Children and Youth Who Challenge School

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should have

• acquired knowledge of the historical and ideological developments behind the aim "a school for all"
• basic knowledge of the conditions of different groups and individuals in society and their importance for daily school life
• developed knowledge and understanding of children and adolescents who challenge school
• acquired knowledge of strategies to create environments for pupils' development and learning

Content

The course contains orientation in social progress, education policy, processes of change and steering documents in a national and international perspective. The concepts of normality and deviation are problematised and discussed on the basis of different theoretical models. School and society resources in an inclusive school are problematised on the basis of ethical and legal positions. Daily school life is discussed based on the sex, ethnicity and class, among others. The roles and approaches of pupils and teachers in a school for all are also studied. Focus is on didactic research that may prepare the student for pupils who challenge school.