Research Journal of Educational Methods
Online ISSN : 2189-907X
Print ISSN : 0385-9746
ISSN-L : 0385-9746
Education Methods those Promote Thinking Power : A Comparison of Education Theory in Japan and China
Rong-fen Song
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1995 Volume 20 Pages 91-98

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From the standpoint of post-war classroom edcution, in Japan the major teaching methods to promote the development of thinking power in students are the "Yusaburi" theory (bringing up doubts in the students' minds), the "Tsumazuki No Sakidori"(clarifying the most difficult issues of any subject before going on to the main subject) teaching method, and the technique of using drama within the classroom. In China, similar teaching methods are represented by the "Yiwen Fa" (brining up doubts) technique, overall design of the education system so as to promote the development of thinking power, and "Qingjing Jiaoue Fa" (trying to give the students the feeling that they are actually at the scene or directly involved with whatever is being taught). Yusaburi serves as a sort of "ignition fluid" for the development of the student's thinking power, this creation of doubt pulls the student along to further growth. In order for the students to grow up into adults with their own independent thinking ability, it is necessary for the teacher to provide through guidance. In order to stimulate critical thinking in the students, the creation of an experiential feel in the education environment is essential.

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© 1995 National Association for the Study of Educational Methods
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