Support for Learning
Volume 24, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 111-117

Experiencing inclusion within a Northern Ireland secondary school: The perspectives of migrant students from four European countries (Article)

Quinn U. , Wakefield P.*
  • a Centre for Education and Inclusion Studies, Institute of Education, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom
  • b Centre for Education and Inclusion Studies, Institute of Education, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom

Abstract

The article focuses upon a small-scale research project undertaken in a Northern Ireland secondary school. Using a questionnaire, the article explores the views of a sample of young people from four European countries who are enrolled at the school, regarding the school's inclusive policy and associated practices. In recent years, Northern Ireland has experienced a significant increase in the number of migrant families that have settled in the province; this has presented schools with a challenge as to how their policies on inclusion are capable of embracing the needs of students with different cultural experiences and expectations. It is apparent that the school has made a considerable investment to provide a positive experience for these students. Likewise, it is evident that there are both financial and staff development implications associated with creating an inclusive school culture. © Journal Compilation © 2009 NASEN.

Author Keywords

Migrants Inclusión Friendship Bullying Learning

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-69249209852&doi=10.1111%2fj.1467-9604.2009.01410.x&partnerID=40&md5=4d40d633510b8b0e0fef6f3a80b2f938

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9604.2009.01410.x
ISSN: 02682141
Original Language: English