Comparing Education Reforms Efforts in Japan and Pakistan: Implications for the Future of Teaching

Abstract

This study aims to provide insights into the current state and potential future, as well as to identify similarities and differences in the opportunities available to teachers in both countries. The research was quantitative and a survey questionnaire was used to collect the required data. The total participants were 452, in them 306 respondents were from Pakistan and 146were from Japan. The instrument was developed by the researcher group of the Africa-Asia University Dialogue for Educational Development (A-A Dialogue). The data were coded, analyzed, and interpreted by frequency distribution, percentage distribution, and cross tabulation. The comparison of attitudes towards teaching careers in Pakistan and Japan highlights notable differences in perceptions of the status, value, and career aspirations within the profession. The Chi-square test indicated a strong association between variables and Pearson's R-value and Spearman correlation were both show positive relationship between the variables. These findings emphasize the need for cultural and contextual considerations to improve quality and promote leadership development.