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Cross-Cultural Education Studies

Globalization and Education Systems: A Case Study of Japanese-Style School in Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63385/cces.v2i1.440

Keywords:

Education Systems, Globalization, Japanese-Style Schools, School Environment, Student Behavior, Tokkatsu Model

Abstract

Globalization has increasingly shaped national education systems through the transfer of international educational models. In Iraq, educational reform is critical for improving school quality in a post-conflict context. One notable initiative is the introduction of Japanese-style schools supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), emphasizing discipline, responsibility, and holistic student development. Objectives: this study aims to assess the impact of the Japanese-style education model on student behaviour, motivation, school environment, and teacher–student cooperation in Iraqi schools. A mixed-method, quasi-experimental design was employed. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires, observation checklists, and school records, while qualitative data were obtained through interviews and classroom observations. Comparative analysis between Japanese-style and traditional schools was conducted using descriptive statistics, t-tests, regression analysis, and Difference-in-Differences where applicable. The findings show that Japanese-style schools significantly outperform traditional schools across all measured outcomes, with higher levels of discipline, responsibility, motivation, and cleaner school environments (p < 0.001). Regression and Difference-in-Differences analyses confirm that these improvements are attributable to the Japanese model. The study demonstrates that the Japanese-style education model is an effective globalization-based approach for improving educational quality in Iraq when appropriately adapted and supported.

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