Understanding and responding to diversity in the primary classroom : an international study

Autor:	Thomas Hofsaess, Neil Humphrey, Gun-Marie Wetso, Paul A. Bartolo, Vida Vilkiene, Peter Ale, Colin Calleja, Vera Janikova, Annemieke Mol Lous
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2006
Předmět:	International studies Multicultural education media_common.quotation_subject Primary education Solidarity Education Cultural pluralism -- Study and teaching Minorities -- Education Pedagogy Sociology Action research Inclusion (education) Qualitative research Diversity (politics) media_common
Popis:	The increased diversification of classrooms in recent years has placed additional demands upon teachers who strive to facilitate the learning and participation of all pupils. The aim of the current study was to explore how primary teachers across Europe understand and respond to diversity in their classrooms. A total of 35 teachers from 7 countries (Czech Republic, England, Germany, Holland, Lithuania, Malta, Sweden) participated in semi‐structured interviews. Analysis of the data yielded several key themes: (i) the need for caring and inclusive attitudes and school ethos, (ii) facilitating inclusive values and solidarity in pupils, (iii) building collaborative networks, (iv) organising ‘responsive’ teaching, and (v) facing challenges in responding to diversity. The implications of these findings for the development of inclusive practices are discussed. peer-reviewed
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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