日中の高校生の手紙を使った交流活動を取り入れた国際理解教育の試み　―国際的課題を取り上げた公民科の単元開発―

This study reports the results of the development and practice of a class in which Japanese and Chinese high school students deepened mutual understanding and became aware of themselves as members of the international community through l earning activities in which they exchanged letters in order to share their thoughts on a global international issue. Through the practice, it became clear that exchange activities have the following significance for students. Firstly, it was the first one-on-one exchange with a foreigner. Even if they did not meet directly, for many of the students in this class, it was their first experience to interact with people from other countries. Secondly, it was an opportunity for them to develop an interest in other cultures and schools. Thirdly, the students were able to consider the issue of climate change from a global perspective.