Interested in Japanese-style education? There are many books and pamphlets available to learn more about the Japanese educational system. It is possible to learn more about the Meritocracy and Tokkatsu philosophies through the study of videos and pamphlets. Here are some basic ideas about Japanese education. Let’s start with Meritocracy. In the world of Japanese education, the top performers are rewarded.
Tokkatsu
Tokkatsu, or Japanese-style education, emphasizes voluntary learning and the meaning of an activity. For example, tokkatsu involves a daily monitor, who starts and ends classes. He or she also keeps track of the classroom’s state. The name of the daily monitor is written on the blackboard. The other members of the school’s leadership are nichoku. Tokkatsu also focuses on building friendships and human rights.
Juku
While the traditional educational methods of the West rely on standardized tests, juku, or Japanese-style education, emphasize flexibility in class organization. Juku programs aren’t required to keep students of the same grade level together; many are divided by ability and grade level. Some even regroup students frequently, on the basis of periodic assessments. This flexibility allows juku to tailor their programs to fit the needs of different student profiles.
juku (Shu)
The term juku refers to a school that offers limited instruction in particular subjects, and was first used in the 16th century. The term was used to distinguish a tutorial school from a small school, and the practice was expanded during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Today, most juku are modern, and most date from the mid-1960s when Japan began to boom economically. By the early 21st century, there were more than 50,000 juku operating throughout the country.
Meritocracy
The Japanese experience can be valuable for global education policymaking and reform, reinvigorating the debate on the relationship between meritocracy and equality. The author’s comparative approach analyzes the historical context of Japan’s educational system, highlighting the changes in policy and the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for the success or failure of a system. The authors draw important lessons for sociology and education research.
Five-week summer vacation
Summer vacation is a major part of Japanese culture, and kids at Japanese schools tend to have light assignments over the summer. Since summer is so long, kids are encouraged to take advantage of it. In contrast, American kids are expected to complete their academic work before the beginning of the new school year. The following article will offer insight into the summer break in Japanese schools. Here, we’ll take a look at a typical day at one of these camps.
Tokkatsu in Egypt
The Egyptian government has started introducing Japanese-style Tokkatsu education to elementary schools in the country. The Japanese method promotes balanced development of children by combining physical, mental, and cultural events. Special activities are required of Japanese elementary school students, and Egyptian officials have introduced 10 of these activities in two of the country’s elementary schools. Some of these activities are hand washing, a physical fitness test, and a daily five-minute calculation drill.
Tokkatsu in Japan
The philosophy behind tokkatsu is egalitarianism, and it is reflected in the various activities and events that take place in tokkatsu classrooms. One of the most distinctive features of tokkatsu is that it places a lot of emphasis on voluntary learning, involving the child in the process of doing things. To encourage this voluntary learning, various activities are organized throughout the year. One example is a class discussion. The teacher gives out questionnaires to the children, and uses photos of trash to show why they want to keep the classroom clean. All the children like to do this, and the teacher teaches the children that cleaning the classroom is important.
