Prologue ┃ Children who are mindful of others even when they dream

Part 1.
Philosophy of the autonomous classroom
The 1% difference that changes the classroom: autonomy
The true meaning of autonomy
ㆍTeachers play a key role in fostering autonomy
ㆍWhat hinders children's autonomy?
ㆍThree principles of autonomous classrooms
The 1% Difference in the Autonomous Classroom Environment
Classroom Environment and Level-Up Tips: Creating an Autonomous Classroom Environment
Teacher Otuki's Diary┃“Kids, it’s okay if you’re not a model student.”

Part 2.
Conversation in the autonomous classroom
You have to know what you want and do it yourself.
ㆍAmazing changes brought about by conversation habits
How to communicate and converse in an autonomous classroom
ㆍSituational conversation methods to open a child's heart
How to Talk to a Compliant Child vs. an Aggressive Child
ㆍPraise is the answer.
The Art of Praise That Everyone Grows With
Communication and Level Up Tips┃Be Clear and Positive
Student Counseling and Level-Up Tips┃Counseling is about quality, not quantity.
Teacher Otuki's Diary┃Happy Pepero Day for Everyone
Teacher Otuki's Diary: A Teacher Who Was Clumsy at Speaking, A Child Who Read His Heart

Part 3.
The autonomous classroom system
You have to be able to predict yourself
ㆍThe key to creating habits: routine
ㆍConditions for a good routine
How can we establish a routine that fosters autonomy?
The Secret of Prediction: The Power of Situations and Groups
Solving classroom problems with routines
Level Up Your Classroom Management: A Honey Tip: Children Who Negotiate Through Routines
Teacher Otuki's Diary┃“Teacher, it’s the first day of school. Are you studying today too?”
Teacher Otuki's Diary┃A child who is late because he played games all night

Part 4.
Classes in the autonomous classroom
You have to give yourself a chance to do it.
ㆍIf you give children opportunities, they will gain experience.
Opportunity Design: Remember These Four Things
ㆍClass structure design that provides equal opportunities to all
ㆍLesson design know-how for autonomous classrooms
Children who resolve conflicts on their own
Classroom Management Level Up Tips: ┃Children Who Skitter During Class
Teacher Otuki's Diary┃I cleaned on open class days.

Epilogue ┃The most beautiful circle in the world
Appendix: The Power of Elementary Autonomy Summary

“Teacher, you don’t have to try to do everything by yourself!”
Children's autonomy grows simply through everyday conversations, routines, and opportunities.

Knowing the mind
When teachers listen to a child's inner voice, the child tries to find answers on his own.
When children understand why something is not right, they begin to control their own behavior.
Therefore, we need a conversation that understands the heart, finds an alternative, and persuades.
Dialogue can help foster individual student autonomy while maintaining classroom stability.


Establish a routine
You can't foster autonomy in a classroom filled with obligations and forced work.
Routines are about creating regular routines where children can experience small successes and are key to building good habits.

Opportunity Design
When teachers give children opportunities, they gain experience.
A kind teacher is not someone who does everything for you.
It is also kind to give children the opportunity to do something they can do themselves.
Depending on how teachers provide opportunities, children may either gain them or give them up.
Opportunity design also requires strategy.



◈ Recommendation

“After reading this book, I no longer fear any grade!”
“My mindset was broken, and the way I spoke to my children changed.”
“It was a precious time for me to seriously think about what is truly mine.”
_From the reviews

◈ Author's Note

“The first person we need to meet to create an autonomous classroom is the teacher himself.
When I accept myself as I am, I can encourage my students to develop their autonomy.
I hope that all teachers who come across this book will experience the process of accepting and acknowledging themselves.
“I look forward to a diverse, autonomous classroom where teachers and children can grow together.”
_From the text