A typical classroom in a Japanese elementary school (IMAGE)

Chiba University

A typical classroom in a Japanese elementary school

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A new study finds that Japanese schoolteachers have unintentionally modified the concept of critical thinking and practice indigenous versions while adhering to the national curriculum guidelines that strive to align with global education standards.

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