Methodology for Developing Teamwork Skills in 4th-Grade Students Based on the Japanese Educational Approach (on the Example of Reading Literacy Lessons)
Keywords:
collective cooperation, Japanese educational system, Tokkatsu, Han approach, literacy, primary education, social competence, interactive methodsAbstract
This article investigates the methodology of developing collective cooperation and social communication skills in primary school students by integrating the advanced experiences of the Japanese primary education system—specifically, the whole-child-centered "Tokkatsu" and small collaborative groups (Han) approach—into "Reading Literacy" classes. Based on the developmental and psychological characteristics of 4th-grade students, the processes of analyzing literary texts in groups and working on collaborative projects are thoroughly examined. The results obtained during the pedagogical experiment proved through mathematical-statistical criteria that the methodology based on the Japanese educational approach possesses a significantly higher effectiveness compared to traditional methods in ensuring mutual assistance, collective responsibility, and social adaptation among learners. The developed recommendations align with the requirements of the new National Curriculum and serve to enrich the framework of primary education textbooks and methodological manuals.
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