Teacher Education in Japan: An Historical and Comparative Perspective.

Ferguson, Patrick

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ERIC Number: EJ325931

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Publication Date: 1985

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Teacher Education in Japan: An Historical and Comparative Perspective.

Ferguson, Patrick

Journal of Teacher Education, v36 n5 p20-24 Sep-Oct 1985

The historical development of teacher education in Japan is highlighted. Similarities and differences between past and present Japanese and American teacher preparation practices are analyzed. Japanese efforts to modify and use Western pedagogical concepts are described. (MT)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Development, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Program Development, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Japan

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