Vključevanje priseljenih otrok in jezik v slovenskih šolah

slovenian

2024

volume 26, issue 2

integration   language   migrant children   schools   teachers

Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis - Fakulteta za podiplomski humanistični študij
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The article explores the integration of migrant children in Slovenian schools with a particular focus on language as a key tool for integration. Language is not only a means of communication, but also an important part of identity and a foundation for establishing feelings of belonging among migrant children in a new environment. The paper is based on the analysis of interviews with school staff and policy documents addressing inclusion within the Slovenian education system. It examines adults` perspectives on four key themes identified as relevant in relation to language and inclusion in the school environment: responsibility for inclusion, othering, simultaneous practices of inclusion and exclusion, and children as linguistic and cultural mediators. The findings reveal a gap between existing policies and practices regarding language and the inclusion of migrant children. While official documents emphasize integration and equal opportunities as a collective responsibility of the entire school community, in practice, the burden of (linguistic) integration often falls primarily on migrant children themselves

17.03.2026