remediersoner

Remediersoner is a term used in some Nordic educational and social-service contexts to describe individuals who participate in remediation programs aimed at addressing learning gaps, skill deficits, or barriers to employment and social reintegration. The word is a compound of remedial (remediation) and personer/personer (people), reflecting a focus on targeted support rather than generic schooling.

In practice, remediersoner can include learners in remedial education, such as literacy, numeracy, or digital skills programs, as well as adults undergoing vocational retraining or cognitive rehabilitation in health and social care settings. The concept is often linked to formal assessment, individualized learning plans, and ongoing progress monitoring, with programs delivered through schools, adult education centers, or community organizations.

Program design for remediersoner commonly emphasizes accessibility, flexibility, and person-centered goals. Interventions may combine tutoring, small-group instruction, mentoring, and workplace simulations, alongside supports for barriers such as language, health, or transportation. Outcomes typically focus on improved academic attainment, readiness for standard curricula, certification, or progress toward paid employment.

The term is not universally used in English-language literature and may vary in emphasis across countries. Debates surrounding remediersoner address issues such as stigma associated with remediation, the adequacy of resources, and the evidence base for long-term effectiveness. Proponents argue that well-implemented remediation can prevent dropout, reduce unemployment, and promote social inclusion, while critics caution against labeling and uneven program quality. See also remedial education, cognitive remediation, and vocational rehabilitation.