Flora Woltran
Biographic Data
| ID | 3529459 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Flora Woltran |
| GIVEN NAMES | Flora |
| FAMILY NAME | Woltran |
| SIGNATURE | WOLTRAN F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Vienna |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0591-3522 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
From integration to segregation
Unequal partnerships? School expectations imposed on parents with migration biographies in Austria
Research underscores the importance of positive home-school partnerships in bridging educational gaps for students from diverse backgrounds. However, one-size-fits-all parental involvement overlooks systemic barriers for families with migration biographies. Against this backdrop, this qualitative interview study used an intercultural communication framework with an antiracist, antidiscriminatory lens to analyze guided interviews with 20 primary t…
Students’ voices in segregated language learning settings
German language support in Austria
Education systems around the world have been grappling with the task of including multilingual students. To achieve this objective, multilingual students in Austria have been receiving parallel instruction in segregated classrooms since the 2018/19 school year. These measures have been the subject of criticism, particularly in terms of their practical feasibility due to limited space and staff resources, as well as their effectiveness in terms of…
Learning in segregated settings
Policy translations shape school structures and practices that can affect learning experiences. Examining the day-to-day effects of policies in practice from students’ perspectives is crucial, as it provides often overlooked viewpoints and helps to paint a more complete picture of classroom and school life. This study provides a context-sensitive stance to inclusionary and exclusionary processes since students are not mere passive ‘policy receive…
Language as a distinguishing feature or common ground? A participatory study on manifestations of intergroup relations in the lived experiences of multilingual students
This research focuses on the lived language experiences of multilingual students. • This research uses a participatory methodology. • The results provide insight into intergroup relations in segregated settings. • The findings have important implications for language segregation policies. The performative nature of language renders it a tool for the continuous negotiation of social group memberships. It serves as a medium to express one's identit…
What is the problem represented to be? Applying poststructural policy analysis to examine Austrian German language support legislation
The Austrian education policy employs a segregated model of language support, ostensibly to provide equitable opportunities for language learners. Prior research has demonstrated that this model has not fully achieved its objective of equalizing opportunities, as students persistently confront many academic and socio-emotional challenges. To gain a more profound comprehension of the intricate nuances associated with equity and opportunity, this a…
Mapping Multilingual Futures
Microcosm of Multilingualism
Pull-Out Classes for Newly Arrived Students from Ukraine - An Obstacle to Social Inclusion
Pandemic Education—Insights into Teachers’ Perceptions of Hygiene Measures in Schools Due to Covid-19
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the health of school staff and students, Austrian education policymakers introduced several hygiene measures that posed new challenges for teachers. The current paper focuses on teachers' perceptions of hygiene measures in schools during the 2021-2022 school year. In Study 1, 1372 Austrian teachers participated in an online survey at the end of 2021. In Study 2, five teachers participate…
Schooling of Refugee Students from Ukraine in Austria and Its Risk for Creating Educational Inequity
Due to the unexpected outbreak of war in Ukraine and the resulting forced migration, access to education became an immediate priority for refugee children and youth. Against this backdrop, this study highlights school models of Ukrainian students and sheds light on the associated distribution of school resources using data from 14 problem-centered interviews with school personnel. Results indicate great diversity in the implementation of educatio…
Measuring Family Quality of Life
Although the operationalization of the FQoL often incudes several subthemes, a general agreement regarding which domains of the FQoL need to be included in the measurements, and these do not exist right now. Moreover, multidimensional scales are still rare
Austrian Elementary School Teachers’ Perception of Professional Challenges During Emergency Distance Teaching due to Covid-19
Schools around the world have transitioned to emergency distance teaching due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In particular, the first lockdown (in early 2020) came unexpectedly for all actors and stakeholders in Austria. School authorities, parents, students and, above all, teachers were faced with considerable challenges. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the perception of Austrian elementary school teachers about distance teaching during t…
Schooling of Refugee Students from Ukraine in Austria and Its Risk for Creating Educational Inequity
