Resources, experiences and perspectives of diverse families

ISOTIS has the objective of examining the resources, experiences and perspectives of culturally and linguistically diverse families as related to the preschool and primary school system and the local system of support services.

To realise this objective, our team proposes to interview families about their experiences with educational systems and support services, cultural and linguistic resources, values and aspirations, and support needs. The interviews are aimed at families with children in the 3-6 and 9-12 years age range to capture important phases and transitions in education.

Our team proposes to interview families with a Turkish background living in England, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway; families with a North-African background living in France, Italy, and the Netherlands; Romani families living in the Czech Republic, Greece and Portugal; and native families with a lower socio-economic background living in the same areas. The countries represent different national income levels, education systems, welfare regimes and integration policies. Therefore, interviewing families from different countries and areas within these countries allows for comparisons that can reveal effects of local and national policies.

ISOTIS expects to contribute to the understanding of the dynamics of integration of culturally and linguistically diverse families, and to inform innovation in services, education and policy making.

Read ISOTIS PUBLICATIONS on parents' experiences related to children's education

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