Japanese Occupation

Sec 4, Mixed Ability

Inquiry QuestionWas the defeat of Japan

necessarily a good thing for the people of SEA?

Lesson ObjectivesContent:

Japanese Occupation of SEA, other than Sg – i.e. Indonesia & Philippines

Skills:Diversity (Perspectives)Evaluating an argument

Values:Value independence and freedom of own nation

AssumptionsStudents already know of Japanese Occupation in Singapore and MalayaStudents know that Japan conquered SEA

Lesson OutlineDuration: 35minTrigger activity:

Give controversial statement – then time to think. Class discussion.

Scaffolding questionsGroup discussionAssignment to hand in

CONTROVERSY!The Japanese Occupation

was beneficial for some Southeast Asian colonies.

Lesson OutlineMini lecture – on Indonesia and Philippines (Step 1)Class discussionGiven some sources on Japanese Occupation and post-Japanese defeat in Indonesia and Philippines (Step 1)Group work

Assess sources, lecture, and statement (Step 1, 2).Think about different perspectives and write down thoughts in form of a mind map (Step 2, 3).

Conclusion (Step 4, 5): written reflection 200 words answering Inquiry Qn

Questions?

The End