일본 이주 배경 청소년 교육 정책의 변화와 지역적 실천에 대한 고찰 = Changes in Japan’s Education Policies for Migrant Children and Their Local-level Implementation

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study provides an overview of the current situation of migrant children in Japan and examines the policies and activities undertaken by the Japanese government, local governments, and NPOs to create an inclusive education system. Following the introduction of the “Specified Skilled Worker” visa system in 2019, the Japanese government declared the need to design policies and systems based on the premise that “migrant children will reside in Japan in the future as members of a multicultural society and contribute to shaping Japan.” As a result, integrating them into the public education system has become a key policy focus. To build a foundation for inclusive education, local governments provide school-related information in multiple languages and operate various programs to support Japanese language learning tailored to the proficiency levels of migrant children. NPOs are also working to create the ibasho, i.e. public spaces where these children can safely live while learning Japanese. Through a case analysis of the Nagoya region, this study highlights that an important characteristic of the current education initiatives for migrant children in Japan is the interconnection between language learning support activities and daily life support activities.