Research Fields and Themes
Research Field
Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, Social Inclusion
Main research topics conducted:
- Middle School Students' Perceptions of Stuttering
Funded research (2005-2008)
- Identification and Discrimination of Stuttering Core Behaviors
2006-2009 International joint research
- Research on the content, method, and evaluation of instruction in language disorder education - Toward the creation of a guidebook for language disorder education practice
2008-2009 National Institute for Special Needs Education, Research Project B
- Research on the promotion of special needs education in international schools
2009-2009 Satake Educational Research Grant
- Communication Styles of Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as Recounted by Surviving Partners: A Phenomenological Study
2007-2011 Other research programs
- A Study on Auditory Perception Boundary between Stuttering and Normal Speech by Listeners
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 2008-2011
- Predominantly Related to Cross-Cultural Investigations with the Behavior Assessment Battery for Children and Adults
Other Research Programs 2008-2014
- Support for Development of World-Class Japanese Character and Dignity Education
2010-2012 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- The Development of the Public Opinion Survey of Human Attributes-Stuttering (POSHA-S)
2011-2014 International joint research
- Elucidation of the symptoms of language disorder and exploration of its therapy considering the universality and individuality of language
2011-2014 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- Theoretical and Evidence-Based Approaches to Dignity Education in a Nine-Year Community Collaboration
2011-2013 Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- Development of a comprehensive stuttering evaluation method to improve the quality of life of children who stutter
2012-2014 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- Development of a comprehensive testing battery for young children and students who stutter
2012-2015 Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Ongoing Research Themes
- Development of a learning support program for preschool developmentally disabled children
2017-2020 The 24th Hiroshima Venture Grant Funded research, Principal Investigator
- Development of role models for a Japanese-style inclusive education system based on universal design for learning
2018-2019 The Nissei Foundation for the Healthy Development of Children and Youth Funded Research PI
- Developmental research on effective classroom teaching and teacher training system for high school students who stutter
2017-2021 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Fundamental Research (B), Principal Investigator
- Developmental research on elementary school foreign language education curriculum for the construction of an inclusive education system
2017-2020 Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Challenging Research (Budding Researchers), Principal Investigator
- Learning and employment support for students with developmental disabilities using working memory theory
2017-2020 Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Research Associate
- A comprehensive study on the configuration of learning workspaces that promote the creation and evolution of knowledge in the classroom
2017-2021 Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Research Associate
Research themes of graduation theses, graduation dissertations, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations of the students I have supervised
Academic Year 2008/2009
| Shimomura, Miyuki |
A Case Study of Articulation Instruction for Children with Down Syndrome: Improvement of /k/ Sound and Change in Communicative Motivation [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Murakami, Aya |
A Study on the Analysis of Error Patterns in Verb Conjugation and Its Instruction for Children with Hearing Impairment: Application of Instructional Strategies for Japanese Language Learners [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Noda, Hiroko |
A Study on the Checklist of Joint Attention Development in Young Children and Students with Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Haizuka, Yoko |
A Study of Math Instruction for Students Diagnosed with Developmental Gerstmann Syndrome [Graduation Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2009/2010
| Okada, Ayumi |
Moral Education for Children with Hearing Impairment [Graduation Thesis].
