Keidanren has put together a proposal for the Future Society Society 5.0 advocated by the government, and expressed hope that it will deepen discussions on September admission to the university.By having international consistency in academic background, it is possible to improve the level of higher education in Japan from a global perspective.
According to Keidanren, the proposal is entitled "Primary and Secondary Education Reform Primary Proposals Required for Society 5.0" and shows Keidanren's views mainly on reforms in elementary and junior high school education. It also touches on entrance exams.
The government considered introducing the school in September, saying that it is necessary to correct the disparity in the information and communication environment between local governments and schools, as the temporary closure of schools will be prolonged due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. be.
Keidanren introduced past cases of discussions on September admission, such as the report of the National Council on Educational Reform in 1987, the proposal of the National Council on Educational Reform in 2000, and the Global Human Resources Development Promotion Council of the Cabinet Office in 2012. ..
On top of that, in order to introduce September admission at present, it was necessary to reorganize the education curriculum beyond the grade level to catch up with the delay in learning at the elementary and secondary education stage, and to consider the entrance exam next year, but the university is international. I hoped that the discussion would deepen, saying that it would be possible to unify it with a good academic background and improve the level of higher education.
He insisted that it was necessary to measure the four English skills of "reading," "listening," "speaking," and "writing" in the university entrance examination.The introduction of the English private examination requires consideration so that students in remote islands and local areas will not be disadvantaged.
