A review of the education system

Introduction

 Japan has one of the world's highest-educated labor forces among OECD countries.
 Spending on education as a proportion of GDP is below the OECD average (3.5%).
 About 75.9 % of high school graduates attended a university, junior college, trade school,
or other.
 While not compulsory, high school enrollment is over 96% nationwide and illiteracy of 0%.
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 History

 In the 6th century. Buddhist and Confucian teachings as well as sciences, calligraphy,
divination and literature were taught at the courts.
 In the Edo period, the Yushima Seidō in Edo was the chief educational institution of the
state.
 After the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the methods and structures of Western learning were
adopted as a means to make Japan a strong, modern nation.
 After the defeat in World War II, the Allied occupation government set education reform
as one of its primary goals, to eradicate militarist teachings and convert Japan into a
pacifist democracy.
 Purpose

 The ultimate goal of japanese education is to foster the student ability to become a fully
integrated and productive member of society.
Education System in Japan
 Students

 All children are capable, Yareba Dekiru: if you try hard you can do it.
 A three-term system with the new year starting in April.
 One of the longest school days in the world (6 hours on Saturdays).
 Numbers of students in a typical elementary or junior high school class is keep under 40.
 Classroom Rules

 You cant have your favorite hairstyle.

 No good appearances are allowed.
 No relationships.
 You are not allowed to be late.
 Nearly all students have to wear a school uniform.
 You cant bring food from home.
 Roles

 In the past, women didnt have access to school.

 Women were suppose to be wives and mothers.
 Today, there is almost no gender gap between
women and men.
 Teachers

 Japanese teachers are an essential element in the success story.

 Japanese society entrusts major responsibilities to teachers and expects much from them.
 It confers high social status and economic rewards but also subjects teachers to constant
public scrutiny.
 The appeal of teaching as a career has heightened further during the past decade
because of a substantial increase in remuneration.
 Classes

 The main difference between Japanese and American elementary schools was the
heavier emphasis on morals and ethics education in Japan.
 The major subjects in Japanese schools are: Math, Language, Social Science,
Craftsmanship, Music and Physical Education.
 Students stay in the same classroom during the entire year.
 Testing its own world in Japan. Students wishing to move up into junior high schools, high
schools, or universities, must pass grueling entrance exams.
 Infrastructure

 All elementary schools are public.

 Nearly 100% of schools in Japan are now earthquake-safe, up from 42.5% in 2002.
 Under the Basic Act on Education (2007) Japan has signed to provide equal opportunity in
education including individuals with disabilities.
 86 national universities and the 95 local public universities.
 There is no such concept as “school bus” in Japan. Kids either take public transport or
bicycle, or simply come on foot.
Arigato