Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] “Why Inclusive Education Matters: Building Inclusive Schools and Societies” For the online symposium on Wednesday, May 10, we will be welcoming Ms. Akina Noguchi, a board member of the UNIVA General Incorporated Association.
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.
Since the United Nations issued its recommendation last year, I feel that I’ve been hearing the term “inclusive education” more often.
Mr. Noguchi, who has been actively involved in a wide range of initiatives—including direct support for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, training for educators and other adults involved in their care, and the development of teaching 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.”
