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Ellington, Lucien; Duffy, Jane – 1985
Four lessons in this inquiry unit introduce junior high students to the influence of geography on economics and way of life in Japan. Lessons are provided on the effects of overcrowding, the influence of space on Japanese farming, a Japanese product search, and Japanese cuisine. Each lesson includes time and materials required, rationale,…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Economics Education, Foreign Countries
Download full textEllington, Lucien – 1992
It is important for teachers and students to develop a broad understanding of Japanese education. Americans who are knowledgeable about teaching and learning in Japan gain insights about a different culture, and are better able to think clearly about our own educational system. This digest examines (1) Japanese educational achievements; (2) the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Administration
