A book titled “How to Discover Your Own Learning” will be released soon.
It features an opening interview with astronaut Naoko Yamazaki.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/じぶんの学びの見つけ方-山崎直子/dp/4845914344

Below is an introduction to the book.
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To learn is to live.

This book is about “learning.”

To learn is to live—it is to shape one’s own life.
In other words, this book defines finding one’s own path of learning as
and creating it for yourself.

Unlike the so-called “studying” we did as students, adult learning takes many forms, shaped by each person’s unique background, experiences,
concerns, values, and numerous relationships.
In this book, we asked 26 authors—all active at the forefront of their fields—to share their stories about these diverse forms of learning.

“What have you learned from?”
“Why did you decide to learn that?”
“How do you continue to learn?”
“What does ‘learning’ mean to you in your life?”

We posed these questions to each author, asking about their motivations for beginning their learning journey, the formative experiences that shaped them,
as well as the reasons, mechanisms, and driving forces that enable them to continue learning today.

Food, architecture, photography, literature, media and community building, sports coaching, workshops, performing arts,
business, history, family, religion…
Each author’s “practice of learning” reveals unique ways of thinking and perspectives on the world,
a rich sensibility and passion for creation,
as well as a perspective that alternates between stepping back and immersing themselves in both society and their own lives—all of which lead to
is dynamically interpreted and examined.
What they all have in common is that they do not limit their learning to themselves alone, but rather embrace a form of social learning that connects the individual to society and others,
as well as a mindset that includes proposals to encourage and draw out learning in everyone else.

And such learning has been elevated to the level of a life’s work—a stance for living one’s life.

In the opening dialogue, we heard from
and Ms. Nanako Ishido, who has continued to create learning environments for children focused on creativity and self-expression,
shared their insights.

People who view adult “learning” from multiple angles, seek opportunities to engage with various forms of “learning,” or
are already learning something on their own.
It is also for those who are adopting the perspectives of “lifelong learning” and “learning that underlies all things” and are seeking to take action.
Furthermore, it is for those who draw out “others’ learning” or create environments that foster it.
And for those who work day in and day out, navigating life through trial and error,
this book is packed with insights for reflecting on learning.

We hope that by learning about the diverse approaches to learning presented by the authors, this book will serve as a catalyst for connecting with society through learning,
inspiring new approaches and actions, and ultimately helping you discover
“your own learning” as a lifelong pursuit.