Summary of LA EDUCACIÓN EN JAPÓN

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The education system in Japan was established in 1947 and includes mandatory education for the first nine years, but over 99% of young people opt to continue their studies. The system aims to promote values such as independence, responsibility, cooperation, and respect for rules, while placing emphasis on problem-solving skills rather than just memorization. Teachers are highly respected and well-prepared, while extracurricular activities and communal work are also emphasized. The results of the educational system are reflected in Japan's economy and the well-being of its people.

• 00:00:00 In this section, we learn about the education system in Japan, where children as young as six years old attend school alone without adult supervision, as part of an effort to instill independence and responsibility in them from a young age. The education system was established in 1947 and consists of six years of primary education, three years of secondary education, three years of high school, and two to four years of higher education. The system promotes values such as cooperation, respect for rules, and discipline, and places strong emphasis on problem-solving skills rather than simply memorization. The education is not solely focused on academics, with extracurricular activities and communal work also being emphasized. Teachers are highly respected and well-prepared, with the profession being one of the highest paid in the country. The system has resulted in high competitiveness in examinations and job opportunities, with the goal being to gain approval from both family and society.
• 00:05:00 In this section, it is explained that in Japan the mandatory education covers the first nine years, from elementary to junior high school, but it is up to the student to continue with their formal education. However, the rate of young people who continue their studies is very high, over 99%, which is even higher than other educational powerhouses like Japan. The education system in Japan is a joint effort, where outstanding students help those who have more difficulties, parents have a social duty to help educate their children at home, and communication with teachers and parents is constant and often individualized. The rewards from the educational system in Japan are reflected in the country's economy and the well-being of its people.