ERIC Number: EJ1432567
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0313-7155
EISSN: EISSN-1837-6290
Psychosocial Learning Environment and Inclusion in Primary School: Challenges from a Student Perspective
May Olaug Horverak
Issues in Educational Research, v34 n2 p547-565 2024
Studies show that despite many programs with intentions to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, bullying and exclusion is still a challenge. This article investigates the following: (a) What challenges are there in the psychosocial learning environment in primary school, from a student perspective, and (b) what strategies can students apply to solve these challenges and contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment? The framework for data collection has been a five-step method for mastery, participation, and motivation, based on health-promoting theory and self-determination theory. Student representatives applied the method in their classes through student council work, with support from their teachers. A content analysis of student data identified challenges related to three main categories: relational factors, structural factors, and individual factors. To solve these challenges, the students suggested reward systems and inclusive strategies, such as asking others to join when playing, inviting someone home, and talking to students who are alone. The article concludes that it is important to include students in processes of change, and work systematically and over time to create a good learning environment.
Descriptors: Individual Development, Educational Environment, Inclusion, Elementary School Students, Student Experience, Barriers, Foreign Countries, Student Participation, Student Government, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, School Safety, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Classroom Environment, Student Attitudes, Bullying, Psychological Patterns, Social Influences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 2; Primary Education; Grade 3; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools; Grade 6; Grade 7; Junior High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Norway
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