This study reviews educational possibilities in the local community revealed through
analysis on independent safety education for elementary school students in Japan to seek
future educational assignments for safety education for children in Korea. The results show
that safety education in Japan is to promote citizenry and for continuous growth based on
self-help. Characteristics of Ohmachi Elementary School are as follows: first, the school's
safety education was established through local community learning using network of
communication, sharing, cooperation and mutual trust regarding individual safety and
group safety, to create living environment that emphasizes independent self-education.
Second, group activity for children to create safety map through regional coordination
contributed to growth of social capabilities, self-growth and improvement of
problem-solving abilities in local community. Third, mutually independent learning as well
as necessity for the will to improve was considered for various crimes within living
environment; and need for recognition on cooperation “for safety practiced on the local
level” was suggested, which can be significance in local, social and educational perspective.
Based on these results, this study suggests creating environment for social participation,
independent groups, public interest and independence of continuing education
administration and professionalism of supporting facilities.