THE SCHOOL DROPOUT OF ROMA STUDENTS: A RESEARCH EFFORT ON THE CAUSES OF THE PHENOMENON

Authors

  • Maria Papachristou Teacher, Principal of Primary School of Education, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i10.5022

Keywords:

research, Roma pupils, primary school, school dropout, directors of primary education schools

Abstract

The group of Roma, who live and work in Greece, has failed to face the social prejudice regarding their social integration so far. The school dropout rate of Roma students, which in many cases confirms the inability of their school integration, also contributes to this. In addition, school integration is a prerequisite for the smooth social integration of students with social, cultural, economic, or learning difficulties. The purpose of this research is to investigate and identify the reasons that reinforce the phenomenon of school dropout of Roma students. Specifically, it investigates the views of 10 current Primary School Principals, which Roma students also attend, through semi-structured interviews. The conclusion drawn is that the cultural-socioeconomic background of the Roma is a deterrent to their normal schooling.

 

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Author Biography

  • Maria Papachristou, Teacher, Principal of Primary School of Education, Greece

    Maria Papachristou is a graduate of the Department of Primary Education of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1st Degree), Greece. She also graduated from the Social Policy Department of Panteion University (2nd Degree), Greece. Master’s Degree in «Educational Leadership, Management and Emerging Technologies» from Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy (1st Master’s Degree). She is now a postgraduate student in the «Social Rights and Advocacy program in the Social Services» of Panteion University (2nd Master’s Degree). She is a Primary School Principal. She has attended seminars and trainings related to her subject and has also participated in workshops and conferences.

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2023-09-09

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Vol. 10 No. 10 (2023)

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