일본의 특수교육은 치료교육 체제에 기반하고 있다. 이러한 특별요구교육은 오랫동안 중증의 장애학생들을 위한 것이었다. 다른 선진국에서는 오래 전에 주도되어 온 것이지만 일본의 발달장애 학생을 위한 교육은 거의 새로운 개념이다. 이논문은 일본의 발달장애 학생의 교육에 관한 역사와 현황 그리고 논쟁을 설명한다. 그리고 또한, 일본 특수교육 체제가 21세기 특별지원 교육으로 변화한 목적을 서술한다. 이 논문에서는 최근의 발전, 효과적인 미래 방향과 주도성을 또한 기술한다.
Japanese special education is based on the principle of remedial education system. This special needs education was basically for students with severe disabilities for many years. Education for students with developmental disorders in Japan is almost a new concept whereas other developed countries have initiated this long time ago. This article explains chronological history, prevailing situation and issues of education for students with developmental disorders in Japan. The article also delineates the way in which the Japanese special education in Japan. The article also delineates the way in which the Japanese special education system was moved into special needs education in the light of challenges of 21st century The recent development, initiatives and the effective future directions in this regard are also described in this paper.
Abstract Ⅰ. Introduction Ⅱ. Transition from Special Education to Special Needs Education (Special Support Education) Ⅲ. Japanese Definition of Developmental Disorders Ⅳ. Present Situation of Special Needs Education in Japan as in 2009 Ⅴ. Trends and Issues of Education for Students with Developmental Disorders Ⅵ. Discussion and Conclusion Reference
