Roma pupils' attitudes towards education - a case study

When analysing the reasons behind the academic underachievement of Roma pupils, some teachers suggest that Roma people do not value education and that Roma children have negative attitudes towards school. With increasing frequency, Roma pupils from low socio-economic backgrounds are being researched...

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Published in:Intercultural education (London, England) England), 2015-09, Vol.26 (5), p.425-443
Main Authors: Peček, Mojca, Munda, Milanka
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
attitudes
Case Studies
Educational Attainment
Educational Attitudes
Educational Opportunities
Foreign Countries
inclusive education
Interviews
Living Standards
Low Income
Minority Groups
Negative Attitudes
Roma pupils
Slovenia
Socioeconomic Status
Student Attitudes
Student Motivation
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Summary:When analysing the reasons behind the academic underachievement of Roma pupils, some teachers suggest that Roma people do not value education and that Roma children have negative attitudes towards school. With increasing frequency, Roma pupils from low socio-economic backgrounds are being researched and the research primarily adopts the perspectives of teachers and schools' professional staff. The present study analyses attitudes towards education held by Roma pupils whose socio-economic status is comparable to the majority population and considers their perspective. The research was conducted with Roma pupils attending primary school in Maribor, Slovenia. To collect data, interviews were conducted. The study results suggest that the majority of Roma pupils from Maribor like attending school and value formal education; the majority indicated that they want to complete primary school and continue their education. The results also show that Roma pupils can be highly academically motivated if improved life conditions and improved education opportunities are provided to the Roma population.
ISSN:1467-5986
1469-8439
DOI:10.1080/14675986.2015.1091237