English communication skills are crucial in globalizing society. Japanese education focuses on vocabulary and grammar rather than practical skills. Speaking and writing activities are underutilized in Japanese schools
Indigenous peoples created schools like calmecac and cuicacalli in Mesoamerica. Royal and Pontifical University founded in 1551, second oldest in Americas. Catholic Church controlled education until mid-nineteenth century. Liberal Reform separated church and state in education
Pre-Soviet education included Islamic training in madrasahs from age 5. First technical and women's high schools opened in Baku in 1865. Soviet era saw dramatic literacy increase to 100% by 1970. After independence, modified Latin alphabet adopted
Born in Wales in 1771, Owen worked as a draper before moving to Manchester. Became manager of New Lanark mill in 1800, managing 2,000 workers. Founded successful co-operative shops in Manchester, setting principles for modern trade
Born in New York City in 1946. Graduated from Oberlin, Middlebury, Yale, and Harvard Business School. Taught in various schools and worked as corporate strategist
Education reform aims to modify public education to meet contemporary societal needs. Classical education focused on ancient languages and practical details. Prussian kindergarten model emphasized national language literacy. Victorian education emphasized commercial subjects over classical liberal arts