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学科	教育文化学科	ゼミ教員名	WILLIAM ROBERT STEVENSON III	年度	2016年度
タイトル	The Role of Japanese Primary School in a Multicultural Society

内容	In the multicultural world today, it is practically impossible to discuss modern social developments without reference to the word “multiculturalism”. Japan is no exception. In today’s Japan, it is not unusual to see foreign people in daily life. The Japanese government values the role of educational field, especially primary school. However, some articles pointed out that the Japanese educational system is not enough to play a role. In this paper, using the example of Canada, this thesis explores how Japan might use primary education to promote the concept of multiculturalism. Japanese educational system for foreign students is called “Toridashi-Ky?iku”, teaching them Japanese culture and let them in Japanese society (“D?ka-Seisaku).” In contrast, Canadian educational system is called “multicultural education”, where students have a chance to share their background and get an idea of multicultural awareness. To cultivate people who has the idea, the Government needs to start education not only for foreign student, but a majority of student (Japanese students) in primary school education.

内容

In the multicultural world today, it is practically impossible to discuss modern social developments without reference to the word “multiculturalism”. Japan is no exception. In today’s Japan, it is not unusual to see foreign people in daily life. The Japanese government values the role of educational field, especially primary school. However, some articles pointed out that the Japanese educational system is not enough to play a role. In this paper, using the example of Canada, this thesis explores how Japan might use primary education to promote the concept of multiculturalism. Japanese educational system for foreign students is called “Toridashi-Ky?iku”, teaching them Japanese culture and let them in Japanese society (“D?ka-Seisaku).” In contrast, Canadian educational system is called “multicultural education”, where students have a chance to share their background and get an idea of multicultural awareness. To cultivate people who has the idea, the Government needs to start education not only for foreign student, but a majority of student (Japanese students) in primary school education.

講評	Befitting a seminar dedicated to examining educational developments on a global scale, this year’s graduation theses span a world of topics. Several examine how cultures change (or remain the same) as they cross traditional borders. Some focus on educational practices specific to Japan, looking to place them in a global context. Others look at global trends that, for one reason or another, have yet to be fully integrated into Japan. Two papers are comparative studies, contrasting policies across national borders. The most popular theme this year was ESD, with a total of four related papers. Several papers rely heavily on newspaper archives, while others are based primarily on interviews. All of the papers contain sections that are thoroughly original, evidencing the effort of seminar members to either work with new topics or take new approaches to more familiar themes. Naturally, in addition to the normal challenges of researching and writing, all of the students wrote their final papers in English using at least some English-language materials. I am proud of the students’ work and convinced that the process of researching and writing has enrichened their intellectual growth. Well done!

講評

Befitting a seminar dedicated to examining educational developments on a global scale, this year’s graduation theses span a world of topics. Several examine how cultures change (or remain the same) as they cross traditional borders. Some focus on educational practices specific to Japan, looking to place them in a global context. Others look at global trends that, for one reason or another, have yet to be fully integrated into Japan. Two papers are comparative studies, contrasting policies across national borders. The most popular theme this year was ESD, with a total of four related papers. Several papers rely heavily on newspaper archives, while others are based primarily on interviews. All of the papers contain sections that are thoroughly original, evidencing the effort of seminar members to either work with new topics or take new approaches to more familiar themes. Naturally, in addition to the normal challenges of researching and writing, all of the students wrote their final papers in English using at least some English-language materials. I am proud of the students’ work and convinced that the process of researching and writing has enrichened their intellectual growth. Well done!

キーワード1	Multiculturalism
キーワード2	Multicultural awareness
キーワード3	Primary school education
キーワード4	Equal relationship
キーワード5	Majority students