The Role of Families in the Processes of Integrating Their Children Into the Educational System

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Abstract

This paper builds on the European project MiCreate aimed to explore and stimulate the inclusion of migrant children in educational systems, by adopting a child-centred approach at educational practice and policy levels. Our presentation focuses on the importance of local and migrant families in the processes of integrating migrant children into schools. When talking about integration in schools, usually research only considers teachers, forgetting that families and children/youth are also a key element in these processes. In this case, we relied on the results of the fieldwork carried out in 15 schools in Spain, consisting of interviews and focus groups with teachers, families, and other educational community members. Outcomes relate to school segregation and educational policies in Spain.

Authors

• Juana M. Sancho-Gil, Universitat de Barcelona

• Judit Onsès, University of Barcelona

• Sara Carrasco, University of Barcelona

• Maria Domingo-Coscollola, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya