Abstract In this study, we are looking for insights into children’s learning in Japanese kindergartens from the perspectives and experiences of kindergarten teachers and children. Combining research on early childhood education in Japan and the capabilities approach, the findings indicate that children’s learning is situated within a dynamic praxis, involving relationships, rules, and responsibilities. The study argues for the utility of going beyond children’s agency and free choice to explore the structural, functional, and relational contexts which give rise to them.

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关系、规则和责任：在日本幼儿园学习

摘要 在这项研究中，我们从幼儿园教师和儿童的角度和经验中寻找对日本幼儿园儿童学习的见解。结合日本早期儿童教育的研究和能力方法的研究结果表明，儿童的学习处于动态实践中，涉及关系、规则和责任。该研究论证了超越儿童能动性和自由选择的效用，以探索产生他们的结构、功能和关系背景。