Children Full of Life
Author: | Category: Education | Year: 2012
Mr. Kanamori, a teacher of a 4th grade class in Northeast Tokyo, teaches his students not only how to be students, but how to live. He gives them lessons on teamwork, community, the importance of openness, how to cope, and the harm caused by bullying. The class goal is how to live a happy life and how to care for other people.
Comment:
Sue C. September 14, 2020 11:53 am
These are some lucky kids who learned life lessons and academic skills from a teacher who is full of wisdom. I must qualify what I said--they didn't just learn from him because he encouraged them to figure things out for themselves. It's a must see film for everyone who is interested in ...Read more how a teacher can play a transformative role in enabling students to be happy, creative, thoughtful, compassionate, and self-reflective. Less
Marianna Raymond September 14, 2020 11:22 am
Set in a Japanese fourth grade, this wonderful, inspiring film is about a very wise and special teacher who uses writing, discussion and innovative projects to teach empathy, teamwork, respect, kindness and compassion. This is truly worthwhile and would be especially meaningful for those working ...Read more with young children Less