Impact of Physical Education Lesson on Adaptation of Syrian Refugee School Age Children in Turkey

Dündar, Aykut

doi:10.5430/wje.v9n1p266

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“…On the other hand, the findings of the present study are similar to those of Olliff (2008), implying that although sports can "provide universal language," the lack of communication between PE teachers/coaches and refugee children may act as a barrier to their inclusion (Doherty & Taylor, 2007;Dundar, 2019). Additionally, as in a previous Physical Culture and Sport.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…The greatest advantage of PE over other school courses is that its practical and communicative character eliminates cultural differences as neither speaking nor reading are actually needed for participation (Rosenberg, Fejgin, & Talmor, 2003). However, contradictory results have been identified regarding the significance of language in the inclusion of refugees in this course (Doherty & Taylor, 2007;Dundar, 2019).…”

Section: Cultural Diversity In Pementioning

confidence: 99%

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A needs assessment study on refugees’ inclusion through physical education and sport. Are we ready for this challenge?

Papageorgiou

Digelidis

Syrmpas

et al. 2021

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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In recent years, European countries have become hosting destinations for thousands of people who have been forced to leave their home countries. Greece is one of the main European hosting countries of refugees, especially children. Thus, the pupil population is gradually changing and the need for intercultural education is increasing. Physical education (PE) and sports have been recorded as suitable contexts for this process. However, there are still many challenges present in these contexts. The following study attempts to present the perceptions of PE teachers, coaches, and academics on the inclusion of refugees in PE and sports. Fifteen PE teachers/coaches and academics involved in the field of intercultural education participated in the study. A phenomenological approach was followed through semi-structured interviews. The method of thematic analysis was chosen to analyze the data. While all the participants considered PE and sports to be the most suitable contexts for the inclusion of refugees, they emphasized certain barriers to be overcome: the lack of training for PE teachers and coaches, prejudices of the parents of both natives and refugees, and refugees’ socioeconomic status and gender issues. Participants also shared their ideas for an adequate training program to improve PE teachers’ and coaches’ attitudes and promote their knowledge and skills regarding the inclusion of refugees. The participants underlined the need for intercultural education and well-structured training programs to properly manage culturally diverse environments.

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Section: Cultural Diversity In Pementioning

confidence: 99%

A needs assessment study on refugees’ inclusion through physical education and sport. Are we ready for this challenge?

Papageorgiou

Digelidis

Syrmpas

et al. 2021

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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Pedagogies implemented with young people with refugee backgrounds in physical education and sport: a critical review of the literature

Hudson

Luguetti

Spaaij

2022

Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education

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Cohesion to life on the land of migration: Olympic education and refugees

Örsoğlu,

Yıldıran

2024

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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Due to global migration, addressing essential needs like nutrition, housing, and security has become a pressing concern for migrants and host communities, with social cohesion being a primary focus. To promote social cohesion, many state policies now include provisions that aim to leverage cultural and lifestyle differences as assets. This research examines the role of Olympic education programmes implemented through sports in establishing social cohesion among refugees. A qualitative single case study approach was used, collecting data through interviews and documents. Thematic analysis revealed intergroup conflict as a major obstacle to social cohesion, and the programme was seen as a potential mitigating factor. Stakeholders had diverse but similar goals and took action to achieve them. The programme's outcomes contributed to targeted development, with stakeholders recognizing the importance of a long-term social cohesion process. Short-term achievements also indicated potential medium and long-term changes.

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Impact of Physical Education Lesson on Adaptation of Syrian Refugee School Age Children in Turkey

Cited by 5 publications

References 24 publications

A needs assessment study on refugees’ inclusion through physical education and sport. Are we ready for this challenge?

A needs assessment study on refugees’ inclusion through physical education and sport. Are we ready for this challenge?

Pedagogies implemented with young people with refugee backgrounds in physical education and sport: a critical review of the literature

Cohesion to life on the land of migration: Olympic education and refugees

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