Participation is a central issue in many schools. At the same time, it often remains unclear what exactly is meant by participation, where it actually takes place, and why it succeeds in some areas while remaining barely visible in others.
The following pages provide a systematic approach to understanding participation in everyday school life in a differentiated way, making it visible, and supporting its further development. At the same time, this approach provides a foundation for the analysis and development of participation in schools and other organisations.