Comparative sociology of 11 to 18 examinations in Thailand, England, and Japan

Abstract

This study compares 11 to 18 examinations and the changes they have undergone in Thailand, England, and Japan. Using socio-cultural network analysis supported by the interpretive understanding of local newspaper articles and interview transcripts, this study will reveal a process that has not been detected by previous single-case studies. First, there are three compounds across time periods and countries. Second, the analyses of local newspapers show that there is a tendency toward interconnection among the three compounds. Third, the analyses of interview transcripts that are selected as interconnected show that this type can be found in various kinds of people, especially among education administrators and business persons. These results enable us to predict the future of examinations in these areas.