Dialogic Feminist Gatherings: Dialogues That Prevent Loneliness and Self-Harm in Students With Special Educational Needs

• In Event: Supporting Students' Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-Being

Abstract

Violence in the classroom is more likely to occur for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Numerous studies have highlighted the efficacy of initiatives that emphasize interaction and dialogue to address this issue, such as Dialogic Feminist Gatherings (DFG). Although the social benefit of this intervention has been shown with vulnerable groups, its potential in elementary schools with SEN students remains to be investigated. In this research, a case study was conducted in two classrooms with students aged 10 to 12 in a comprehensive school setting, where DFG were implemented for the first time. As a result, the debates these gatherings generated helped students with SEN to prevent self-harming and to foster prosocial behaviors, creating a safer environment for all.

Authors

• Garazi Álvarez Guerrero, University of Deusto
  Presenting Author

• Gisela Redondo-Sama, University Rovira i Virgili
  Non-Presenting Author

• Maite Santiago-Garabieta, University of Deusto
  Non-Presenting Author