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Title: Breaking Barriers: Literature Review on Educational Strategies to Promote the Inclusion of Children with Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds
Abstract: This study offers a systematic review of the literature on effective educational solutions for the inclusion of migrant and refugee children. Through the analysis of 40 articles selected from academic databases such as Web of Science, Scopus and ERIC, the research explores innovative strategies and successful practices at international and national level. The results highlight the importance of inclusive approaches that use educational technologies, co-creation strategies, language support programs and interventions aimed at gender and well-being specificities. Particular attention is given to the role of schools, teachers and communities in overcoming educational inequalities. The study highlights the need for integrated policies and multi-agency collaborations to foster the inclusion and academic success of students from vulnerable backgrounds.
Keywords: Educational co-creation; Educational inclusion; Educational inequalities; Intercultural pedagogy; Migrant and refugee children
Title: Rompere le barriere: Literature review sulle strategie educative per promuovere l'inclusione di bambini/e con background migratorio e rifugiati/e
Abstract: Questo studio offre una revisione sistematica della letteratura sulle soluzioni educative efficaci per l'inclusione di bambini/e migranti e rifugiati. Attraverso l'analisi di 40 articoli selezionati da database accademici quali Web of Science, Scopus ed ERIC, la ricerca esplora strategie innovative e pratiche di successo a livello internazionale e nazionale. I risultati evidenziano l'importanza di approcci inclusivi che utilizzano tecnologie educative, strategie di co-creazione, programmi di supporto linguistico e interventi mirati al tema del genere e benessere. Particolare attenzione è data al ruolo di scuole, insegnanti e comunità nel superare le disuguaglianze educative. Lo studio sottolinea la necessità di politiche integrate e collaborazioni multi-agenzia per favorire l'inclusione e il successo accademico di studenti e studentesse provenienti da contesti vulnerabili.
Keywords: Bambini migranti e rifugiati; Co-creazione educativa; Disuguaglianze educative; Inclusione educativa; Pedagogia interculturale
Title: Briser les barrières : Revue de la littérature sur les stratégies éducatives visant à promouvoir l'inclusion des enfants migrants et réfugiés
Abstract: Cette étude propose une revue systématique de la littérature sur les solutions éducatives efficaces pour l'inclusion des enfants migrants et réfugiés. À travers l'analyse de 40 articles sélectionnés dans des bases de données académiques telles que Web of Science, Scopus et ERIC, la recherche explore des stratégies innovantes et des pratiques réussies aux niveaux international et national. Les résultats soulignent l'importance d'approches inclusives mobilisant les technologies éducatives, les stratégies de co-création, les programmes de soutien linguistique et des interventions ciblant les spécificités liées au genre et au bien-être. Une attention particulière est portée au rôle des écoles, des enseignants et des communautés dans la réduction des inégalités éducatives. L'étude met en évidence la nécessité de politiques intégrées et de collaborations interinstitutionnelles pour favoriser l'inclusion et la réussite scolaire des élèves issus de milieux vulnérables.
Keywords: Co-création éducative; Enfants migrants et réfugiés; Inclusion éducative; Inégalités éducatives; Pédagogie interculturelle
Title: Romper barreras: Revisión de la literatura sobre estrategias educativas para promover la inclusión de niños y niñas con antecedentes migratorios y refugiados
Abstract: Este estudio ofrece una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre soluciones educativas eficaces para la inclusión de niños y niñas migrantes y refugiados. A través del análisis de 40 artículos seleccionados en bases de datos académicas como Web of Science, Scopus y ERIC, la investigación explora estrategias innovadoras y prácticas exitosas a nivel internacional y nacional. Los resultados destacan la importancia de enfoques inclusivos que empleen tecnologías educativas, estrategias de co-creación, programas de apoyo lingüístico e intervenciones orientadas a la equidad de género y al bienestar. Se presta especial atención al papel de las escuelas, el profesorado y las comunidades en la superación de las desigualdades educativas. El estudio subraya la necesidad de políticas integradas y colaboraciones interinstitucionales para favorecer la inclusión y el éxito académico del alumnado procedente de contextos vulnerables.
Keywords: Co-creación educativa; Desigualdades educativas; Inclusión educativa; Niños y niñas migrantes y refugiados; Pedagogía intercultural
Title: Quebrando barreiras: Revisão da literatura sobre estratégias educacionais para promover a inclusão de crianças com histórico migratório e refugiadas
Abstract: Este estudo oferece uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre soluções educacionais eficazes para a inclusão de crianças migrantes e refugiadas. Por meio da análise de 40 artigos selecionados em bases acadêmicas como Web of Science, Scopus e ERIC, a pesquisa explora estratégias inovadoras e práticas bem-sucedidas em níveis internacional e nacional. Os resultados destacam a importância de abordagens inclusivas que utilizem tecnologias educacionais, estratégias de co-criação, programas de apoio linguístico e intervenções voltadas às especificidades de gênero e bem-estar. Atenção especial é dada ao papel das escolas, professores e comunidades na superação das desigualdades educacionais. O estudo ressalta a necessidade de políticas integradas e colaborações interagenciais para promover a inclusão e o sucesso acadêmico de estudantes oriundos de contextos vulneráveis.
Keywords: Co-criação educacional; Crianças migrantes e refugiadas; Desigualdades educacionais; Inclusão educacional; Pedagogia intercultural
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