What is the Japanese term for 'special needs education'?
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| 1 | What is the Japanese term for 'special needs education'? | 特別支援教育 (とくべつしえんきょういく) | Think of 'special support' as '特別支援' |
| 2 | What does 'インクルーシブ教育' mean in English? | Inclusive education | Inclusion = インクルーシブ |
| 3 | What is a 'Special Needs School' called in Japan? | 通常の学校ではなく、特別支援学校 (とくべつしえんがっこう) | 学校 (school) + 特別支援 (special support) |
| 4 | Define '支援員' in the context of inclusive education. | Support staff or aides who assist students with disabilities in the classroom. | 支援 means 'support'; 員 indicates 'staff' or 'member' |
| 5 | What is the purpose of 'ユニバーサルデザイン' in school environments? | Universal design aims to create accessible and usable environments for all students, including those with disabilities. | Design for everyone |
| 6 | Name a common support system used in inclusive schools in Japan. | 個別支援計画 (こべつしえんけいかく) - Individual Support Plan | Personalized plan for each student's needs |
| 7 | What does '障害者基本法' regulate? | It is the Basic Law for Persons with Disabilities, establishing rights and support systems for people with disabilities. | 法 (law) for disabilities |
| 8 | What role does a '特別支援教育コーディネーター' play in schools? | They coordinate and facilitate inclusive education efforts and support services. | Coordinator for special support |
| 9 | Translate '合理的配慮' into English and explain its significance. | Reasonable accommodation; necessary adjustments to support students with disabilities. | Accommodations make learning accessible |
| 10 | What is the term for 'mainstreaming' in Japanese special education? | 通常学級への編入 (つうじょうがっきゅうへのへんにゅう) | Mainstreaming = integrating into regular classes |
| 11 | What is an '障害者支援センター'? | Disability Support Center that provides consultation and support services. | Center for disability support |
| 12 | Describe the function of '学校支援員' in inclusive education. | School support staff who assist students with disabilities and help teachers implement inclusive practices. | Support staff in schools |
| 13 | What is meant by '多様性を尊重する教育'? | Education that respects diversity, including differences in ability, background, and learning styles. | Respecting diversity |
| 14 | What is an 'インクルーシブ教室'? | An inclusive classroom where students with and without disabilities learn together. | Inclusive = everyone together |
| 15 | Define '合理的配慮' in the context of inclusive education. | Reasonable accommodations provided to students with disabilities to ensure equal access and participation. | Adjustments for fairness |
| 16 | What is the purpose of '障害者差別解消法'? | The Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities aims to prevent discrimination and promote inclusion. | Anti-discrimination law |
| 17 | Translate 'インクルーシブ教育の推進' into English. | Promotion of inclusive education | Promote inclusion |
| 18 | What is a '支援学校' and who attends it? | Support school for students with special disabilities who need specialized instruction. | Support + school |
| 19 | Name a Japanese law that emphasizes the rights of students with disabilities. | 障害者権利条約 (しょうがいしゃけんりじょうやく) - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | International treaty adopted by Japan |
| 20 | What does '多様な学習ニーズ' refer to? | Diverse learning needs of students, including those with disabilities or special educational requirements. | Different needs |
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