Inclusive education approaches in a local context : a practitioner's experience in two elementary schools in Japan : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Inclusive Education at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
| dc.contributor.author | Nozue, Akiko | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-06-21T01:58:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-06-21T01:58:17Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This qualitative study utilised semi-structured interviews to gain an understanding of the perspectives of an education practitioner who experienced an alternative educational practice implemented in Japan. Being informed by a social constructionism research paradigm, this investigation took a position which was inclined to subjectivism in order to carefully elucidate the full meaning of the practitioners’ voices. The findings suggest a level of alignment between their practice and the inclusive practices discussed in international literature. The enabling factors identified for their practice include a humane approach, the centrality of children’s interests, a sense of security for children and teachers, and teacher agency. Their approach which eventually facilitated an inclusive education for all children suggests a methodological implication to see inclusive education as everyone’s business. Their achievement within Japan’s unique socio-cultural structure sends an encouraging message that inclusive education is possible. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10179/17219 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | Massey University | en |
| dc.rights | The Author | en |
| dc.subject.anzsrc | 390407 Inclusive education | en |
| dc.title | Inclusive education approaches in a local context : a practitioner's experience in two elementary schools in Japan : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Inclusive Education at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |
| massey.contributor.author | Nozue, Akiko | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Inclusive Education | en |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Massey University | en |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | en |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Education (MEd) | en |