Teacher Education and Its Reform in Contemporary Japan.

Ota, Naoko

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Publication Date: 2000

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Teacher Education and Its Reform in Contemporary Japan.

Ota, Naoko

International Studies in Sociology of Education, v10 n1 p43-59 2000

Describes the general framework of the teacher training system and its recent reform in Japan. Reviews the present system of Japanese teacher education, summarizes the current reforms of teacher education in Japan, and explores various educational problems. Evaluates the potential of Japanese restructuring. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Teachers, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Secondary School Teachers, Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Japan; United Kingdom

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