| Description |
x, 322 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-309) and index. |
| Contents |
Japanese schools' higher achievement, literacy, efficiency, discipline, classroom mamagement, and strengths of centralization -- Factors shaping current Japanese education -- Japanese educational weaknesses and American strengths -- The distorting influence of school ranking, entrance examinations, and supplementary institutional educational systems on individuals and schools -- Societal attitudes debilitating American education and the compelling need for educational reform -- Teaching morale, policy input, remuneration, competence, and professional education in Japan and the United States -- American and Japanese curruclur differences -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Education -- Japan.
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Education -- United States.
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Comparative education.
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| ISBN |
0897896521 alkaline paper |
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