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Inclusive Education and Exclusionary Practices in Norwegian Schools

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

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The aim of this chapter is to discuss how inclusion in education is understood and practiced in Norway, in particular when special education is concerned, and what the present challenges are.

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Nes, K. (2017). Inclusive Education and Exclusionary Practices in Norwegian Schools. In: Dovigo, F. (eds) Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practices. Studies in Inclusive Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-857-0_4

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