A Study on the Implementation and Impact of a Design Project in Which High School Students Engage with Local Practitioners to Embrace Diverse Ways of Living

A Case Study of DOUBUTSU-ZUKAN Project in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.

Abstract

This study examines the influence of the “Animal Encyclopedia Project,” where high school students interview local adults, on expanding their perspectives on life. By engaging with diverse adults and learning about their careers and life choices, students gain insights into various life paths. The research explores how such interactions affect students' acceptance of different ways of living and contribute to shaping their future aspirations, focusing on the potential of career education to broaden students' horizons and foster proactive thinking about their future.