Have you heard about “Inclusive Education”?

In Japan, the term “inclusive education” has two different meanings:

• The one as defined in international context like human rights treaties or the Sustainable Development Goals

• A unique interpretation by the Government of Japan

International Meaning

Inclusive education is a human right to ensure all students, regardless of their abilities, backgrounds, or needs, have opportunities to learn and participate fully in the same learning environment. It focuses on adapting teaching methods, curricula, school infrastructure, and resources to accommodate and support every child.

Inclusive education means all children in the same classrooms, in the same schools.

It promotes a culture where all students learn together, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect while preparing them for an inclusive society.

Japanese Government’s “Inclusive Education System” Meaning

The “Inclusive Education System” promoted by the Japanese government on the other hand is not inclusive.

In reality it is a segregated education system.

But why? Well, there is no simple answer.

It is a combination of incompetence, cluelessness, disinterest and ignorance of the Government of Japan (and in turn its related institutions, like Boards of Education and public schools).

Why this Site?

During the last months I have been talking to the local Board of Education, school principals and teachers.

I have been reading Japanese laws, United Nation treaties, statements from Japanese government officials.

The (majority of the) public education system in Japan is decades behind. People’s mindset seems to be stuck in the 1980s.

At the moment, this site only summarizes some key points of the following:

• The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

There is a lot more to come…

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