2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.06.004
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‘Changing the context’: Tackling discrimination at school and in society

Abstract: Abstract:In this paper we propose a social psychological framework for studying the role of schools in promoting positive intercultural relations. We draw on data from schools in England where addressing issues of cultural diversity is a key aim of educational practice. We focus specifically on the role of social context in educational activities that tackle discrimination. We consider the socio-political context, local community context, and immediate school context from a social representations theory perspe… Show more

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“…Following this line of thought, the researcher should develop an awareness of the plethora of perspectives that permeate any social environment (Howarth, 2014). Bearing in mind this idea of mixed methods, we present our reflections on the outcomes of the focus group discussions with secondary school students, with an analysis of the narrative of the film used to stimulate the discussion.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Following this line of thought, the researcher should develop an awareness of the plethora of perspectives that permeate any social environment (Howarth, 2014). Bearing in mind this idea of mixed methods, we present our reflections on the outcomes of the focus group discussions with secondary school students, with an analysis of the narrative of the film used to stimulate the discussion.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nesta linha de pensamento, o investigador deve desenvolver um sentido da multiplicidade de perspetivas que permeia qualquer ambiente social (Howarth, 2014). Tendo presente esta ideia de multiplicidade metodológica, procuramos articular a nossa reflexão sobre os resultados de grupos focais com estudantes do ensino secundário, com a análise da narrativa do filme que serviu de estímulo à discussão.…”
Section: Metodologiaunclassified
“…The data reported in this paper are part of a larger study on views about multiculturalism among staff and students in schools across England (Andreouli, Howarth, & Sonn, 2014;Howarth & Andreouli, 2015). Schools are frequently targeted by government policies regarding cultural diversity and integration in the UK.…”
Section: Study Backgroundmentioning
confidence: 99%