CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 126th Session: “The Key Points Are ‘Having Choices,’ ‘Flexibility and Tolerance,’ and ‘Gentle ‘Why?!’”

Learning of Tomorrow

2023.07.28
[Report] Part 1 of the 126th Session: “The Key Points Are ‘Having Choices,’ ‘Flexibility and Tolerance,’ and ‘Gentle ‘Why?!’”

On June 7, 2023, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Implementing Inclusive Education: What Can Be Done in Regular Classrooms Right Now,” featuring Shingo Aoyama, Associate Professor in the Department of Child Studies, Faculty of Human Life Sciences, at Notre Dame Seishin Women’s University, and Director of the Center for Inclusive Education Research.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Aoyama explained the definition of “inclusive education” and then proposed initiatives that can be implemented in regular classrooms to achieve it. Drawing on numerous examples from schools that are already implementing these practices, he outlined the direction that “inclusive education” in Japan should take.

In the second half, we held a Q&A session that incorporated questions from the audience.

Here's a look at the first half of the event.

First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/11387/


　

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    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.”