1st Edition
Japanese Model of Schooling Comparisons with the U.S.
By Ryoko Tsuneyoshi
Copyright 2001
232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
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In this book, Dr. Tsuneyoshi observes the educational approach of two nations, one most often cited as being the home of rugged individualism, and the champion of the free market, the other more often cited as being the most groupist amongst the industrialized societies, known for strong central guidance. He argues that American approach individualizes assistance, is competitive, focuses on the... Read more
Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. Patterns of Childrearing: Legacy and Change Chapter 2. The Basic American and Japanese Models of Schooling: A Decade of Continuation Chapter 3. The Basic Patterns at Work Chapter 4. The Emergence of the Japanese School Model Chapter 5. The Japanese Model Under Siege Chapter 6. Newcomers in the Japanese Classroom: Implications for Change Chapter 7. Beyond the School Chapter 8. Parallel Issues and Common Concerns: Japan and the United States Concluding Remarks Implications from Japanese and American Styles of Management Toward a Synthesis Notes References Appendix Index
Biography
Ryoko Tsuneyoshi is Associate Professor in the Graduate School at the University of Tokyo, Japan.
"Her chapters cover childbearing, models of schooling, patterns at work, the Japanese school model, newcomers in the Japanese classroom, and discussion of parallel issues and concerns." -- Journal of Japanese Studies
