The Motivation,Initiatives,and Influence of the"High school and University Articulation"Reform in Japan:Discussion on Its Implications for China's New College Entrance Examination Reform
Japan has implemented an integrated"High School and University Articulation"reform in three major areas:high school education,the examination and admissions system,and university education.The reform aims to promote the consistent philosophy of"solid academic ability",with an emphasis on develo-ping and evaluating the"Three Elements of Academic Ability",and striving for diversity and unity.The reform reflects Japan's focus on returning high schools to their essential role,maximizing the articulation function of the college entrance examination system,and shifting university education towards"export management".While the current reform policy has achieved certain results,it has also revealed several is-sues.Further exploration of Japan's"High School and University Articulation"Reform could have certain implications for China,providing insights for the deepening of new college entrance examination reforms and the optimization of the design of the"High School and University Articulation"system.
High School and University Articulationeducational articulationJapancollege entrance ex-amination reforminstitutional design