Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study aimed to address challenges in cultural learning within junior high school social studies by implementing lessons that connect the historical and civics fields. Students often tend to perceive culture as limited to art or entertainment, failing to recognize its diverse aspects such as religion and scientific technology. To overcome this, the lessons summarized learning in the historical field and posed the fundamental question, “What is culture?” Students organized and classified past cultural elements and then engaged in activities to examine the value of contemporary culture. Furthermore, through the question, “If you were to include today’s culture in a future textbook, what would you choose?” the lessons encouraged students to actively explore the significance of culture. As a result, more students realized that culture is deeply connected to historical contexts and social development, and that scientific technology and religion are also integral parts of culture. Their perspectives broadened to view culture as something that contributes to social richness and identity formation.
Author: OKA, Manami
Institution: Tottori University
Language: Japanese
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7208095535