American and Japanese Schooling
Japan and America, over 6,000 miles apart have quite a few differences in their public school systems. Each country’s cultural values are represented in the classroom every day, and students are so used to it they might not even be aware. Comparing the two school systems, it’s clear that the schools are designed to create a specific kind of citizen after their education. Japan seeks to create respectful youth, that will later work hard for their country. The United States on the hand other hand prioritizes innovation and individuality.
Geographically The United States is twenty-four times bigger than Japan, and has 220% more population. It is often argued that because the United States has to teach more students, they are at a …show more content…
Students even wear special shoes for inside. Inside the classroom, Japanese students are much quieter than American students. Nami Chester, a youth cultural specialist with SAC, Students Activity Center, said that “Japanese students aren’t allowed to voice their opinions like American students, which is why they appear so orderly.” Japanese students aren’t encouraged to ask questions to the teacher. The majority of learning in Japan comes from the teacher writing notes on the chalkboard and the students copying it down. Marcilina Pearson, youth director of SAC, reported that “Japanese teachers trust their students because they’re disciplined, which allows for more learning opportunities.” While twenty percent of American public schools have uniforms, it is standard in Japan for students to start wearing uniforms in junior high. Many schools in Japan also have bans on makeup. This type of environment helps mold students in Japan to be more disciplined, and this helps create a much more respectful learning
Japan and America, over 6,000 miles apart have quite a few differences in their public school systems. Each country’s cultural values are represented in the classroom every day, and students are so used to it they might not even be aware. Comparing the two school systems, it’s clear that the schools are designed to create a specific kind of citizen after their education. Japan seeks to create respectful youth, that will later work hard for their country. The United States on the hand other hand prioritizes innovation and individuality.
Geographically The United States is twenty-four times bigger than Japan, and has 220% more population. It is often argued that because the United States has to teach more students, they are at a …show more content…
Students even wear special shoes for inside. Inside the classroom, Japanese students are much quieter than American students. Nami Chester, a youth cultural specialist with SAC, Students Activity Center, said that “Japanese students aren’t allowed to voice their opinions like American students, which is why they appear so orderly.” Japanese students aren’t encouraged to ask questions to the teacher. The majority of learning in Japan comes from the teacher writing notes on the chalkboard and the students copying it down. Marcilina Pearson, youth director of SAC, reported that “Japanese teachers trust their students because they’re disciplined, which allows for more learning opportunities.” While twenty percent of American public schools have uniforms, it is standard in Japan for students to start wearing uniforms in junior high. Many schools in Japan also have bans on makeup. This type of environment helps mold students in Japan to be more disciplined, and this helps create a much more respectful learning