Citizenship Education in Japan
Norio Ikeno
Jan 2011 · Bloomsbury Publishing
Ebook
224
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This fascinating volume introduces an international audience to citizenship in Japan. It traces the development of citizenship education from before the Second World War to the present day, demonstrating the role of both the school system and the wider society. The book provides a detailed account anchored in critical analysis of the curriculum, educational resources, pedagogy and assessment.
Citizenship Education in Japan explores controversial issues through tracing four themes:
global/intercultural education
environmental education
geographical education
historical education.
It also examines current curricular innovations. Overall, this insightful volume demonstrates that contemporary citizenship education entails not only knowledge about social, historical and geographical affairs, but also participation in society – locally, nationally, and globally.
Citizenship Education in Japan explores controversial issues through tracing four themes:
global/intercultural education
environmental education
geographical education
historical education.
It also examines current curricular innovations. Overall, this insightful volume demonstrates that contemporary citizenship education entails not only knowledge about social, historical and geographical affairs, but also participation in society – locally, nationally, and globally.
About the author
Norio Ikeno is Professor at Hiroshima University and Vice President of the Japan Social Studies Association.
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