Provides a historic overview of the development of outdoor education and conservation education in Japan. Outlines the current goals, program offerings, and facility designs of the national nature education resident centers. Also discusses user patterns and sets priorities for the future. (ML)

This report contains a summary of computer uses among education centers, research institutes, and schools in Japan, based on investigations carried out within 47 prefectures and 10 designated cities throughout the nation. Information presented in the narrative report and eight data tables includes: (1) use of computers in local education centers…

Although Japanese society has long valued and practiced lifelong learning, it has not yet been successful in building an ethic that prizes learning, teaches creativity, and includes everyone. Bureaucratic and legal mechanisms undertaken in Japan to promote lifelong learning have included the establishment of Lifelong Learning Councils, a system…

This annotated bibliography lists articles about educational issues that were published in Japanese periodicals from April through June 1989. Most are taken from the "Japan Times,""Daily Yomiuri,""Mainichi Daily News," and "Asahi Evening News"; however, articles also originate from "USAToday," the…

This annotated bibliography of newspaper and magazine articles on a wide variety of topics in education includes entries from the following publications: "Asahi Evening News,""Asian Wall Street Journal,""Daily Yomiuri,""International Herald Tribune,""Japan Times,""Mainichi Daily…

This annotated bibliography lists articles about education issues that were published in periodicals from April through June 1990. The vast majority of the articles are taken from the "Japan Times,""Daily Yomiuri,""Mainichi Daily," and "Asahi Evening." However, articles were also included from "USA…

This annotated bibliography lists articles about educational issues that were published in Japanese periodicals from January through March 1990. The vast majority of articles are taken from the "Japan Times,""Daily Yomiuri,""Mainichi Daily," and "Asahi Evening." However, articles are also taken from…

The status of pre-college science education in Japan is reviewed and analyzed in this paper from four different perspectives having to do with the impact of the national syllabus and with social problems, teacher problems, and the changes occurring with students. Japan's national syllabus is explained and elements related to its implementation,…

The introduction of computers and other microelectronic equipment throughout the Japanese economy has not affected employment negatively, owing to economic growth and the adaptability of the workers and business organizations affected. Because rapid advances in technology are making many specialized skills and areas of knowledge obsolete, it is…

Several leaders in education have concluded that the United States should have some form of national achievement testing. Such tests are proposed as part of the "America 2000" education strategy. Believing that the experience of other countries will be useful to educators, policymakers, and concerned citizens, the National Endowment for…

Most educators feel that it is important to provide novice teachers with in-service training at the beginning of their teaching careers, and to continue with such programs throughout their professional lives. With this in mind, this document outlines a proposed in-service teacher education program for Japan. The paper considers the creation of…

This paper discusses the development of new curricula, materials, and equipment in Japan. The first section, "The Development of New Curricula," discusses the National Curriculum Council and the improvement of the content of instruction, including basic directions for improvement, the structure and content of school subjects, and the…

The economic, social, and educational history of the Burakumin--a Japanese minority group--is traced since 1603. The role of Burakumin activism--plus increased national awareness and economic well-being--in promoting economic, social, and educational improvement is reviewed. It is noted that Burakumin progress toward further social and educational…

Presents a classroom scenario in which music education and social studies topics are integrated. Maintains that the National Standards for Arts Education encourage interdisciplinary approaches. Presents suggested learning activities incorporating topics from social studies and music education. (CFR)

This document traces the history of Japanese education since World War II and explains how the Japanese educational system operates today. Included in the discussion is information about: (1) the 1947 Fundamental Law of Education (which called for equal educational opportunities and compulsory education for nine years); (2) the development of the…