RSNE3001 – Inclusive Education and the Nordic Model
Course description
Course content
Areas of study include introduction to values, theoretical perspectives and organization of special needs education, in line with the Nordic welfare model and internationally agreed upon principles of inclusive education.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, you should have obtained knowledge about:
- different theoretical approaches to inclusion and inclusive practices
- ethical perspectives on inclusion and inclusive practices
- how inclusion and inclusive practices relate to barriers and obstacles for academic, social and emotional development and participation
Skills:
After completing the course, you should be able to:
- apply and share different theoretical approaches to inclusion and inclusive practices in practical and research-based contexts
- plan and revise individual and collective learning processes
General competence:
After completing the course, you should have obtained:
- competence in developing flexible curricula
- competence in ethical approaches to inclusion and inclusive practices
- competence to design, share and plan sustainable inclusive practices according to the UN developmental goals
Admission to the course
This course is open for international exchange students at Bachelor's level. Formal prerequisite: Completed first and second year of a bachelor's degree.
Overlapping courses
- 5 credits overlap with SNE3110 – Education for All (discontinued).
- 5 credits overlap with SNE3120 – Towards Inclusive Education (discontinued).
- 5 credits overlap with RSNE4001 – Inclusive Education and the Nordic Model.
Teaching
- Lectures
- Student group work
Compulsory activities:
- Written assignment in groups
The compulsory components must be completed and approved in order to sit the exam and are valid for three years.
Refer to the guidelines for attendance in compulsory teaching sessions.
Examination
The exam will consist of a written individual essay (6 hours home assignment).
Examination support material
All examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Pass/fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students with an approved reason for absence or who do not pass the ordinary exam will be given the opportunity to sit a postponed exam/resit exam. The postponed exam/resit exam is usually held within three months after the ordinary exam.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- How to use AI as a student
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem)
Oct. 15, 2026 3:33:11 PM