Books-in-Brief

The Japanese Model of Education: A Holistic and Integrated Approach

De: Nasser Youcef

Narrado por: Michael G.

IIIT Books-In-Brief Series is a valuable collection of the Institute’s key publications written in condensed form to give listeners a core understanding of the main contents of the original.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s educational evolution, tracing its roots from the Tokugawa and Meiji periods to its contemporary philosophies and global influence. Through a historical, philosophical, and comparative lens, it examines how Japan’s education system emerged from a synthesis of moral tradition, intellectual rigor, and social purpose. The chapters collectively reveal how Buddhist and Confucian ethics, holistic educational principles, and a strong teaching profession have shaped Japan’s pursuit of both personal cultivation and national progress. Finally, by extending these insights to the Arab-Islamic context, the book underscores the universal relevance of integrated, value-based education as a cornerstone of cultural renewal and sustainable development.

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