For decades Japan has remained at or near the top of international assessments of student learning; and in the past decade, students in Japan have become more engaged in learning. However, the government aspires to improve learning outcomes even further. "Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education: Lessons from PISA for…

There is a growing consensus among educators and the general public that technology should play a more integral role in students' education. However, the question of whether the introduction of technology into the classroom has a positive impact on teaching and learning is still under intense debate within the educational community. This…

The paper draws on reflective classroom work to propose strategies for teaching standard rhythm notation. The results of the study indicate how young children can make sense of rhythm notation beginning with the knowledge of rhythm that they bring to the learning situation, including motor and symbolic knowledge. In addition, this study of 60…