EDUC 309 Assignment

What happened in 1868 that caused the modern education reforms in Japan?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Meiji Restoration

• The Cold War

• WWII

Why do Japanese people consider their love for learning one of the main virtues in life?

• They just do

• They love to learn

• They see education as a value that not only supports national progress but personal growth as an individual

• Because they have to

How many Japanese people get an education that is at least a high school diploma?

• Pretty much every person

• Almost half the population

• Only students that come from wealthy families

• Less than 60%

Why do some parents make their children go to public school and other private academics (juku)?

• Juku provides them free transportation and food

• Public schools are not open on weekends

• To avoid having their children learn certain subjects

• So they are better prepared for their exams and education in the future

During what historical period did the introduction of the Chinese language system start in Japan's formal education?

• The Ancient Period

• The Meiji Period

• The Medieval Period

• The Modern Period

How has Japan's focus on education contributed to their success in the modern world?

• By producing a highly educated workforce and fueling their economic growth

• By discouraging competition with other nations

• By keeping education limited to the nobility

• By focusing on farming and traditional arts

In what way did the Western have an influence on Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration?

• By eliminating universities as a whole

• By banning academics and private schools

• By adopting the Western style in schools

• By discouraging foreign learning

What challenges do es the education system in Japan face regarding minorities like Korean-Japanese and Ainu?

• They can not attend public schools

• Thet refuse to study science and math

• They are given too many advantages over other Japan citizens

• They don't often participate enough in the system

What criticism has been made to the focus Japan has on test-taking in their education system?

• It emphasizes memorizing over critical thinking

• It discourages students from going to university

• It eliminates needs for private school

• It helps students become critical thinkers

What role did Buddhist temples play in education during the Heian Period?

• They were reserved for the samurai only

• They only focused on the European languages

• They only taught poetry and music

• They educated monks and provided learning that went beyond aristocracy