Cross-currieular Design and Its Management : A Case Study of Akashi Junior High School Attached to the Faculty of Human Development, Kobe University

Abstract

Akashi junior high school, attached to the faculty of Human Development at Kobe University, has developed an approach called "Cross-curriculum" as a pilot attempt at Integrated Study. In this study, through participant observation of classes and interviews with teachers, the design and management characteristics of the Cross-curriculum in the school were clarified, and the problems were discussed. Consequently, the following two problems need to be resolved when carrying out such cross-curricular learning : 1) Cross-curricular learning must be integrated with existing subjects. 2) Communication between teachers must be encouraged.