Japanese Education versus American Education
Grade 9th Grade · Social Studies · 15 min· Wida 4
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast elements of Japanese and American educational systems.
Warm-Up Video
Vox · 4:39
Teaching in the US vs. the rest of the world
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Teachers in the US work about nine and a quarter hours a day, which is longer than the average in OECD countries.
- 2
American middle school teachers make about 65 cents for every dollar that their college-educated peers make.
- 3
While the US spends more per student than many developed countries, this figure varies by state, and a large portion goes to non-instructional costs.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two differences between the Japanese and American education systems discussed in the video.”
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