Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 130th Session: “What Japan Can Learn from Countries Leading the Way in Inclusive Education” On July 5, 2023, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Inclusive Education Abroad: The Finnish Inclusive Model,” featuring Ms. Akie Yada, a Certified Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist who holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland,a Certified Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist, to host an online symposium titled “Inclusive Education Abroad: The Finnish Inclusive Model.”
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Yada, a researcher specializing in inclusive education in Finland, explained the structure of special education in Finland and how it differs from the Japanese system. In the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.
Here's a look at what happened in the second half.
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/11622/
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
