Supporting Students with Social Disadvantages: Strategies that Work
Supporting Students with Social Disadvantages: Strategies that Work
Author(s): Zbyněk Němec, Zdenek Svoboda, Tomáš MachalíkSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, School education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Sociology of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Prešovskej univerzity v Prešove
Keywords: socially disadvantaged students; inclusive education; support measures; socioeconomic status (SES);
Summary/Abstract: Supporting socially disadvantaged students is crucial for fostering inclusive education,yet it often receives insufficient attention (OECD, 2023). Since 2021, over 400 schools in the Czech Republic have implemented the „Promotion of Equal Opportunities“ project to address this issue.This study evaluated the impact of interventions on 640 students across 32 elementary schools,focusing on those who showed improvements in grades, attendance, or behaviour within one year. Key interventions included experiential learning, motivational activities, tutoring, financial support, and parental engagement. Effective support roles included school psychologists, career counselors, teacher assistants, school special education teachers, tandem teachers, and social pedagogues. The findings underscore successful strategies for enhancing outcomes for disadvantaged students, providing valuable insights for future funding and program development.
Journal: Štúdie zo špeciálnej pedagogiky
- Issue Year: 14/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 61-79
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English
