Comments on the Educational System in Japan

Authors

Professor Leonid V. Kalachev, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

11-19-1998

Abstract

The educational system in Japan is quite different from that in the USA. Recently there is a lot of talk in Japan on the need to reform the educational system. This might sound surprising for the country that enjoyed steady economic growth in recent years that was certainly supported by the current educational system. What has changed in the last couple of years? What are the possible directions of the reforms? How can one tell whether the reforms will lead to progress or regress in the future development of the society?

These questions, as well as general comments on the exchange visit to Toyo University, will be discussed.

Additional Details

Thursday, 19 November 1998
4:10 p.m. in MA 109
Coffee/Tea/Treats 3:30 p.m. in MA 104 (Lounge)

Recommended Citation

Kalachev, Professor Leonid V., "Comments on the Educational System in Japan" (1998). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 29.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/29