Using case studies drawn from two contrasting schools, this title documents the important early stages of socialization in Japanese culture.

      Table of Contents
      List of Tables and Figures
      Preface
      Acknowledgments
      Introduction

      PART ONE. FAMILY SOCIALIZATION OF SCHOOL-RELATED BEHAVIOR
      1. The Different Worlds of Horne and School
      2. Preparing the Child for Preschool
      3. Behavior Expectations in the Family and in the Preschool

      PART TWO. THE WORLD OF THE JAPANESE PRESCHOOL
      4. The Physical Setting of the Preschool
      5. The Roles of Teachers, Parents, and Students
      6. The Goals of Preschool Education
      7. Daily Activities and Routines

      PART THREE. ENTERING PRESCHOOL
      8. Pre-Entrance Events and Ceremonies
      9. Opening Ceremony
      10. The First Weeks of School

      PART FOUR. ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS
      11. Problems at Home
      12. Problems in Adjusting to Classroom Life

      Conclusions
      Appendix: Background on Preschools as Institutions
      References
      Index

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