Comparison and Analysis of Special Education in the United States and Japan

• Other Authors: Murakami, Yui (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Education
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-2188

Education is a fundamental right that should be extended to all people. Until recently, however, children with disabilities have not always enjoyed this right. In the last several decades, the progress of special education has accelerated at a global level due to increased knowledge about disabilities, the evolution of perspectives of disabilities, and the empowerment of those with disabilities. It is important that educators have a global view of education to contribute to the further improvement of special education and increased opportunities for those with disabilities. This paper will examine the differences and similarities between the United States and Japan from a variety of aspects; historical, cultural, political and economic background, and the policies and practices of special education. In addition, this paper will compare each nation's views of disabilities and those with disabilities and how these views have impacted the history and development of special education. === A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Childhood Education, Reading and Disability Services in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science. === Spring Semester, 2007. === March 14, 2007. === Disability, History, Culture, United States, Japan, Special Education, Comparison, Analysis === Includes bibliographical references. === Bruce M. Menchetti, Professor Directing Thesis; Stephanie Dent Al Otaiba, Committee Member; Barbara Edwards, Committee Member.