Remote teaching and school refusal behavior – lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

Hansen, Ulla Irene; Larsen, Kenneth; Sundberg, Hanne; Munkhaugen, Ellen Kathrine

doi:10.2478/sjcapp-2022-0014

Abstract

When the Norwegian government closed down schools and kindergartens in response to the increased spread of COVID-19, the use of homeschooling raised concerns about students with school refusal behavior and the school system’s ability to address their special needs in these circumstances. Six students referred to the school absenteeism team were interviewed about their circumstances, using an author-developed interview. The results indicate that the students rated homeschooling as very satisfactory. Students with school refusal behavior participated in homeschooling and their attendance continued during the initial reopening of schools.

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Remote teaching and school refusal behavior – lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

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