Introduction of Faculty (Faculty of Education, Department of Education and Welfare)

I was aiming to become a regular class teacher at an elementary school, but in my seventh year of employment, I became a homeroom teacher for a special needs class. I thought one by one about what kind of skills I should develop to suit each child in front of me, and what methods I could use to do so, and I created my own teaching materials and made progress. There were many things that didn't go well, and there were many days when I was worried. However, when I saw the children enthusiastic about the tasks I had created, and when I saw their happy faces when they were able to complete the tasks, I felt very fulfilled. I realized the fun of education where there are no fixed things to teach or teaching materials.

For 37 years, I have been involved in "education" for children with regular classes, intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sickly, hearing loss, multiple disabilities, etc. at elementary schools, special needs schools, and boards of education. As I thought about my long life, I began to think about the importance of using what I learned in school after graduation to live a fulfilling life in my own way. In order to create a place where people with various differences can live together, and to increase the number of human resources in the fields of education, welfare, and society that make this possible, we must understand and respond to the differences of each person. I became a university teacher because I wanted to spread the word about fun.

At Kansai International University, we have programs that will help you step up from the basics, even in areas where you are weak, from information gathering to writing essays. Also, this is a school that will support you to the fullest in helping you realize your dreams, including providing individual support. It is also a school where you can feel your growth. All you need is your motivation. If you find what you want to do, or if you don't have a clear focus but just want to do it desperately...the door is open to you.

Here are some examples of major lectures and consultations we have given so far. We gave lectures on the concept of special support and specific teaching methods to teachers, instructors, and assistants at elementary, junior high, and kindergartens, child care workers at nursery schools, and instructors at after-school children's clubs, after-school days, and transition support offices. Lectures on understanding people with disabilities, with a focus on developmental disabilities, in human rights training for local residents and PTAs, and training for children's welfare commissioners. Practical training for independent activities at special needs schools and special needs classes. Problem-solving and counseling regarding school attendance and career paths at kindergartens, schools, parent associations, etc. Consultation regarding support and management for administrators of schools and welfare facilities.