Topical and Sectoral Studies

Institute for International Cooperation
Japan International Cooperation Agency

Information Material of Study Report/ Audio-Visual Teaching Material (PDF/340KB)

This study report summarizes the path that modern Japan took and its diverse development experience in the field of educational development. Furthermore, the possibility of applying this experience in developing countries is carefully examined. In addition to the study report, audio-visual materials are available for use in the field of international cooperation. The audio-visual/teaching materials correspond to the contents of the study report and it is possible to use the two complimentarily.

<Study Report>

At the beginning of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) Japan encountered many of the same difficulties that developing countries are now facing in the introduction of modern education. However, Japan achieved universal primary education in a relatively short period. This study report summarizes Japan's experience in the development of education comprehensively and systematically from the perspective of educational development in developing countries. In particular, the focus is on how to apply Japan's experience in educational development in developing countries and the points that need to be considered in its practical application.

English

Foreword, Table of Contents, Terminology, Overview, Introduction (PDF/368KB)

Part I. Overview of the History of Japan's Education (PDF/188KB)

Part II. Japan's Educational Experience (PDF/976KB)

Part III. Toward the Application of Japan's Educational Experience to Developing Countries (PDF/220KB)

References (PDF/24KB)

Spanish (PDF/.12MB)

French (PDF/3.01MB)

<Audio-Visual Teaching Material>

The following materials provide opportunities for development practitioners in the field to teach about and consider Japan’s experience in educational development together with their counterparts in developing countries. It can be used on occasions such as seminars, symposiums, lectures, and training sessions, as well as for information-sharing with counterparts in developing countries.

"The History of Japan’s Educational Development"

Audio-Visual Materials (English) (French) (Spanish) (Japanese)

PDF scenario (English: PDF/5.6MB) (French: PDF/2.7MB) (Spanish: PDF/7.3MB) (Japanese: PDF/5.5MB)

Presentation Material (English: PPT1/7.8MB; PPT2/11.7MB) (Japanese: PPT1/11.8MB; PPT2/13.5MB)

This audio-visual teaching material explains the history of Japan's educational development. In addition to the audio-visual material, a scenario with original pictures and graphs and a PowerPoint presentation are available.

"School Education in Japan Elementary Schools Today-"

Audio-Visual Materials (English) (Japanese)

PDF scenario (English: PDF/2.1MB) (Japanese: PDF/2.1MB)

Presentation Material (English: PPT/357 KB) (Japanese: PPT/384KB)

This teaching material provides hints on improving the leadership skills of teachers by showing actual school lessons. A scenario with original pictures and graphs, and a PowerPoint presentation are available. It can be utilized simultaneously with the study report.

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Research Group Institute for International Cooperation (IFIC)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
E-mail: iictae@jica.go.jp
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