Inclusion for immigrant students with special educational needs (SEN) is a neglected area of research. This edited volume addresses this problem, providing up-to-date insights into the provided support and special needs education (SNE) for immigrant students in different contexts of the Nordic countries.

This important book explores the diversity of student experiences, addressing both compulsory schools and vocational education, and examines how different Nordic countries conceptualise and approach support and SNE for immigrant students. Readers will get an opportunity to read various studies that address gaps in the realisation of inclusion and special need education. This book initiates a dialogue on generating new knowledge, approaches, and methods to expand the flexibility necessary to implement a fully inclusive education. The book offers research that includes strong theoretical and practical frameworks, interviews, interventions, assessments, case studies as well as offers future directions for inclusive and special needs education.

By exploring the process of inclusion and special needs education in the Nordic countries, this book is an essential read for those who intend to deepen their understanding and to enact inclusion, and the development of special needs education for immigrant students.

Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

About the Author

Natallia Bahdanovich Hanssen is a professor in special needs education at Nord University in Bodo, Norway. Her research interests include special needs education, inclusive education, comparative studies, developmental language disorders, music and special educational needs practices.

Heidi Harju-Luukkainen (University of Jyvaskyla and Nord University) holds a Ph.D. in education, special education teacher qualification, and a qualification in leadership and management from Finland. She has published more than 270 international books, journal articles, and reports as well as worked on more than 40 projects globally. Her research areas are special needs education, early childhood education, justice in education, and international student assessments.

Christel Sundqvist is an associate professor and senior university lecturer in special needs education at Abo Akademi University, Finland. Her research interests include inclusive education with a special focus on the special education teacher's professional role, multi-professional collaboration, and consultation in special needs education.

Reviews

'If you are looking for a book that provides insights into the challenges faced by immigrant students with special education needs in the Nordic countries, and the strategies employed by the educational systems to address these challenges, then go no further. "Inclusion and Special Education Needs Education for Immigrant Students in the Nordic Countries" edited by Hanssen, Harju-Luukkainen and Sundqvist is the book that you cannot miss. The authors in this book draw on their extensive expert research and real-world examples to demonstrate the importance of inclusive and equitable education practices for immigrant students. The book offers both policy examples and practical advice on how schools and educators can support students, including suggestions for effective teacher training, collaboration with parents and communities.'

Professor Sivanes Phillipson Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Education, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, Swinburne University of Technology

'This timely volume provides current, research-informed portraits of inclusive education for immigrant children and students across different grade levels, instructional settings and areas of challenge. Each chapter resonates with the voices of multilingual students and puts forth school-based practices and system level policies that provide a road map towards removing barriers and optimizing the educational experiences for and the wellbeing of these students. Researchers, policy-makers and practitioners will welcome this very informative guide.'

Cristina Sanchez-Lopez, Paridad Education Consulting and DePaul University, Chicago

Book Information
ISBN 9781032355900
Author Natallia Bahdanovich Hanssen
Format Paperback
Page Count 298
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 340g