6 Secrets From the Japanese Educational System That Sets Kids Up For A Bright Future

• 8:49 pm June 10, 2022
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In Japan, school is viewed as a significant stepping stone in life. That is the reason there are 210 school days there (compare it to the U.S., which has only 180 days). What's more, despite the fact that there are numerous likenesses between the Japanese school system and the ones in different nations, there are a few viewpoints that make this system one of the best on the planet.

Sleeping is seen as a sign of devotion.

In Japan, nodding off during class can be a common sighting — all since schools have a really depending schedule. Rather than different nations, where sleeping in class may be viewed as an indication of discourtesy or laziness, in Japan, this is seen as an indication of devotion and dedication.

Until they reach fourth grade, Japanese kids don’t take exams.

It could appear to be odd, yet Japanese schools put manners before knowledge. Their objective for the initial 3 years is to foster their children's personality and lay out great habits, not judge their knowledge. They learn how to be generous, empathetic, and compassionate. They are also taught to respect others and develop a gentle bond with nature and animals.

They attend after-school workshops

After-school workshops or preparatory schools are extremely well known in Japan. There, students can learn new things apart from their 6-hour school day. Classes are held in the nights, and most Japanese students go to them so they can get into a good junior high school. And, unlike many students around the world, the Japanese study even during the weekends and on holidays.

Apart from other subjects, Japanese students learn poetry and Japanese calligraphy.

Japanese calligraphy, likewise called Shodo, is a type of art wherein individuals write meaningful kanji characters (Chinese characters that are used in the Japanese writing system) in an expressive and creative way.

Students eat in the classroom together with their teacher.

In other countries seeing a teacher eat together with their students might be out of the question, but in Japan this norm is considered helpful in building a positive student-teacher bond. While dining, really useful conversations can take place which can help in building a family atmosphere.

Kids clean the school themselves.

While schools in the rest of the world employ janitors and custodians to keep the school tidy, that’s not the case in Japan. There, students are responsible for the cleanliness of the classrooms, cafeterias, and even the toilets. The Japanese education system believes that cleaning together teaches the students to help each other and work in teams. And by spending their time wiping the desks, sweeping, and mopping the floors, students learn to respect their own work and the work of others.