Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Murakami, Yui
Author's Email Address	doradorayui@hotmail.com
URN	etd-03262007-154020
Title	Comparison and Analysis of Special Education in the United States and Japan
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Childhood Education, Reading and Disability Services, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Bruce M. Menchetti Committee Chair Barbara Edwards Committee Member Stephanie Al Otaiba Committee Member
Keywords	Disability History Culture United States Japan Special Education Comparison Analysis
Date of Defense	2007-03-14
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract 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.
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