Regarding the "subject teacher system," which is scheduled to be introduced in the 5th and 6th grades of elementary school from next year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Council of Experts has decided on foreign languages, science, and math, which have been considered as target subjects, and physical education. We have put together a draft report that includes a policy to add.
Regarding the "subject teacher system" taught by the teacher in charge for each subject like junior high school, the junior high school council = Central Education Council reported in January that foreign languages are required as subjects in elementary school. , as it requires a detailed guidance in accordance with the learning situation of children, foreign language to the prospect of the next fiscal year, science, wanted to full-fledged introduction in math.
In response to this, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Council of Experts, which has been discussing concretely, said in the draft report compiled on the 21st that the local governments that have implemented the "subject teacher system" in advance will improve the quality of lessons. , It is necessary to promote it because it leads to smooth connection to junior high school and reduction of the burden on teachers.
On top of that, regarding the subjects that should be prioritized, in addition to the foreign languages, science, and mathematics that have been examined so far, the difference in physical strength will widen in the upper grades, so we will respond individually while ensuring safety. It was included as a need for guidance.
In response to this draft report, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology plans to include related costs in the budget request for the next fiscal year toward the introduction of the "subject teacher system" in four subjects.