PART lssues and Perspectives of Elementaryand Secondary Education
Chapter 1. Changing Society and Improving the Quality of Education
�2. Problems Relating to School Education
Elementary and secondary education of Japan is faced with several
problems, such as excessive uniformity, excessive competition to pass the entrance
examinations into upper level institutions, and the problem of maladjustment
to school, although it has accomplished considerable achievements as described
in the preceeding section. These problems have not solely derived from school
education ; they might be deeply related to the daily life style of pupils at
home and in local communities. In addition, social changes in terms of internationalization,
and the advancement of information oriented society pose important issues school
education must deal with.
The following three types of problems are considered on the
basis of data ; issues related to school education, pupils' experiences in life
and responses to social changes.
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