Join Francesca Peruzzo and Eleni Stamou, the authors of a recent research article for an online discussion of new findings on the journeys of refugee teachers working in alternative learning centres in Malaysia. Drawing on reflective narratives and interviews from the Teachers for Educational Equity initiative, the session will explore how teachers develop their practice in contexts shaped by uncertainty, limited resources and restricted professional recognition.
The discussion will bring out key themes from the research, including the relationship between teacher skill and agency, the role of reflection and dialogue in learning, and the importance of community knowledge and collaborative relationships in building inclusive classrooms.
The session will also consider how teachers collectively challenge deficit assumptions about refugee education and create learning environments grounded in care, participation and mutual respect. Alongside an introduction to the article, the event will open space for wider conversation about what these findings might mean for teaching practice, teacher development and educational leadership across the network.
Children and adults in a classroom
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Research Fellow in Educational Equity and Policy
The Department of Disability Inclusion and Special Needs
Dr Francesca Peruzzo is investigating inclusive digital and non-digital policy and practices in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Research Fellow
The School of Education
Dr Eleni Stamou is a Sociologist of Education working in the wider area of Education and Social Justice.