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| Saito, Ai |
How to Support Students and Graduates of the High School Division of Special Needs Schools for the Deaf to Adapt to the Society [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Itofuji, Ritsuko |
Effectiveness of Articulation Instruction for Children with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Nagadome, Ayaka |
A Supplementary Material for Reading Difficulties: An Attempt to Introduce PIC Symbols into Japanese Language Textbooks [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Matsutani, Norie |
A Case Study of Articulation Instruction for Children with Down Syndrome: Instruction for Improvement of /s/ and /dz/ Sounds [Graduation Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2010/2011
| Okumura, Naoko |
The Process of Acceptance of Disabilites by Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Phenomenological Approach [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Shinoda, Waka |
Teaching Materials Used in Music in the Elementary School Division in Special Needs Schools for the Deaf. |
| Nakaya, Shiori |
A Literature Study on Reading Instruction for Students with Hearing Impairment: An Analysis of the Commonalities on the Effective Instructions for Reading Difficulties in Children with Hearing Impairment and Those with Learning Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Fukayama, Shohei |
How to Understand Disabilities in order to Create a Good Relationship between Children with and without Disabilities: Through Disclosures in Regular Classrooms in Elementary Schools [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Fujii, Hitomi |
Teaching Particles to Children with Hearing Impairment: From the Perspectives of Japanese Language Education [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Matsunaga, Yuri |
Reading the Intentions of Others through Gaze and Pointing in Children with Autism [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Sakaedani, Nami |
Acceptance Process of Disability of Mothers with Adult Mentally Handicapped Children: Through Life Stories of Mothers in the Past, Present and Future [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Matsutani, Norie |
A Study on the Elementary School Resource Rooms in Special Needs Education: Support System Based on the Concept of "Special Needs Classroom " [Graduation Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2011/2012
| Kondo, Kumiko |
A Literature Study on Stumbling Blocks and Support for Children with Mathematical Difficulties in Solving Text Problems [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Tanaka, Miho |
Image Formation of Case Particles Using Sign Language Particles for Children with Hearing Impairemt: From the Perspective of Japanese Language Education]. |
| Miyawaki, Mika |
A Study of Stumbling Blocks in Reading and Their Support for Children with Developmental Dyslexia [Graduation Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2012/2013
| Okazaki Riko |
Prospects for Moral Education in education for Students with Hearing Impairment: A Comparative Study with Overseas Research and Practice [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Noda, Arisa |
Phonological Awareness and Its Support in Developmental Dysarthria and Dyslexia [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Yoshitake, Ayano |
Phonological awareness and its support in developmental dysarthria and dyslexia [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Hitomi Nozaki |
A Study on the Way of Collaboration and Classroom Practice in Interaction and Collaborative Learning [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Ayano Yoshitake |
A Study on the Way of Collaboration in Classroom Instruction [Thesis] (Completed) |
| Okumura, Naoko |
Teachers' Recognition and Support for the Change of Parents' Needs in the Process of Accepting Children’s Disabilities [Master's Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2013/2014
| Idebuchi, Kayako |
Development of a Comorbidity Prevention Tool for High School Students with or Suspected of Having Developmental Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Ohgami, Rumi |
Research on Teaching to Promote Text Comprehension in Children with Hearing Impairment: Aiming to Improve Their Reasoning Abilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Takatori, Koki |
Perspectives on the Schooling Environment for Students with Disabilities through the Construction of an Inclusive Education System [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Hiraike, Miho |
Analysis and Teaching Methods of Stumbling Blocks in Vocabulary Acquisition for Children with Hearing Impairment [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Fujisawa, Miho |
Communication Support for Children with Hearing Impairment and Intellectual Disability: Through the Use of Tablet Devices [Graduation Thesis].
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| Miyazaki, Seiko |
Changes in the Social Skills of Children with Autism by Introducing Imitation Instructions [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Kishimoto, Chihiro |
A Study on the Way of Teaching to Promote the Understanding of Stuttering: For the Environmental Adjustment of Students who Stutter [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Suzuki, Takanobu |
A Study on the Expertise of Teachers Engaged in the Education of Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Physical Disabilities: Through a Questionnaire Survey of Teachers in Charge of Multiple-Disability Classes at a Special Needs School (Intellectual Disabilities) [Graduation Thesis] |
