• Title/Summary/Keyword: Policy of education of science and technology of Japan

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Scientific Misconduct as an International Issue - New OECD project and its implication to national policy -

  • Hideki IWABUCHI
    • Science & Technology Policy
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    • v.16 no.1 s.157
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    • pp.64-71
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    • 2006
  • Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism (so-called FFP), and other unethical acts damage the trust of public in science and scientists. Scientific communities, governments and research institutions should take the appropriate countermeasures. With the increasing visibility and importance of problem, funding agencies and policy-makers find that they must have a better understanding of this phenomenon, and take steps to prevent it. Science is often said as a borderless activity. In these days, many scientific misconduct cases have been emerging almost simultaneously and worldwide. Thus, the immediate actions should be taken internationally as well as nationally. From these points of view, we, Japan, proposed a new international joint-study at OECD Global Science Forum in February 2006, and the proposal was approved with supports by many countries including Korea. OECD would seek an international perspective to address this worldwide problem, bringing together the representatives of science communities, publishers, funding agencies, and policy makers, and exchanging their experiences.

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A Study on the Characteristics and Evaluation of the Policy in Japan's recent Reform of Education - Focus on the MEXT and CCE - (일본의 최근 교육개혁 정책의 특징과 평가 - 문부과학성과 중앙교육심의회를 중심으로 -)

  • Ko, Jeon
    • Korean Journal of Comparative Education
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.173-198
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    • 2016
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of Educational Reforms Policy in lately Japan and to evaluate it. Especially focus on the activities of the [MEXT; Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology] and [CCE;The Central Council for Education] This article composed of five chapters; Implication and problem situation, History of the Japanese educational reforms, the characteristics in the site of process of educational reforms policy, evaluation on the main policies, and Conclusion(contain the suggestion for Korea). The method of study composed of the literature search and interview. The System Analysis[input-process-output-feedback] is used as a model of the analyze the characteristics of educational reforms policy. By the new Basic Act on Education, the principles of educational administration is changed. Education administration shall be carried out in a fair and proper manner through appropriate role sharing and cooperation between the national and local governments(Article 16). As a conclusion, The initiative in the establishment of educational reform plans has gone over to the cabinet side from MEXT. And evaluate the five policies. That is Japan's Basic Plan for the Promotion of Education, The new Basic Act on Education(enacted on 2006), Provincial Governor's (Tokyo & Oska) Educational Reform Plan, Reform plan of the Boards of Education, and Improvement Policy of the Quality of Teachers.

A Study on Improvement Plan for Senior Education in Korea -Based on Lifelong Learning for the Elderly in Japan- (우리나라의 노인교육 발전 방안 모색 -일본의 고령자 생애학습을 기반으로-)

  • Lee, Jin Ah
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.37-44
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    • 2018
  • In the situation where various social problems are raised due to rapid aging, how to send a long period of old age is emerging as an important issue. As the life span is extended, education for the elderly is attracting attention as a means of sending meaningful and effective old age that is about over 20years longer than before. This study aims to analyse the current status and characteristics of elderly education as lifelong learning in Japan where has already entered a super-aged society. This is because it will be expected to find meaningful lessons and implication for the development of education for the elderly in Korea, which is becoming more important. In order to complete this purpose, the literature review was conducted based on the data and reports published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan which are institutions related to education for the elderly. Through this, the practical and policy support for the elderly education development in Korea was suggested. In specific, diversification of lifelong learning contents and execution places, expansion of out-reach education, and fostering coordinators were provided.

A study on gifted education through practical report of SSH in Japan (슈퍼 사이언스 하이스쿨의 실천보고서를 통해 본 일본의 영재교육에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Boo-Yoon;Jeon, Mi-Jeong
    • Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.1-19
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    • 2006
  • This research is the one, that is, analyze the results of SSH at the science and mathematics subject for the advanced student in Japan recently, and searched for the result and the problem. We analyze reported results separately in detail according to the item for the practical report that the school of the whole country where SSH had been experimented from 2002 to 2004 in 31 places had issued for this. Also we discuss some suggestions and ideas for the mathematics and science instruction on the science high school in Korea.

Stay or Return?: Key Decision Factors of Foreign STEM Talents in Korea

  • Kim, Jungbu;Oh, Seong Soo
    • STI Policy Review
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.43-64
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    • 2014
  • Korea has pursued an aggressive policy of inviting more foreign-born students to its universities since the late 1990s in the wake of the globalization of education markets and its changing demographic structure. While increasingly more students from Asia come to Korea for study, more than half of the graduates return home upon graduation. Given the issues of brain drain, brain circulation, and knowledge transfer that are raised by such a high return rate, this paper examines the factors that frame the foreign students' decision on their post-graduation careers. By analyzing survey data, we report that Asian students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are more likely to return than non-STEM majors. This suggests that Korea's aggressive policies of inviting foreign-born students have contributed to brain circulation and knowledge transfer between Korea and the other Asian countries. We also find that scholarships from Korean sources and positive attitudes toward Korean culture and life increase their inclination to stay in the country upon graduation. These findings, however, raise more questions than answers, since it becomes obvious that their post-graduation decisions are highly affected by what Korea as a society provides.

