Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Politics of Externalization in Reflexive Times: Reinventing Japanese Education Reform Discourses through "Finnish PISA Success.". |
| Authors: |
TAKAYAMA, KEITA |
| Source: |
Comparative Education Review. Feb2010, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p51-75. 25p. 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Educational change, *Education, *Academic achievement, *Teaching methods, *Critical thinking |
| Geographic Terms: |
Finland, Japan |
| Company/Entity: |
Programme for International Student Assessment |
| Abstract: |
This article examines how educational reform in Japan has been inspired by the Finnish education system. It is noted that Finland was recognized internationally in 2003 by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) for its educational accomplishments. Japan, formerly respected for its academic successes, began to see a decline in academic achievement during the late 1990s. An important aspect of the Finnish education system is stated to be teaching methods that focus on student creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