| Teramoto, Takahiro |
English Education for Children with Learning Disabilities→ [Graduation Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2014/2015
| Arai, Natsuki |
A Study on Communication Attitudes of Students who Stutter: Focusing on the Relationship between Severity, Cognition, and Teaching Methods [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Ukawa, Yukari |
Teaching to Improve Reasoning and Articulation Skills in Free Conversation of Students with Down Syndrome [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Kanda, Takeshi |
Current Status and Issues of Support for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in the Inclusive Era: Focusing on Visual Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Gendai, Eri |
Current Status and Prospects of Efforts for Career Education, Employment, and Workplace Retention of People with Hearing Disabilities: Results of an Attitude Survey of Employers and Employees [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Nagai, Chikako |
Practice of Multifaceted and Comprehensive Approach for Children who Stutter: Based on the Evaluation by CALMS Model [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Honda, Akira |
An Examination of Effective Instruction to Prevent Reading Difficulties: Through the Organization of Vocabulary Instruction Methods for Children with Hearing Impairment [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Watanabe, Aika |
Teaching Autistic Children with Intellectual Disabilities to Develop Theory of Mind and Improve Interpersonal Social Skills [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Berrocal Rossy Valeska |
Guidance for English Teachers on Understandig, Managing, Teaching and Assessing Leaning Disabilities [graduation thesis]. |
| Saori Tamura |
Development of a Handbook for "School Support and Center Functions" in Special Needs Schools [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Koyama, Chikako |
Research on Collaboration between Occupational Therapists and Teachers in Special Needs Education: Evaluation and Development of Practice [Doctoral Dissertation]. |
Academic Year 2015/2016
| Itami, Kento |
Research on Education for Understanding of Disabilities for Children Enrolled in Regular Classrooms: Practice through Simulated Experience of Disabilities and Verification of Its Effects [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Ono, Yukari |
Desirable Methods of Classroom Management that Take into Account the Diversity of Children's Learning [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Kanemitsu, Yuki |
Research on How to Support Children with Disabilities and Their Siblings Based on Their Needs [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Kinoshita, Ryoga |
Support for the Acquisition of Number Concepts for Children with Both Intellectual Disabilities and Hearing Disabilities: Through Equal Distribution and Counting [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Nakashima, Rina |
The Actual Situation and Issues of Foreign Language Activities in Special Needs Schools for the Hearing Impaired: Through a Questionnaire Survey of Teachers [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Harada, Hikari |
Research on the Contents of Instruction for Young Children Who Stutter [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Matsuo, Saki |
Language Learning for Hearing Impaired Children from the Perspective of Japanese Language Education: An Interview with a Japanese Class Teacher [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Basister, Pampelon Michel |
Japan's Education Practices for Gifted Students and Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics [Research Thesis]. |
| Madoka Izumi |
A Study on the Desirable Way of Simulating Disabilities in Education for Understanding Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Miyamoto, Tatsuya |
A Study on the Consideration and Device of Exchange and Joint Learning in Special Needs Classrooms in Elementary Schools [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Sukemitsu, Yumi |
Math Instruction for Children with Learning Difficulties in Regular Classrooms: Verification of the Effects of Practices that Meet Various Educational Needs [Master's Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2016/2017
| Kato, Anna |
A Study on the Differences in Semantic Understanding and Usage Tendency of Verbs between Children with and without Hearing Impairment |
| Suzuki, Reina |
How Classroom Teachers Can Provide Rational Consideration Based on the Needs of Middle and High School Students Who Stutter [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Honda, Ayaka |
Practice of Teaching Writing to Children with Hearing Impairment: Guidance to the Conception and Composition Stage Using the Language Association Method [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Morimoto, Sae |
A Study of Comprehensive Communication Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Tamura, Midori |
A Study of Exchange and Collaborative Learning in Elementary Schools: The Nature of Collaborative Learning in Academic Subjects [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Shoko Toyoda |
Support and Evaluation for Students with Learning Difficulties in Junior High School English Department [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Hasegawa, Nanami |
A Study on the Way of Inclusive Society: School Education in Japan and Italy [Graduation Thesis] |
| Nishida, Ikuyo |
