Young voices unheard : children's views from Scotland and Greece on education / Evanthia Synodi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Synodi, Evanthia, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Greece.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (218 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd., [2023]

Summary:

Young Voices Unheard: Children's Views from Scotland and Greece on Education is a compelling exploration of the perspectives of five to six-year-old children in Greece and Scotland regarding various aspects of their school experiences and their awareness of children's rights. This enlightening book aims to uncover which rights children prioritize and value most in their educational environment, shedding light on critical issues related to their schooling. The book divides its content into two main parts. The theoretical section offers a comprehensive overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implications for children's education, emphasizing the importance of respecting children's rights. The author also provides an overview of schooling models for young children. The empirical research section employs a meticulous methodology, involving focus group sessions with 56 children from both Greece and Scotland. Through these sessions, the book captures children's views on three distinct school models, each representing a different degree of adherence to children's rights. The data analysis reveals that young children prioritize rights such as the right to play, safety, consultation, and education. In essence, Young Voices Unheard offers a unique and valuable perspective on children's rights in education. By giving voice to young children and considering their views on educational practices and provisions, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue about creating more inclusive and rights-respecting educational environments around the world. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to better understand and enhance the educational experiences of young children. Audience Educationalists, policymakers, teachers and researchers.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Preface

Theoretical Part

The Convention on the Rights of the Child

INTRODUCTION

Explanatory Documents

General Comment No 7 (2005): Implementing Child Rights in Early Childhood

General Comment No. 1 (2001), Article 29 (1): The Aims of Education

General Comment No. 12 (2009): The right of the Child to be Heard

General Comment No. 14 (2013) on the Right of the Child to have his or her Best Interests taken as a Primary Consideration (art.3, para. 1)

Interpretations of Children's Rights

Models of Schooling and Children's Rights

The Authoritarian School

The School Based on Traditional Developmental Psychology

The Rights Based School

NOTES

Empirical Research Part

Methodology

Background to the Conceptualization of this Research

Comparative Study

Qualitative Research

Method

Research Tools

The First Focus Group Session

Second Focus Group Session

Research Questions

Sample and Participants

Research Ethics

Official Permission for Research

Contact with Research Gatekeepers

Anonymity

Research Process

Power Issues

Ensuring the Trustworthiness of the Research

Children's Views about an Authoritarian School

The Physical Environment of a School

Scotland

Greece

Comparison of Children's Perspectives on the Physical Environment

The Social Environment of A School

Comparison of Children's Perspectives on the Social Environment

Children's Views About A School based on Developmental Psychology

The Physical Environment of A School

Social Environment of A School

Greece.

Comparison of Children's Perspectives on the Social Environment

Children's Views About A Rights-based School

The Physical Environment of the School

Comparison of Children's Views on the Physical Environment

The Social Environment Of A School

Comparison Of Children's Views On The Social Environment

The Perfect School for Wilson

Valley School MX1

Valley School MX2

Hill School AU

Hill School DP

Comparison of Data within Scotland

Elm School AU

Elm School RB

Elm School MX1

Oak School AU

Oak School DP

Oak School RB

Pine School AU

Pine School MX

Comparison of Data Within Greece

Comparison of Data From Scotland And Greece

Conclusions

Methodology of Research

Main Findings of the First Focus Group Sessions

The Physical Environment of a School and Children's Rights

The Social Environment Of a School and Children's Rights

Main Findings of the Second Focus Group Sessions

Findings and the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Findings and the Conceptualizations of Schooling

Children's Rights, School and Play

Implications of the Study

Further Research on the Topic

References

Subject Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

981-5124-66-8

OCLC:

1402816688