Inclusive Education in Norway: Historical Roots and Present Challenges

Abstract

This is the publisher's version of an article published in Journal of special education research. The article can be found on publisher's website by following this link: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/specialeducation/2/2/2_13-6/_article

In Norway, inclusion in education is seen in a wide sense as increasing learning and participation for all. e historical
 background of inclusion in a country with a long tradition for inclusinve schooling is reviewed but in this
 article inclusionary practices as well as exclusionary tendencies in the current situation are identi ed. Present
 challenges are discussed in national and international perspectives.