The article below is from the Daily Yomuiri online and explains how an education programme based on one word and integrated into other parts of the curriculum was effective at saving lives and enabling children and youth to know how to respond and to do so without hesitation. Clearly these students had developed a strong belief in their own ability to act (sometimes termed 'self-efficacy'). Very inspiring and useful to follow up as a researcher.

Local wisdom a lifesaver…

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HOW DO SCHOOL DEAL WITH CALAMITY





1. OBJECTIVE

a. to educate school staff, teachers, pupils and parents

b. to create committee or task force to ensure safety

c. to be able to evacuate pupils to safety

d. to nurse victims, apply first aid

2. INFORMATION DESIMINATION

a. integration to lesson plan

b. set as an academic activity

c. training program for teachers, employees and parents

d. construct devices/ads for school information

e.… Continue