The earthquake, tsunami, and resulting Fukushima nuclear power plant near-meltdown have spurred Japan to take up "integrated learning," where students in that country learn about nuclear and sustainable forms of power, emergency rescue, and leadership qualities in case another natural disaster of that magnitude strikes again. A national tragedy can spark powerful community response.
MEXT : The Japanese education system, “Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education”
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How Japan responded to the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and near-nuclear meltdown by urging its young people to meet the challenges of the aftermath head-on through the education system.
