Learning of Tomorrow [May 10 Event] “Why Inclusive Education Matters: Building Inclusive Schools and Societies” The theme of this week’s Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium is inclusive education. We are pleased to welcome Ms. Akina Noguchi, a board member of the General Incorporated Association UNIVA.
Since the adoption of the “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,” various discussions and educational practices related to inclusive education have been taking place in Japan as well.
Following a recommendation issued by the United Nations last year, we’ve been hearing the term “inclusive education” more often.
Mr. Noguchi, who has been actively involved in a wide range of activities—including providing direct support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, conducting training for educators and other adults involved in their care, and developing educational materials and programs—will speak about what is essential for creating an environment that embraces and recognizes diversity and individuality, and fosters coexistence. We hope you will join us.
https://lot.or.jp/report/10819/
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.”
