Abstract
This study applies Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s concept of “Dialogue with the Self” to educational practice and explores its integration with Inner Development Goals (IDG). In works such as Emile and Reveries of the Solitary Walker, Rousseau emphasizes the need for introspection through self-dialogue for personal growth. This study implemented a self-dialogue approach using puppet theatre in a German conversation class at a Japanese university (41 students), measuring its impact on vocabulary acquisition, dialogue proficiency, and creativity. Additionally, this study links Rousseau’s philosophy with the 23 skills and qualities of IDG to investigate how self-dialogue fosters learners’ inner growth. By analyzing videos based on Rousseau’s three forms of self-dialogue (dialogue with oneself, dialogue with others, and transformational representation), this research demonstrates that providing opportunities for self-dialogue enhances self-awareness, empathy, and creative thinking, ultimately fostering sustained motivation for learning.
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Yuko Miyazaki, Showa University of Music, Japan
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Conference: IICAH2025
Stream: Arts - Teaching and Learning the Arts
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Miyazaki Y. (2025) Integrating Rousseau’s “Dialogue With the Self” and Inner Development Goals (IDG): Fostering Self-Awareness and Creativity in Education ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 157-164) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2025.14
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2025.14
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