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'Be beside Me': Exploring Children and Young People's Visions for Belonging and Citizenship
- Source :
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Issues in Educational Research . 2023 33(4):1362-1379. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This paper reports on a study which focused on surveying children and young people (aged 4 to 17) regarding their experiences of childhood, schooling, family, and community. Participants focused on the importance of their connections to fellow children and young people, their families, and their educators. They identified ways for adults to care for them and to create connectedness and belonging whether at home or school. Participants also spoke to the value of their voices and views, and expressed a desire to be respected and recognised, whether on a personal level or with reference to broader systems such as government. Throughout the study, participants expressed appreciation regarding the opportunity to engage in research that explicitly focused on seeking and honouring their voices and views. For instance, one secondary-aged student stated, "Children can make a difference by sharing their perspective and expressing the way the world feels to them." Recommendations are posed which have heightened relevance for educators, school leaders, and parents/carers. These relate to school culture, learning and teaching, caring for children, and relating to children.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0313-7155 and 1837-6290
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Issues in Educational Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1410512
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires