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Effects of computers on Japanese schools

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In this paper I consider how the computer can or should be accepted in Japanese schools. The concept of “teaching” in Japan stresses learning from a long-term perspective. Whereas in the instructional technology, on which the CAI or the Tutoring System depends, step-by-step attainments in relatively short time are emphasized. The former is reluctant in using the computer, but both share the “Platonic” perspective which are goal-oriented. However, The “Socratic” teacher, who intends to activate students' innate disposition to be better, would find another way of “teaching” and use of the computer.

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  1. Department of Education, Tamagawa University, 6-1-1 Tamagawa Gakuen, Machida, 194, Tokyo, Japan

    Eliichi Yamaguchi

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Yamaguchi, E. Effects of computers on Japanese schools. AI & Soc 4, 147–154 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01889641

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