C7000201 Basic Theory and Practice of Inclusive Education

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code C7000201 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name インクルーシブ教育基礎論

Subject Name
（Katakana）インクルーシブキョウイクキソロン

Subject Name in
English Basic Theory and Practice of Inclusive Education

Instructor OMORI MARIKO,CHAMBERS DIANNE

Instructor
(Katakana) オオモリ　マリコ,チェンバース　ダイアン

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Tues3-4：Faculty Office

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lectures will be held online on Teams if there is a return of safety measures.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students

Keywords ・Sociology of Disabilities
・History of Special Needs/Inclusion
・Inclusion
・Inclusive Education
・Disability, Social, Cultural, and Gender Inclusion

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This class will provide an overview of inclusive education to facilitate the understanding of more specialized courses.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This lecture series has three purposes. The first one is to share the information about sociological views of disabilities in Japanese culture and other cultures. The second one is to show the international trends of Special Needs Education which has led to Inclusion throughout the world. The third one is to review the practices of Inclusive Education. International organizations such as the United Nations, UNESCO and WHO strongly recommend inclusive education.

Class Schedule lesson 1 - Orientation
lesson 2 - Sociological views of Disability in Japanese and other cultures
lesson 3 - The History of Special Needs Education in Japan
lesson 4 - Legislation of Special Needs Education in Japan
lesson 5 - Cultural Inclusion
lesson 6 - Gender Inclusion
lesson 7 - Religious Inclusion
lesson 8 - Including People with Disabilities
lesson 9 - International Trends of Special Needs Education in the world: Special Needs Education and Inclusion: Historical background
lesson 10 - International Trends of towards Inclusive Education in the world: UNESCO, WHO, OECD
lesson 11 - ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health): Paradigm Shift of Disabilities
lesson 12 - Inclusive Education Practices and Outcomes
lesson 13 -Action Research to develop and increase Inclusive Education
lesson 14 - CBR (Community Based Rehabilitation) and Social Inclusion
lesson 15 - Student Presentations (50% of grade)

A Final Paper worth 50% of the grade will be required.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Readings will be provided as needed during the lectures.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Notes from the sessions will be placed on Moodle for students to access. Some handouts may be used in the class.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review It is important that students read any required literature and attend the classes to get the most out of their learning.

Requirements

Grading Method Student Presentation - 50%
Final Paper - 50%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The class is taught by highly experienced teachers and researchers in the field of special and inclusive education. The experiences of the lecturers will be instrumental in assisting the students to grow their knowledge and understanding of inclusion.

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	C7000201	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	インクルーシブ教育基礎論
Subject Name （Katakana）	インクルーシブキョウイクキソロン
Subject Name in English	Basic Theory and Practice of Inclusive Education
Instructor	OMORI MARIKO,CHAMBERS DIANNE
Instructor (Katakana)	オオモリ　マリコ,チェンバース　ダイアン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Tues3-4：Faculty Office
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lectures will be held online on Teams if there is a return of safety measures.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students
Keywords	・Sociology of Disabilities ・History of Special Needs/Inclusion ・Inclusion ・Inclusive Education ・Disability, Social, Cultural, and Gender Inclusion
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This class will provide an overview of inclusive education to facilitate the understanding of more specialized courses.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This lecture series has three purposes. The first one is to share the information about sociological views of disabilities in Japanese culture and other cultures. The second one is to show the international trends of Special Needs Education which has led to Inclusion throughout the world. The third one is to review the practices of Inclusive Education. International organizations such as the United Nations, UNESCO and WHO strongly recommend inclusive education.
Class Schedule	lesson 1 - Orientation lesson 2 - Sociological views of Disability in Japanese and other cultures lesson 3 - The History of Special Needs Education in Japan lesson 4 - Legislation of Special Needs Education in Japan lesson 5 - Cultural Inclusion lesson 6 - Gender Inclusion lesson 7 - Religious Inclusion lesson 8 - Including People with Disabilities lesson 9 - International Trends of Special Needs Education in the world: Special Needs Education and Inclusion: Historical background lesson 10 - International Trends of towards Inclusive Education in the world: UNESCO, WHO, OECD lesson 11 - ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health): Paradigm Shift of Disabilities lesson 12 - Inclusive Education Practices and Outcomes lesson 13 -Action Research to develop and increase Inclusive Education lesson 14 - CBR (Community Based Rehabilitation) and Social Inclusion lesson 15 - Student Presentations (50% of grade) A Final Paper worth 50% of the grade will be required.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Readings will be provided as needed during the lectures.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Notes from the sessions will be placed on Moodle for students to access. Some handouts may be used in the class.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	It is important that students read any required literature and attend the classes to get the most out of their learning.
Requirements
Grading Method	Student Presentation - 50% Final Paper - 50%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The class is taught by highly experienced teachers and researchers in the field of special and inclusive education. The experiences of the lecturers will be instrumental in assisting the students to grow their knowledge and understanding of inclusion.
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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