EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM & PRACTICE IN JAPAN

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	The contents of training provided to school leaders are the matters relating to management as shown in the accompanying slide. Under past training of principals, these aspects were not systematically covered. Changes in the roles of principals during the last decade have been accompanied by changes in the contents of training since different abilities are now needed for principals. Since an objective of the training is to nurture the ability to manage and handle problem-solving, case studies represent a very important form of training that provides analysis of management techniques in other school situations that provide lessons for problem solving within one’s own school. Also, training at private companies provides a good opportunity to study management principles that can be applied to schools.