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The cultural brokering power of social pedagogy in education for Roma students

Nordic Social Work Research
Journal · Vol. 9 · Issue 1 · pp. 5-17
Abstract

Throughout history, people have concerned themselves with how people can live and work together in an inclusive society that encourages cooperative and productive bonds. This question is highly relevant in contemporary society that is characterized by growing migration and social differentiation. One, maybe obvious, solution is to provide people the opportunity to participate in education, creating conditions for a more inclusive society. In that context, questions are often raised about the relation between education and integration of immigrants. Social pedagogy aims to combine educational and social interventions. This study takes place at a school for adult Roma students and the aim is to identify and explain social pedagogical strategies with respect to inclusion processes. The results show how theoretical foundations of social pedagogy works as a ‘facilitator’ and guide the teachers’ actions. By taking cultural belonging into account, shed light on issues relating to learning processes as well as mobilization and inclusion. © 2018 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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education Immigration exclusion/inclusion social pedagogy

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Högskolan Väst, Trollhattan, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
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