An Exploratory Study of the CRPD Distribution on Human Rights Education Content for Students in South Korea

ObjectivesThis study aimed to analyze intervention studies and educational materials on human rights education for students with disabilities in South Korea within the perspective of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).MethodsA systematic review of the literature was conducted from 2007 to 2022. School-based intervention studies on human rights education of students with disabilities and educational materials on this topic for both students with and without disabilities developed by the national and provincial offices of education were analyzed.ResultsLessons of the intervention studies and the educational materials for students on the rights of persons with disabilities reflecting specific article(s) of the CRPD were derived from this systematic review. Based on the findings of relations with CRPD, strengths and weaknesses in human rights education for persons with disabilities in schools were identified.ConclusionsFuture directions for the development of educational programs and materials for advocating the rights of students with disabilities and for improving disability awareness were discussed in the context of inclusive education.