Abstract
The purpose of this report is to clarify the significance of the educational independence area concept promoted in Hirosaki City. This concept has proven great potential in promoting integrated education in elementary and junior high schools. The education independence zone concept was highly effective as junior high schools and elementary schools, in the same area, cooperated in education. There is a difference between the way elementary and junior high school teachers think about children. To achieve common educational goals, efforts must be made to reduce these differences in thinking. The Educational Independence Area Initiative was able to play that role. In addition, the concept includes a special curriculum called “Hirosaki MANJI,” which allows students to understand the value of their hometown. “Hirosaki MANJI” is a curriculum that teaches students about the celebrities, history, culture, and industry in their hometown. All the teachers participating in the educational independence zone cooperated in educational activities, which contributed to the realization of common educational goals.
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