Wsparcie dzieci współczesnych polskich repatriantów w adaptacji szkolnej

Abstract

The aim of the article is to show support in the situation of social change on the example of supporting children of repatriates in school adaptation. It presents the results of surveys and in-depth interviews conducted among the children of repatriates, their teachers and parents. For interpreting the research results, Stanisław Kawula’s concept of social support is used. In the opinion of the respondents, additional classes organized at the beginning of education at the Polish school have a very positive effect on the school adaptation of repatriates children. Unfortunately, the low awareness of teachers about working with a culturally different student and teaching Polish as a foreign language significantly reduces the effectiveness of these activities. Information support is also insufficient. Although the school as an institution introducing subsequent generations to the world of culture should react to the ongoing social changes, the conducted research indicates insufficient preparation of teachers to work with students with migration experience. This is the result of negligence both at the stage of higher education and professional development, as well as informing teachers about the situation of the student who reaches the given institution. In the school environments covered by the research, the teachers showed a great commitment to support the children of repatriates in school adaptation, but their good will was insufficient to compensate for the lack of professionalism, efficient communication or even knowledge of educational law.