A Study of Inclusion in Regular Junior High School Classrooms: Toward the Creation of Tolerant Classrooms [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Gong, Shuang Mei |
Significance and Effectiveness of Peer Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Building Relationships with Peers of the Same Generation [Graduation Thesis] |
| Arai, Natsuki |
An Examination of the Effectiveness of Stuttering Instruction: A Meta-Analysis of a Case Study [Master's Thesis]. |
| Yano, Maiko |
Research on Hardiness and Resilience of People who Stutter: From the Perspective of Communication Attitudes [Master's Thesis]. |
| Makgopela, Maria Tselane Selina |
Support Services for Students with Disabilities in Techincal Vocational Education and Training Colleges in South Africa [Master's Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2017/2018
| Takane, Aoi |
Current Status and Issues of Japanese Language Instruction for Young Children with Hearing Impairment: Analysis of Practical Cases According to Age, Modes of Communication, and Activity Contents [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Morizumi, Harumi |
Research on the Problems Faced by Siblings of Children with Disabilities, the Necessity of Support, and How to Support Them [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Manabe, Satoyasu |
Achievements and Challenges of Inclusive Childcare from the Perspective of IEAT [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Siddik, Md. Abu Bakor |
Challenges Faced by Teachers towards Implementing Inclusive Education in Classroom: Public Schools in Bangladesh [Master's Thesis]. |
| Oda, Momoko |
The Influence of Phonological Factors Related to the Onset of Stuttering on the Reading Performance and Speech Ease of People who Stutter [Master's Thesis]. |
| Tatsuta, Mizuho |
FFactors Influencing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Denmark and Japan: From the Perspective on Personal and Environmental Characteristics [Doctoral Dissertation]. |
Academic Year 2018/2019
| Kiyomitsu, Mami |
A Study on the Sense of Adjustment and Specific Support for Children with Developmental Disabilities Enrolled in Regular Classrooms in Elementary and Middle Schools [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Suzuki, Kanari |
Psychological Changes in Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: An Analysis of Research on Acceptance of Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Fujimoto, Kaho |
Issues and Support for Discussion Activities between Children with Normal Hearing and Those with Hearing Loss in Regular Classrooms [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Matsuoka, Reina |
Considerations for Education on Understanding Disabilities in the Regular Classroom [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Kinugasa, Tomoyo |
Support for Obsessive Behaviors Leadig Difficulties in the Lives of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Morimoto, Noriko |
How to Create a School to Realize Inclusion [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Iva, Nandya Atika |
The Attitudes of Secondary School Science Teachers toward Teaching Diverse Students in General Education Classrooms in Banjarnegara Regency, Indonesia [Master's Thesis]. |
| Gong, Shuang Mei |
A Study on the Actual Situation and Problems of "Learning in Regular Class" in Elementary Schools in Southwest China [Master's Thesis]. |
| Restuti, Maulida |
Teacher and School Principal Attitudes towards Implementation of Inclusive Education: A Study at Primary Schools in Banyumas Regency , Central Java, Indonesia [Master's Thesis]. |
Academic Year 2019/2020
| Sakamoto, Ayaka |
A Study on the Support for Children with Hearing Impairment for the Improvement and Enhancement of Foreign Language Education in Elementary Schools [Graduation Thesis] |
| Yoshizawa, Nanami |
The Actual Situation of Anxiety and Psychological Assistance for People who Stutter in Late Adolescence [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Watanabe, Shinpei |
Examination of the Response to Bullying and Teasing for Children Who Stutter [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Suarez Hernandez, Rosa Maria |
Practices of Preschool Teachers Which Promote Self-Determination in Children with Intellectual Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Chen, Yu |
A Study on Burnout Factors of Special Needs School Teachers in Sichuan Province, China: Relationships with Students and Teacher Efficacy [Master's Thesis]. |
| Diop, Moussa |
Instructional Programs and Service Delivery for Students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in Senegal [Master's Thesis]. |
| Mamotjoka, Joyce Morai |
Strategies for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Learners to Learn English Writing Composition Skills in Schools for the Deaf in Lesotho [Master's thesis Master's Thesis]. |
| Pov, Sokunrith |
Factors Influencing Dropout at Lower Secondary Schools in Rural Cambodia [Master's Thesis]. |
| Ediyanto |
The Development of an Instrument to Measure Indonesian Teachers' Attitudes toward Inclusive Education [Doctoral Dissertation]. |
Academic Year 2020/2021
| Kawano, Ayane |
Influence of Relationships with Social Minorities on Basic Self-Esteem and Other-Esteem in Late Adolescence: Focusing on Relationships with People with Disabilities [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Matsubara, Miyuu |
Current Status and Issues of Support Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A Literature Review Based on the Three Perspectives of Relevant Systems, Characteristics of Different Types of Disabilities, and Changes in Users [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Shibuya, Sachie |
