An Analysis of Contemporary Secondary and Post-Secondary Educational Issues: Comparing the Perceptions of Japanese and US Educators

摘要

The intent of this practitioner-based research study is to provide a comparison between Japanese and US educators’ perceptions regarding contemporary secondary and post-secondary educational issues (i.e., college and career readiness, globalization, work ethic, tenure, CTE, professional development, etc.). A survey tool served as the instrument for data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods (FIG model and t-test, respectively) were utilized to analyze the data collected. In addition, the author provides US-focused commentary on the topics examined therein. (NOTE: This project was made possible as a result of a Fulbright “Specialist” Scholarship awarded to the author on December 6-21, 2010 at Senshu University in Tokyo, Japan.)