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ERIC Number: EJ336722
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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A Cultural Context for Japanese Education.
Wojtan, Linda S.
Southwestern Journal of Social Education, v14 n1 p52-64 Spr-Sum 1984
Describes the history and cultural roots of the Japanese system of education. Explores salient aspects of the system, its values and objectives and draws comparisons to the United States education system. Identifies those aspects of the Japanese system which are adaptable and worthy of emulation in the U. S. schools. (JDH)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Education, Social Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Japan