Inclusion (Inkludering)

The principle that all students, regardless of needs, should be taught in the regular classroom with adapted support.

Inclusion (inkludering) means that the school is adapted so that all students can participate in regular instruction, regardless of disability or other needs. It is not only about physical placement in the classroom but about the student being socially and educationally involved.

Debate

Inclusion is a goal in Swedish governing documents but is actively debated. Proponents argue that all students benefit from diversity in the classroom. Critics point out that inclusion without sufficient resources can mean that neither students with nor without support needs receive the instruction they require.

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