Listening to young refugees' experiences of education in Wales

McFadden, Catherine 2023. Listening to young refugees' experiences of education in Wales. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

Young refugees are often not considered as a distinct group of learners, although research shows that they face unique challenges in their education within the UK. There is little research on their educational experiences in Wales and fewer from their own points of view. Therefore, this research sought to explore young refugees’ experiences of education in Wales by listening to their voice. The study used a Narrative Inquiry approach to data collection and used ‘The Listening Guide’ to analyse the research. Four young refugees’ stories were gained and analysed using the four stages of the Listening Guide. The plot of their stories is presented alongside the voices within their stories, evidenced by I-poems. Contrapuntal voices and the wider context across all four stories are also discussed. From considering all four stories, overarching themes and experiences were identified: Facing challenges, determination to have better opportunities and the importance of connection and support. It is hoped that from the findings of the study provide educational professionals and Educational Psychologists a greater awareness of the experiences of young refugees in education which can develop their practice in supporting future young refugees’ experiences of education. Considerations of how to adapt an education environment that will support their resilience, as well as suggestions for practice at individual and whole setting levels are discussed.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	11 October 2023
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2023 08:17
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/163135

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