Clustering Patterns in the Manufacturing Sectors of Japan

  • Carvajal, Carlos A.;Watanabe, Chihiro
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.99-126
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    • 2004
  • Japan's economic clusters are characterized by their high level of diversity. In essence, Japanese economic clusters are not limited to single industries; they comprise numerous manufacturing industries and firms which cluster in specific heterogeneous economic zones, vice political boundaries. Japanese manufacturing sectors are showing an increased level of diversity, resulting in the spread of experience and knowledge among clusters, and sustained growth at the point of industrial structural transformation. Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) proposed the creation of intellectual clusters for the purpose of promoting research and development(R&D) activities resulting in the stimulation and development of new technologies. The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) is also proposing the industrial cluster plan with the aim to promote the local rebirth and revitalization of the Japanese industrial sector. This paper proposes a methodological analysis which will result in the integration of the two policies currently implemented by the Japanese government. If the current policies are not coordinated and integrated, artificial firms and sectors will continue to hamper innovation and discourage competitiveness, which will ultimately result in Japan's loss of economic opportunities within Asia. In the worst case, failure to act on current economic deficiencies illuminated in this paper could cost Japan its position as an Asian economic leader.

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Trends of Government Funded Research for Kampo Medicine in Japan and It's Implication (일본에서의 한방의학(漢方醫學)에 대한 국비 지원 연구 동향과 그 함의)

  • Jeung, Chang-Woon;Choi, Chang-Hyuk;Jo, Hee-Geun;Song, Min-Yeong;Baek, Eun-Hye
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.121-131
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    • 2018
  • Objectives We analyzed the trends of government-funded research on Kampo medicine in Japan to provide advanced evidence to R&D support policy for Korean medicine, and to introduce new research fields and trends to the researchers. Methods We reviewed the researches on Kampo medicine through 'research-er.jp' and 'KAKEN' database which contain R&D status in Japan and scientific research funding project issued by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Results Since 1976, government-funded research on Kampo medicine has been continuously announced, and now 533 tasks have been completed or are in progress. The average duration of the study is 2.54 years, but it has been prolonged to 3.52 years in recent years. 4~5 million yen was supported per project for laboratory research, and an average of 44,342 thousand yen was supported per project for specialized laboratory research and clinical research. Conclusions Despite the absence of systematically supporting departments, the researches on Kampo medicine in Japan were qualitatively superior since they focused on providing the scientific basis for clinical application. As competition in the world's traditional medicine market becomes more intense, it is necessary to improve the competitiveness of Korean medicine. Therefore, a keen interest in Korean medicine and active support from the government is needed.

The Characteristics and Implications of the Quality Management Policy through Teachers' Life in Japan (일본의 교원생애 질관리 정책의 특징과 시사)

  • Ko, Jeon
    • Korean Journal of Comparative Education
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.29-49
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics and implications of the quality management policy through teachers' entire life in Japan case study. This article composed of four chapters; Implication and problem situation, Backgrounds and streams of the japanese teacher reform policy, Characteristics of the main policies about managing the teacher's quality through their life, and Conclusion(Japanese characteristics and the suggestion for Korea). The main quality management policy means the various teacher recruitment and selection system, Merit system of personnel management, Effective management of a system for teachers performing unsatisfactorily, Professional development for teachers with new and 10 years' experience, and Teacher Certificate Renewal System every ten years. The method of study composed of the literature search and interview. The System Analysis[input-process-output-feedback] is used as a model of the analyze the policy process[backgrounds & T.O-quality management system-japanese teacher's reaction & implications to korea] The Central Council for Education(CCE;2012.8.28) has released "An Outline of Measures for Comprehensively Improving the Quality and Ability of Teachers throughout their career". This report can be regarded as a blueprint for the teacher reform policy in japan. As a conclusion, Ten lessons is proposed for the Korea policy improving the quality and ability of teachers(training, employment, and development).

The strategy of an educational policy in the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) of Japan: Focusing on Super Science High school (SSHs) (일본과학문부성의 교육정책전략: 수퍼사이언스고등학교 추진현황을 중심으로)

  • 이화정
    • Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.117-134
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    • 2003
  • In Japan accumulating intellectual assets by enhancing science and technology is the only way to survive the global competition. To enhance science and technology, it is important to improve science literacy the public and to foster human resources for science and technology, Therefore, MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) is now working with various projects. One of the projects for attaining the purpose is Science Literacy Enhancement Initiative. This initiative is a brand-new package of several projects to enhance math and science education in high and middle schools including (1) Super Science High school (SSHs) and (2) Science Partnership Program. The purpose of this study was to investigate concretely about the situation of promotion of SSHs paying attention to three high schools (TAKASAKI high school, HORIOKA high school and RITUMEIKAN high school) specified as SSHs. Furthermore, some suggestions about gifted education were discussed.