Peter Cave

Schooling Selves: Autonomy, Interdependence, and Reform in Japanese Junior High Education

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ISBN 13:
9780226367866
author:
Peter Cave
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
298
Dimensions:
15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
History, Countries & Regions, Asia, Peter Cave,Schooling Selves: Autonomy, Interdependence, and Reform in Japanese Junior High Education,University of Chicago Press,022636786X,Education & Teaching,Educational Policy & Reform - General,Education,Educa
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Schooling Selves: Autonomy, Interdependence, and Reform in Japanese Junior High Education by Peter Cave explores the complex debate over balancing individual autonomy with social interdependence in education. In Japan, controversial reforms have attempted to reconcile these goals, particularly at the junior high level where students prepare for high school entrance exams that will significantly impact their future. Cave examines how "relaxed education" reforms were initially intended to promote individual autonomy and free thinking, but ultimately led to curricula and approaches that prioritized social integration over individuality. Through vivid analysis, he shares the perspectives of teachers, students, and parents, revealing the intricate interactions between national education policies and long-held beliefs and practices. This book offers a fascinating insight into a turbulent era in Japanese education, providing valuable lessons for educational practitioners worldwide.

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