Japanese Education in an Era of Globalization Culture, Politics and Equity |
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| Editor:
| DeCoker, Gary
Bjork, Christopher |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8077-5423-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | Teachers College Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.95 |
Book Description:
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Documents the significant changes that have occurred in Japanese schools since the collapse of the nation's economic bubble. This book places Japanese education in a global context, with particular attention given to how their education system is responding to changing expectations and pressures that emerge from rapid social change. Chapters examine issues related to equality, academic achievement, privatisation, population diversity, societal expectations, and the influence of the...
More DescriptionDocuments the significant changes that have occurred in Japanese schools since the collapse of the nation's economic bubble. This book places Japanese education in a global context, with particular attention given to how their education system is responding to changing expectations and pressures that emerge from rapid social change. Chapters examine issues related to equality, academic achievement, privatisation, population diversity, societal expectations, and the influence of the media, parents, and political movements.