The Educational Situation and Issues of Children of International Students : Promotion of International Education Policies and Support System for Children of International Students

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  • 留学生の子どもが抱える教育上の困難を考える : 留学生受け入れ推進施策とその環境整備をめぐって
  • リュウガクセイ ノ コドモ ガ カカエル キョウイク ジョウ ノ コンナン オ カンガエル : リュウガクセイ ウケイレ スイシン シサク ト ソノ カンキョウ セイビ オ メグッテ

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The aim of this paper is to analyze and present the current educational situation and issues of children of international students and researchers in Sapporo, where the number of international students among foreign residents is quite high, and to consider the support system for them under the national policy for increasing the number of international student. While a number of Japanese language programs have been developed and designed for international students, the education for their children have been regarded as the one for foreign children living in Japan collectively. Although the Ministry of Education （MEXT） revised the related registrations and allow schools to have special curricular for students who need the special assistance for Japanese language education as their own necessities, it is still on the way to c omprehend their different needs. This paper examines previous research and educational policies for foreign children in Japan. Furthermore, using data from interviews with parents, teachers and volunteers in a primary school in Sapporo, we present and analyze the reality, problems and challenges that are faced by children of international students in their process of learning at Japanese schools. Particular attention is paid to the problems of language learning and language development of both Japanese and mother tongues with their parents’ recognitions and expectations for their children’s education and their plan of length for staying in Japan. In the final part of this paper, we consider that the international education policy should include more support for enhancing their living and experiences in Japan. It is necessary for them to remain studied or worked longer in Japan. For people who have not decided or are not able to decide the period for staying in Japan yet such as international students and researchers, the support system for their families, especially their children’s education might be one of the important factor whether they still remain in Japan or go back home or to another country. It is also needed to mention for having a corporative system for support these children in local society especially with universities.

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