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Wojtan, Linda S. – Southwestern Journal of Social Education, 1984
Describes the history and cultural roots of the Japanese system of education. Explores salient aspects of the system, its values and objectives and draws comparisons to the United States education system. Identifies those aspects of the Japanese system which are adaptable and worthy of emulation in the U. S. schools. (JDH)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education
Wojtan, Linda S. – Intercom, 1981
Presents a lesson for secondary Asian studies, U.S., or world history classes comparing U.S. and Chinese concepts of individual freedom. Students study and write essays on U.S. court cases concerning privacy. They discuss two articles about Chinese concepts of self and privacy and the role of Chinese study groups in resolving disputes. (AM)
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Civil Rights, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences
