Pedagogy before Technology: Towards the Ideal Education

A dream to build a Tomoe Gakuen

My job allows me to have great, insightful conversations with lots of teachers, instructional designers, and administrators working in various higher education institutions. Among those talks, there is one story that captures my attention that I want to share with you here. The story is from a young university lecturer with 3 years of teaching experience.

My dream to pursue teaching was sparked when I first read “Totto-chan: The little girl at the window”. Written by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi – a famous Japanese TV show host, the novel gives a truthful description of her education at the unique primary school Tomoe Gakuen, managed by headmaster Kobayashi.

Tomoe Gakuen, a tiny school with classes made from old railway carriages, and only 50 “non-standard” students has forever strengthened my belief and passion in building an ideal education. Education, for me, should be the process that caters to individual difference, diversity; instills a sense of motivation and engagement; as well as allows for self-development. 

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