Due to the unexpected outbreak of war in Ukraine and the resulting forced migration, access to education became an immediate priority for refugee children and youth. Against this backdrop, this study highlights school models of Ukrainian students and sheds light on the associated distribution of school resources using data from 14 problem-centered interviews with school personnel. Results indicate great diversity in the implementation of educatio…
Pull-Out Classes for Newly Arrived Students from Ukraine - An Obstacle to Social Inclusion
Austrian Elementary School Teachers’ Perception of Professional Challenges During Emergency Distance Teaching due to Covid-19
Schools around the world have transitioned to emergency distance teaching due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In particular, the first lockdown (in early 2020) came unexpectedly for all actors and stakeholders in Austria. School authorities, parents, students and, above all, teachers were faced with considerable challenges. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the perception of Austrian elementary school teachers about distance teaching during t…
Measuring Family Quality of Life
Although the operationalization of the FQoL often incudes several subthemes, a general agreement regarding which domains of the FQoL need to be included in the measurements, and these do not exist right now. Moreover, multidimensional scales are still rare
Pandemic Education—Insights into Teachers’ Perceptions of Hygiene Measures in Schools Due to Covid-19
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the health of school staff and students, Austrian education policymakers introduced several hygiene measures that posed new challenges for teachers. The current paper focuses on teachers' perceptions of hygiene measures in schools during the 2021-2022 school year. In Study 1, 1372 Austrian teachers participated in an online survey at the end of 2021. In Study 2, five teachers participate…
Schooling of Refugee Students from Ukraine in Austria and Its Risk for Creating Educational Inequity
Due to the unexpected outbreak of war in Ukraine and the resulting forced migration, access to education became an immediate priority for refugee children and youth. Against this backdrop, this study highlights school models of Ukrainian students and sheds light on the associated distribution of school resources using data from 14 problem-centered interviews with school personnel. Results indicate great diversity in the implementation of educatio…
Pull-Out Classes for Newly Arrived Students from Ukraine - An Obstacle to Social Inclusion
German language support in Austria
Education systems around the world have been grappling with the task of including multilingual students. To achieve this objective, multilingual students in Austria have been receiving parallel instruction in segregated classrooms since the 2018/19 school year. These measures have been the subject of criticism, particularly in terms of their practical feasibility due to limited space and staff resources, as well as their effectiveness in terms of…
Learning in segregated settings
Policy translations shape school structures and practices that can affect learning experiences. Examining the day-to-day effects of policies in practice from students’ perspectives is crucial, as it provides often overlooked viewpoints and helps to paint a more complete picture of classroom and school life. This study provides a context-sensitive stance to inclusionary and exclusionary processes since students are not mere passive ‘policy receive…
Language as a distinguishing feature or common ground? A participatory study on manifestations of intergroup relations in the lived experiences of multilingual students
This research focuses on the lived language experiences of multilingual students. • This research uses a participatory methodology. • The results provide insight into intergroup relations in segregated settings. • The findings have important implications for language segregation policies. The performative nature of language renders it a tool for the continuous negotiation of social group memberships. It serves as a medium to express one's identit…
What is the problem represented to be? Applying poststructural policy analysis to examine Austrian German language support legislation
The Austrian education policy employs a segregated model of language support, ostensibly to provide equitable opportunities for language learners. Prior research has demonstrated that this model has not fully achieved its objective of equalizing opportunities, as students persistently confront many academic and socio-emotional challenges. To gain a more profound comprehension of the intricate nuances associated with equity and opportunity, this a…
Mapping Multilingual Futures
Microcosm of Multilingualism
From integration to segregation
Unequal partnerships? School expectations imposed on parents with migration biographies in Austria
Research underscores the importance of positive home-school partnerships in bridging educational gaps for students from diverse backgrounds. However, one-size-fits-all parental involvement overlooks systemic barriers for families with migration biographies. Against this backdrop, this qualitative interview study used an intercultural communication framework with an antiracist, antidiscriminatory lens to analyze guided interviews with 20 primary t…
Students’ voices in segregated language learning settings
Psychology (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Pedagogy (7 works) · Linguistics (6 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Second Language Learning and Teaching (5 works) · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees (4 works) · Mathematics education (4 works) · Philosophy (4 works)