Homeschooling in Japan
Posted by Matt Dioguardi on May 20th, 2008
The Japan Times has an interesting article on homeschooling online today:
Home education has gained popularity in recent years in many parts of the world, as more families have looked for alternatives to school-based learning. But in Japan, it remains difficult for children to be educated outside the school system, with little government support for — or understanding of — the need to diversify children’s education, experts say.
Click here to continue reading.
I think homeschooling is a great option for the right parents and child. Here are some other useful links:
- Homeschooling in Japan (check out their FAQ)
- Otherwise Japan (in Japanese)
- Book: Between Individual and State (in Japanese)