2022.10.08
Growing up while experiencing a different culture, getting a job that you like, seeking a new world if you don't like it, traveling around the world, respecting failures... There are many things that Japanese people are not good at. Why is this happening? After all, it can be said that there is a problem with education and fundamental thinking. Japan's history, culture, climate, and national character seem to play a large role in this background.
"Because it's an island country", "Because it was isolated", "Because it's a defeated country", etc. Even if you continue to make excuses for your dislike of foreign cultures and foreign languages, nothing will come of it. It is quicker to change the game than to take small measures in schools and classrooms, such as raising the level of teachers and improving English education. Simply put, it is about increasing opportunities for experience. It can be an excursion to the mountains or a walk in the city. Anyway, you should go outside. You can see a different side of your leaders and friends than you can see in your narrow world. A teacher who is usually arrogant is actually just an inner benkei, and a friend who usually seems boring becomes active, and you can feel that the environment changes people.
It is said that in order to carry out business negotiations successfully, it is better to stand side by side and look at the presentation screen and products from the same direction, rather than face to face. These experiences are similar. Meet new interests with your mentors and peers. make new discoveries. Even trouble can be a good experience.
Unfortunately, it is always pointed out that safety and the burden on leaders are problems with this kind of idea. Personally, I think there is always a risk involved in the experience, but I would like to recommend museum tours to conservative people. It's the perfect place to arouse intellectual curiosity, and it's safe and seasonal. It would be nice if all entrances to national museums, etc., were free, like in the UK. It's much better than doing a bunch of things that don't make sense. In addition, the transportation fee for this kind of excursion should be free. As long as you don't offer charter flights, it won't cost you much.
It is easy to guide parents and local students to participate in volunteer activities. Free admission also makes it easier for many different people to come, including tourists from abroad. As a result, it's a great opportunity to experience diversity safely.
With a little ingenuity, you can increase your opportunities for experience. By increasing opportunities for experience, human beings can grow greatly. Not just children. It's the same with age. For education, it is not enough to do it in a closed world such as a school such as a classroom or club activities, a cram school, a home, or a company.
