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Inclusion

A Critique of Selected National Policy Frameworks

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Part of the book series: Studies in Inclusive Education ((STUIE,volume 18))

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In educational policies in Europe, “inclusion” is a central term, its frequency only being surpassed by that of “quality”, and often the two are seen as the same. This reflects the urgent need in most European countries to meet the demands of their increasingly diverse populations.

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Ottesen, E. (2013). Inclusion. In: Leadership for Inclusive Education. Studies in Inclusive Education, vol 18. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-134-4_8

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