Greek teachers speak about refugee students' barriers to the Greek educational system

What is it about?

It is a qualitative study on Greek teachers' perspectives about the barriers that refugee students face entering the Greek educational system. In order to examine teachers' views, we used focus groups. Thematic analysis resulted in three main themes: (a) institutional barriers, (b) the pivotal role of an inclusive school culture, and (c) the reception class as a transitional space. We hope the data to inform policies, since participation in the education system of the host country facilitates social integration.

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Photo by Santi Vedrí on Unsplash

Photo by Santi Vedrí on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Of the many policy challenges posed by large inflows of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, ensuring the access of recently arrived minors to quality education in the host country is one of the most formidable. It is also the most consequential of all, at both the level of the individual and of society.