Pay tribute to the great headmaster, Mr. Sousaku Kobayashi.

In the torrent of time, countless names have passed away, but the name of an educator lasts forever and is remembered by future generations. He is Sousaku Kobayashi, a great headmaster and a superstar in education.

Sousaku Kobayashi was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on 1875 and spent his childhood in the countryside. Diligent and studious since childhood, 1897 graduated from Tokyo Normal University. Subsequently, he devoted himself to education and served as a primary school teacher.

1903, Sousaku Kobayashi was appointed as the principal of Kurosaki Primary School in Kurosaki City, Oita Prefecture. At this time, the school is facing many difficulties: dilapidated buildings, insufficient teachers and serious student drain. Faced with these challenges, Sousaku Kobayashi did not flinch, but rose to meet them.

He first rectified school discipline, strengthened communication between teachers and students, and created a good learning environment. Then, he vigorously promoted quality education and focused on cultivating students' creativity and practical ability. He offered courses such as handicrafts, music and painting to encourage students to take an active part in club activities.

Under the leadership of Sousaku Kobayashi, Kawasaki Primary School has undergone earth-shaking changes. The school building is brand-new, the teaching staff is growing, and the number of students is increasing year by year. More importantly, students' comprehensive quality has been comprehensively improved. This little-known elementary school, with the careful efforts of Sousaku Kobayashi, has become the benchmark of Japanese education.

Sousaku Kobayashi's educational philosophy is not limited to a single knowledge transfer. He believes that the real purpose of education is to cultivate students' independent thinking ability and creative spirit. He encourages students to question authority and be brave in exploration. He once said: "Teachers are not the source of all knowledge, and students are not a blank sheet of paper. Education should be a co-creation process. "

At that time, Sousaku Kobayashi's educational philosophy was a rock-breaking event. But it is these ideas that have injected new vitality into the development of Japanese education. He broke the stereotype of traditional education and trained generations of innovative talents with international vision for Japan.

The road to education in Sousaku Kobayashi is not always smooth. He also encountered setbacks and resistance. But with his tenacious will and love for education, he overcame many difficulties and finally put his ideal into practice.

Sousaku Kobayashi's life is a life of dedication and struggle. With his diligence and outstanding wisdom, he made an indelible contribution to Japanese education. His educational philosophy still affects countless educators and students.

Today, when we look back on the road of education in Sousaku Kobayashi, we can't help but feel admiration and gratitude. As educators, we should learn from his spirit of daring to innovate and practice; We should practice his thought of attaching importance to quality education and cultivating students' creativity. Only in this way can we cultivate more outstanding talents and lay a solid foundation for the future of our country and nation.