Supporting Languages: The Socio-educational Integration of Migrant and Refugee Children and Young People
Recorded in 2021
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Contributors
Author: Deirdre Horgan, Shirley Martin, Jacqui O’Riordan, Reana Maier
Publisher: Wiley Online Library
Date: 2021
Geographic Coverage: Europe
Type of Resource: Report
Sector/setting: Other
Vulnerable groups: Children, Young People
Developed with children and young people? Not specified
Type of participation: Research
Availability: Restricted Access
Keywords: Children, Integration, Migrant refugees, Socio-educational, Young People
Recent unprecedented levels of migration, while adding cultural and linguistic diversity, places increased pressure on host countries to develop strategies for effectively integrating new arrivals into society. This article draws on data from IMMERSE which uses participatory and co-creation methodologies with children, parents, educators and policy-makers to examine and develop key indicators of migrant children’s socio-educational integration. It discusses Irish findings related to language and migrant children’s participation and belonging in school, highlighting children’s concerns over the lack of a diverse language culture and low value placed on preserving heritage language in Ireland and across all six EU partner countries.