抄録
1.The Purpose of this Thesis
“Hatsu Gaku #156” was the official document created in April 1948 from the Ministry of Education of Japan. This thesis determined the curriculum for upper secondary schools (Kotogakko). Until recently, it was not evident how “Hastu Gaku #156” was created by the Japanese Curriculum Revision Committee because historical materials were lost. Recently, former restricted documents of the GHQ/SCAP's have been unclassified and for public viewing at the Japanese National Diet Library. The purpose of this thesis is to determine the process used in the creation of “Hatsu Gaku #156”, by using these documents.
2.Early Investigation of the New Curriculum
On September 27th 1946, a final tentative curriculum was agreed upon between the Ministry of Education and the CI&E. The agreement showed remarkable distinction of the Japanese educational reformation in post World War II Japan. This agreement can be summarized with the following 3 points.
- The focus was changed to emphasize children's experiences.
- Decentralization was agreed upon, giving powers to local provincial authorities.
- The development and induction of single line (6-3-3Plan) school system.
3.Main Investigation of the New Curriculum
In December 1946, discussion of upper secondary school curriculum was started between the CI&E and the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education decided that “Kotogakko” should consist of college preparatory courses. CI&E criticized the Ministry of Education. CI&E thought that “Kotogakko” should have a broader focus. Through a serious of conferences in December of 1946, CI&E forced their thought process on the Japanese Ministry of Education.
4.Final Investigation of the New Curriculum
In February 1947, the Ministry of Education and the CI&E came to an agreement with regards to upper secondary school curriculum. “Hatsu Gaku #156” was completed in March 1947. “Hatsu Gaku #156” integrated comprehensive courses, and a unit credit system among other things. In April 1947, the Ministry of Education officially integrated “Hatsu Gaku #156” as part of the education system.
