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Preventing bullying of students with special educational needs through dialogic gatherings: a case study in elementary education

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  • Garazi Álvarez-Guerrero

    (University of the Basque Country
    University of Deusto)

  • Rocío García-Carrión

    (University of Deusto)

  • Andrea Khalfaoui

    (University of the Basque Country)

  • Maite Santiago-Garabieta

    (University of the Basque Country)

  • Ramón Flecha

    (University of Barcelona)

Abstract

Scientific literature has clarified that bullying is a global challenge and students with special educational needs (SEN) are at a higher risk of experiencing it. Educational actions focused on dialogue and interaction as dialogic gatherings (DG) have been widely studied as a successful educational action (SEAs) rooted in egalitarian dialogue that promotes social cohesion. However, its potential to prevent bullying among students with SEN remains to be investigated. This qualitative case study explores the impact of implementing DG in two elementary classrooms and its potential to prevent school violence in a comprehensive school setting (43 students, 10–12 years old, from which 5 had SEN). Classroom observations of DGs and focus groups with teachers and students were conducted. Data analysis indicated that DG effectively contributed to students’ increased awareness regarding the distinction between violent and non-violent relationships, and influenced their personal preferences, guiding them towards non-violent behaviours. Implications for practice highlight the potential of DG to enhance non-violent behaviours among elementary students, which is particularly relevant to ensure students with SEN’s protection and inclusion.

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  • Garazi Álvarez-Guerrero & Rocío García-Carrión & Andrea Khalfaoui & Maite Santiago-Garabieta & Ramón Flecha, 2023. "Preventing bullying of students with special educational needs through dialogic gatherings: a case study in elementary education," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:10:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-023-02470-8
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-023-02470-8
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    1. Beatriz Villarejo-Carballido & Cristina M. Pulido & Lena de Botton & Olga Serradell, 2019. "Dialogic Model of Prevention and Resolution of Conflicts: Evidence of the Success of Cyberbullying Prevention in a Primary School in Catalonia," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-11, March.
    2. Marifa Salceda & Ana Vidu & Adriana Aubert & Esther Roca, 2020. "Dialogic Feminist Gatherings : Impact of the Preventive Socialization of Gender-Based Violence on Adolescent Girls in Out-of-Home Care," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 9(8), pages 1-16, August.
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