Syrian refugees’ vision for quality education in a Lebanese public school: a participatory visual research

Hajir, Basma, McInerney, William W. and Kurian, Nomisha (2024) Syrian refugees’ vision for quality education in a Lebanese public school: a participatory visual research. Visual Studies. ISSN 1472-586X

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Abstract

This study explores the quality of education delivered to Syrian students in a public school in Lebanon. Concepts of agency and empowerment are at the heart of this discussion. To address the current lack of student-centred perspectives on schooling in this context, this study supplements the Capability Approach (CA) with a social justice framework and uses visual and art-based methods to gain insights into what these young people have reason to value. It examines the value of combining theoretical insights, analytical approaches and methods that share a commitment to honouring participant agency. Analysis of input from children advocates considering the concept of ‘care’ as an integral dimension to social justice in the context of this study. It also suggests the need for implementing negative and positive peacebuilding strategies and contemplating the relationship between art education and school violence. We argue for a whole-child approach to refugee education, drawing connections between cognitive academic learning and affective embodied wellbeing. We conclude the study by discussing these findings and shedding light on the significance of our theoretical and methodological choices and their potential to inspire future research endeavours and explorations.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Author(s).
Divisions:	IGA: Centre for Women Peace and Security LSE
Subjects:	L Education H Social Sciences
Date Deposited:	31 May 2024 15:48
Last Modified:	23 Jun 2024 23:32
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/123719

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