International Journal of Educational Development
Volume 66, 2019, Pages 70-77

Shelter in a storm: A case study exploring the use of psycho-social protection Strategies in non-formal refugee education in Lebanon (Article)

Greaves M.* , Nabhani M. , Bahous R.
  • a The Lebanese American University, Lebanon
  • b The Lebanese American University, Lebanon
  • c The Lebanese American University, Lebanon

Abstract

There is broad international consensus that education provides a pathway towards rehabilitation for children affected by conflict. However, educators working in the field of refugee education must negotiate the complexity of trauma and utilize psycho-social protection strategies if educational interventions are to be successful. This case-study explores how two teachers employ psycho-social protection strategies in the context of a non-formal refugee education program in Lebanon. The data shows how the two participating teachers draw upon their personal experiences as refugees when inductively creating educational practices that help to ensure the psycho-social wellbeing of the children in their care. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd

Author Keywords

Syrian refugeechildren Psycho social support Lebanon Non-formal education

Index Keywords

complexity refugee Child Welfare psychology educational development child care education policy Lebanon
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85061825573&doi=10.1016%2fj.ijedudev.2019.02.005&partnerID=40&md5=ebd5054c1a81028c9b78f3a2be4ff281
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.02.005
ISSN: 07380593
Original Language: English