Abstract
This paper summarized the present situation and problems of technology education in Japan, particularly focused on technology education in general education. It was shown that technology education was carried out for a variety of purposes depending on grade and age. On the other hand, it was shown that technology education as general education is limited to the "Technology" of junior high school "Technology & Home Economics". The study of "Technology" in junior high school covered the basic elements of engineering. In addition, "Technology" was placed on the roles of character formation as well as academic achievement. This paper also discussed the problems related to technology education in general education in Japan in light of international comparisons and the present situation. It was shown that the amount of time dedicated to technology education in Japan was extremely small by international standards.
Highlights
The "Convention on Technical and Vocational Education" adopted at the 25th General Assembly of UNESCO (1985) stated that "we must provide an initiation to the world of technology and labor as general education to all children"
It was shown that the amount of time dedicated to technology education in Japan was extremely small by international standards
This paper summarized the purpose and content of technology education in Japanese elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and universities respectively
Summary
The "Convention on Technical and Vocational Education" adopted at the 25th General Assembly of UNESCO (1985) stated that "we must provide an initiation to the world of technology and labor as general education to all children". In national assembly of Japan (1999), the "Basic Act on the Promotion of Core Manufacturing Technology" has been enacted, requiring "enhanced technology education in elementary schools and junior high schools, etc." Kohno et al (1999) states that "there is a strong trend for academic achievement to be confined to examinations and we should review technology education to allow children to live a full and vigorous life". Many other researchers have called for enhanced technology education (Kohno, 1999a; Asada et al, 2010; Harada, 2013a) This is why technology education, backed by international demands, national policies, and the recommendations of researchers, is recognized as one of the important aspects of education in Japan.
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