Comparing Norwegian and International Work Inclusion

Learning outcome(s):

Can compare and critique international differences in work inclusion

Suggested literature:

Ellenkamp, Brouwers, E. P. ., Embregts, P. J. C. ., Joosen, M. C. ., & van Weeghel, J. (2016). Work environment-related factors in obtaining and maintaining work in a competitive employment setting for employees with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 26(1), 56–69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-015-9586-1

Wass, S., Safari, M. C., Haugland, S., & Omland, H. O. (2021). Transitions from school to sheltered employment in Norway – Experiences of people with intellectual disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49(3), 373–382. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12414

Freddolino, P. P., Moxley, D. P., & Hyduk, C. A. (2004). A differential model of advocacy in social work practice. Families in Society, 85(1), 119-128.

Voermans, Taminiau-Bloem, E. F., Giesbers, S. A. H., & Embregts, P. J. C. M. (2021). The value of competitive employment: In-depth accounts of people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34(1), 239–249. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12802

Sveinsdottir, V., Bull, H. C., Evensen, S., Reme, S. E., Knutzen, T., & Lystad, J. U. (2020). A short history of individual placement and support in Norway. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 43(1), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.1037/prj0000366

Learning activity:

Split the articles addressing work inclusion programs between you. After reviewing your assigned article, orally present specific concepts addressed in your article to the other student. Following this, address pros and cons of the different international approaches and work on developing an ideal example of an inclusive work environment together.

Additional resources:

Makerspaces as Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Learning Environments: The DOIT Learning Program

Geser, Guntram; Eva-Maria Hollauf; Hornung-Prähauser, Veronika; Schön, Sandra; Vloet, Frank.

Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education; Daugavpils Vol. 10, Iss. 2, (2019): 60-71. DOI:10.2478/dcse-2019-0018

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