Special Education Needs in Japan: Some Implications for Higher Education

• Doyle, Shane

• Creaser, Fiona

Abstract

This article focuses on special education needs (SEN) in Japan and examines the number of students in secondary compulsory education who are receiving support for learning difficulties. The percentages of students with learning difficulties is analysed and suggestions are made which imply that the actual number of students who need extra support is probably higher than the figures indicate. Moreover, the implications for higher institutions in Japan is investigated from the point of view of teaching and learning as well as future legal obligations that may be placed upon universities in Japan and faculty. Finally, it is suggested that universities in Japan take a pro-active approach to inclusion because of the intense competition to secure student numbers.

Journal

• Bulletin

  Bulletin 3 19-25, 2011-03-01

  多摩大学グローバルスタディーズ学部

Keywords

• Special Education Needs
• Inclusion
• Higher Education

Details

• CRID: 1050845762908906112
• NII Article ID: 120005648794
• NII Book ID: AA12419269
• ISSN: 18838480
• Web Site: https://tama.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/217
• Text Lang: en
• Article Type: departmental bulletin paper
• Data Source:
  • IRDB
  • CiNii Articles