Methods to Promote Understanding of Disabilities of Children who Stutter in Early Childhood by the Surrounding Adults [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Shindo, Suzu |
Secondary Problems of Students Who Stutter and Methods of Instructional Support ［Graduation Report］. |
| Fujiwara, Yuko |
Research on the education of understanding disabilities in regular elementary school classes: Proposal of a six-year program for understanding disabilities and classes incorporating tactile experiences ［Graduation Report］. |
| Murayama, Ayane |
Examination of teaching methods in music class to enrich each student’s diverse learning: Focusing on the area of singing ［Graduation Report］. |
| Wulandary, Verra |
Applying Mnemonic to Help Students with Mathematics Difficulties Memorizing the Basic Multiplication Facts [Master's Thesis]. |
| Mullis, Joy Christa |
Sociocultural Perspectives on Autism between Japanese and U.S. Professionals Using TEACCH and ABA Approaches ［Master’s Thesis］. |
| Yang, Dan |
Employment Support for Students with Hearing Impairment in China: Based on a Survey of Current and Former Students [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Almutairi, Talea Areej |
A Proposed Framework for a Post-Secondary Education Program for Students with Intellectual Disability at a University in Saudi Arabia: Program Components, Organization, and Evaluation ［Doctoral Dissertation］. |
| Katada, Toshiaki |
The Nurturing Process of Fathers and Mothers with Children Who Stutter: The Influence of the Sense of Collaboration and Mutual Cooperation in the Upbringing of Couples and the Intervention by Professionals [Doctoral Dissertation]. |
Academic Year 2021/2022
| Okada, Megumi |
Verbal Difficulties of Children with Hearing Impairment in Arithmetic Sentences and Their Instruction: Through Analysis of Textbook Sentences by Readability [Graduation Thesis] |
| Kakoi, Kenta |
Challenges and Prospects of ForeignLanguage Education in Elementary Schools for Special Needs Children with Hearing Impairment [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Zukeran, Haruka |
Examining Effective Recovery Measures from Communication Breakdowns between People with Multiple Disabilities and People with Normal Hearing [Graduation Thesis]. |
Dwi, Fatmawati |
Parental Acceptance and Views on Education for Children with Special Needs in Public Special Schools in Banjarnegara, Central Java, Indonesia [Master's Thesis]. |
| Chea, Samuth |
Parental Acceptance and Views on Education for Children with Special Needs in Public Special Schools in Banjarnegara, Central Java, Indonesia [Master's Thesis]. |
| Zhang, Xinwei |
A Study on the Attitudes of Elementary and Secondary School Teachers toward Inclusive Education in China: Focusing on Tianjin City [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Zhang, Jia Lu |
A Study on Parents’ Sense of Fulfillment and Burden in Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Through a Survey of Nanjing City and Surrounding Areas in China [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Zun Wai Oo |
Understanding Attitudes and Self-Efficacy of Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers Towards Inclusive Education in Japan [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Siddik, Md. Abu Bakor |
Components of Professional Development Empowering Bangladeshi Government Primary School Teachers to Promote Inclusive Education [Doctoral Dissertation]. |
Academic Year 2022
| Ueda, Satoshi |
Psychological Stress and Coping Behaviors in Interpersonal Relationships of People with Hearing Loss [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Uchiyama, Haruna |
A Review of Support for Adults Who Stutter Based on a Multifaceted and Comprehensive Model [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Tomoura Sakura |
Topics to be Learned by University Students Who Aim to Become Elementary or Middle School Teachers from the First-Level Courses in Special Needs Education: Focusing on the Contents of Learning Related to Education for Students with Hearing Impairment [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Yoshimi, Ren |
Supports and Accommodations at School Based on the Actual Conditions of Individual Students with Selective Mutism [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Wakatsuki Tetsutaro |
A Review of Comprehensive Sex Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Monobe Mihoko |
Methods of Support for Children with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Attachment Disorder [Graduation Thesis]. |
| Mori, Mizuki |
Perceptions of High School Teachers about Special Needs Education: From Interviews with In-Service Teachers ［Graduation Report］. |
| Zhou, Jin |
A Survey Study on the Views of English Learning of Students Enrolled in a Specialized Course for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at a Chinese University [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Wen, Wanjun |
Collaboration between middle school teachers in charge of resource rooms in speech-language disorders and regular classroom teachers and subject teachers [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Kawano, Ayane |
Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Persons with Disabilities of Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pursuing Teaching Licensure [Master’s Thesis]. |
| Suhendri |
Effectiveness of In-on-in Professional Development in Inclusive Education for Inclusive Kindergarten Principals in Indonesia ［Doctoral Dissertation］. |
