Abstract
In this study, we conducted a questionnaire survey to examine the awareness and cooperation
between junior high school teachers and preschool teachers during the home economics Fureai-Taiken
program in junior high schools. The focus was on preliminary meetings between preschool and home
economics teachers. The survey targeted preschools across Japan that accepted junior high school
students for their interactions with the Fureai-Taiken program. Responses were collected from 163
preschools and 788 preschool teachers. The findings revealed an overall lack of meetings within the
Fureai-Taiken program. It was also observed that preschool teachers would like to hold more meetings
with junior high school home economics teachers regarding the program. Furthermore, preschools in
which teachers were aware of close contact and collaboration with junior high schools were more likely to
recognize the program’s significance and adopt a cooperative attitude toward it. It was concluded that for
preschool teachers to have a positive view of the Fureai-Taiken program and engage cooperatively, it was
important to foster efforts not only at the individual level but also at the group level.
