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Nanami Murata¹, Soma Sagara², Rinhi Higashiguchi³

¹Postgraduate Clinical Training Center, Wakayama Medical University Hospital, Wakayama, JPN.

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Summary

This study evaluated the inochi Gakusei Innovators Program (i-GIP), a project-based learning initiative designed to improve understanding of developmental disorders (DD) among students. The program successfully enhanced awareness and attitudes toward DD, highlighting the effectiveness of experiential learning.

Keywords:

developmental disorders education inclusiveness project-based learning stigma student

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Education
Developmental Psychology
Social Inclusion

Background:

Effective educational strategies for developmental disorders (DD) in young people are lacking in Japan.
Promoting understanding of DD is crucial for fostering an inclusive society.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the inochi Gakusei Innovators Program (i-GIP) for middle and high school students.
To identify strengths and weaknesses of the i-GIP program.
To assess changes in student attitudes toward developmental disorders post-program participation.

Main Methods:

Online semi-structured interviews were conducted with student participants, program managers, and individuals with DD or their families.
Inductive thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes and codes from the interview data.

Main Results:

Positive aspects included the project-based learning (PBL) approach, increased awareness and understanding of DD, and student engagement.
Areas for improvement involved program administration and specific DD-related challenges.
Participants reported positive shifts in attitudes and behaviors towards DD, alongside enhanced interpersonal relationships.

Conclusions:

Project-based learning is an effective method for educating young people about developmental disorders.
The i-GIP program shows promise in improving societal understanding and inclusivity regarding DD.