The Qualifying Examination for Home Economics Teachers in Secondary Schools before World War II (1) : The Function of "Bunken Kaji"

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to make clear the features of the teachers' training system and the function of the qualifying examination for Home Economics teachers before World War II by using statistical data and previous studies. The results were as follows : 1. The teachers' training system consisted of three elements, namely the training school, the qualifying system without examination and "Bunken Kaji". 2. "Bunken Kaji" had seven functions. These included the selection of excellent teachers regardless of sex or educational background, showing specialization as Home Economics teachers, and so on.