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Educational Experiences of Children and Youths in Foster Care: A Multidimensional Approach

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  • Oana-Elena Radacina

    (Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania)

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In the context in which school education can be a source of support for the social integration of children and youths in the welfare system, their educational experiences become relevant. This article pinpoints the school experiences of 65 children and youths in the special residential care system in Romania, with references to several numbers of international studies. Educational experiences are described through a multidimensional approach, from a psycho-emotional, pedagogical, and relational perspective. Based on the perspective of institutionalised children and youths, feelings and emotions related to school, perceptions of the educational act and climate, educational needs, as well as relationships with peers or teachers are explored. The research methods used were mixed; we used both the questionnaire-based survey and the interview. The research results suggest that the voices of institutionalised students need to be heard and valued. These are important resources for restoring the right of these children and youths to a fair education.

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  • Oana-Elena Radacina, 2024. "Educational Experiences of Children and Youths in Foster Care: A Multidimensional Approach," Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, Editura Lumen, Department of Economics, vol. 16(1), pages 156-171, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:lum:rev1rl:v:16:y:2024:i:1:p:156-171
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/16.1/816
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    Keywords

    educational experiences; foster care; students; feelings towards school; school climate; relationship with peers and teachers;
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    • I2 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education

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