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In Context: Hokkaido, Japan and Alaska — Compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning

4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12

Reynold’s Classroom, Education Wing, First Floor

In-Person Event

Schwing grew up in Hokkaido, Japan and lived there for 23 years. Despite having one of the highest average IQs in the world, suicide is the leading cause of death for the ages of 15 to 39 in Japan. Is this related to the competitive education system, credential inflation, and strict seniority? Schwing will bring examples of youth education material from Japan to practice motors skills, fine motor skills, and self-regulation techniques. Afterwards, there will be a discussion on the contrast between Japanese and American education systems. Free. Registration recommended. 

About the Presenter
Schwing’s hats as an educator are many, from middle schoolers at an Anchorage Japanese School to pre-K through K-8 at Pacific Northern Academy. She is a curator certified by MEXT (Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and currently serves as the Urban Agriculture Program Leader at the Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District. She is a lifelong learner focusing on broader impacts beyond the scientific community and is trained in a unique blend of educational and cultural backgrounds.

In Context is a Museum program in which experts provide context for the history, art, science and culture of Alaska and the North. 

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