Have you heard about “Inclusive Education”?
In Japan, the term “inclusive education” has two different meanings:
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The one as defined in international context like human rights treaties or the Sustainable Development Goals
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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, according to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, not inclusive. Instead it is a segregated education system.
About this Site
This site summarizes some key points of the following:
- History of Inclusive Education
- Meaning of “Inclusion”
- Inclusive Education as a Human Right
- Meaning of “Disability”
Related international treaties and agreements: