Nanzan style
Implementing the 5 styles for creating classes forstudents to “Think,” “Expand,” and “Deepen.”

Minato City Nanzan Elementary School

Style 1：How to Conduct Lessons
Developing thinking and judgement abilities via a one-unit study style
toGrasp （Grasping of theTopic）
Understanding the study goal andStyle 2：Board WorkA board work plan will be created to show the 45 minute thinking
process so that students will be encouraged to “think” and “broaden.”

Today’s goal
was clear.

creating a study outlook

Think （Solving by Yourself）

Let’s try like this.

Creating an opinion by analyzing

Graspand researching materials

I don’t understand this part.

Expand（Investigation）

I didn’t think of that.

ThinkMethods
In order to solve problems by themselves, students will beshown how to look up materials and how to think on their own.

ExpandDiscuss With Everyone
Mini white boards or ICT devices can be used to display thestudents’ notebooks or their ideas.

Summarize

Findings Summary
A summary regarding this lesson’s studies will be written on theboard.
Follow-up Problems
Related problems will be given to confirm understanding of thegoal.
Study Impression
A concrete reflection of this lesson will be written on the board.
The reflection points will be shown.
Example points・Thoughts from discussions ・Things useable for studies

Learning together with classmates

From that idea this isalso possible.

Summarize（Evaluation）

Let`s think again andrewrite.

Summarizing findings

Noticing the changes in thinking

I understood the answer.

Deepening thoughts through the study process

Goal
A condensed goal for the lesson will be created and written on
the board.
Keywords should be underlined with a wavy line to define thegoal.
Problem
The study problem will be presented.

・Good points of classmates ・Places personal findings were changedStyle 3：Interaction

Style 4：Notebook

The 3 types of interactions are consciously used when discussing ideas.

A 2-page notebook spread created by the students is one of the basics for themto easily understand the “problem solving process and reflection of studies.”

Style A
Discussing in Pairs

A ruler is used when drawing boxes or for calculations. Red and blue pencils are used for color coding.

By discussing ideas
quicklyinpairs,students are able toexchange ideas in ashort time.

Study Problem(Personal Thoughts)
Personal thoughts are written as partof the “solution methods.”

Style B
Discussing in Groups
Byvariousexchanging(Classmates’ Thoughts)
Things noticed or found fromclassmates’ presentations are written
down as needed.
Summary
Answers or findings are written in
regards to the goal.
Impressions of Study
Study impressions are written for thislesson’s reflection.

ideas,

personal thoughts

Example of the Japanese Notebook

can be broadened

Summarize

and deepened.

Style C
Discussing with the Whole Class/ <Date>GoalA goal that creates a study outlook
is written and enclosed with a coloredbox.

Bysharingthethoughtsoftheindividual or groupwith the whole class,students can share inthelearning
experience with eachother.

ExpandThinkGraspStyle 5：Study Rules
・Attempt to devise common study rules, establish study discipline, and improve study motivation.

Standards of Study

Koeno Monosashi

Proper Posture

At School〇

Greeting at the beginning and end of class〇

Sitting with good posture〇

Using the “Koeno Monosashi” (voice level) when
speaking〇

Listening quietly to the end〇

Writing letters neatly〇
Replying with “Hai” when your name is calledAt Home
□Preparing necessary school supplies the day before□

Doing homework and studying at homeStandards of study for learning independently and enthusiastically・Foundations for the study habits that we want to ensure areacquired by the students.

These classroom displays are used for establishing goodhabits through daily classes and academic activities.