A Case Study of a Code Club's Inclusion Policy and How It Is Implemented Online and in the Classroom

This paper investigates the implementation of an inclusion policy within both the online and code club classroom settings at Kodcentrum (Code Centre), a non-profit organization located in Sweden. The primary objectives of this study encompass the identification of key focus areas outlined in Kodcentrum's inclusion policy and the description of how these specific focus areas are translated into practice within Kodcentrum's digital platforms and code club classroom environment. To accomplish these research aims, a two-pronged approach was employed. Firstly, a content analysis of Kodcentrum's inclusion policy was conducted, revealing four primary areas of inclusion: 1) broadening participation and equal opportunity, 2) digital competence, 3) inclusive teaching, and 4) representation and diversity. Subsequently, an analysis of Kodcentrum's online platforms and interviews with practitioners were undertaken to illuminate the practical implementation of these four identified focus areas. The findings not only shed light on the strategies employed by Kodcentrum to address inclusive practices online and in the code club classroom but also underscore some inherent challenges associated with each area. The paper ends with a discussion of the broader implications of these findings beyond the specific case of Kodcentrum, providing a basis for future research in the field of inclusive non-formal computing education.