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Education at a Glance 2009 - Summary of key findings: Japanpdf,161Kb,English | View long abstract 08-Sep-2009 This 2009 edition of Education at a Glance includes first results from TALIS, a survey on teacher practices, new analysis of the social benefits of education, new information on long-term unemployment and involuntary part-time work among young adults, and new data on the benefits of education. Related documents: |
Japan must continue reforms in tertiary education, says OECDEnglish | View long abstract 05-Mar-2009 In recent years, Japan has made significant progress in modernising its tertiary education system but reforms of the system must continue to respond to current social and economic pressures in Japan. Also available: |
Reforming the labour market in Japan to cope with increasing dualism and population ageingEnglish | View long abstract 08-Dec-2008 Randall S. Jones The proportion of non-regular workers has risen to one-third of total employment. While non-regular employment provides flexibility and cost reductions for firms, it also creates equity and efficiency concerns. Also available:Related documents: |
Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - Japanpdf,239Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Sep-2008 This note contrasts key findings for Japan with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, resource and efficiency challenges and equity challenges. Related documents: |
Thematic Review of Tertiary Education - Country Note for Japanpdf,901Kb,English | View long abstract 03-Mar-2008 This Country Note on Japan forms part of the OECD Thematic Review of Tertiary Education. This is a collaborative project to assist countries in the design and implementation of tertiary education policies which contribute to the realisation of their social and economic objectives. Related documents: |
A New Challenge for the OECDEnglish | View long abstract 04-Dec-2007 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General Addressing Japanese business representatives, Angel Gurría underlined that the OECD is gradually turning into a genuine engine of convergence between developed and developing economies. He stressed important ... Related documents: |
Launch of PISA 2006English | View long abstract 04-Dec-2007 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General In his speech launching the PISA 2006 results, Angel Gurría shows where countries stand in terms of the science knowledge and skills of their 15-year-olds. He then highlights where education systems can ... Also available:Related documents: |
PISA 2006: Video on science learning in JapanEnglish | View long abstract 04-Dec-2007 Watch a short video on how students in Japan approach and learn science. Japan is one of the participating countries of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006. Related documents: |
Education at a Glance 2007 - Briefing Note Japanpdf,203Kb,English | View long abstract 18-Sep-2007 This note contrasts key findings for Japan with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, equity challenges, and resource and efficiency challenges. Related documents: |
On the Edge: Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education (Education Working Paper No. 7)pdf,429Kb,English | View long abstract 26-Mar-2007 This report examines the conditions needed to secure the future financial sustainability of institutions of higher education from a national (policy) and institutional (management) perspective. |
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OECD教育革新センターエコノミスト・宮本晃司 －日本が今日のグローバル経済で効果的に競争していくためには、教育システムの費用効果を更に改善する必要があることを説明します。
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