Mobilising experiences of migration

On the relational work of study circle leaders with asylum seekers

Bibliographic Data

ID21866904
AuthorsSofia Nyström (0000-0002-1649-2690, Linköping University), Magnus Dahlstedt (0000-0003-0694-5753, Linköping University), Andreas Fejes (0000-0002-9916-8705, Linköping University), Nedžad Mešić (0000-0002-5452-2088, Linköping University)
Year2020
Volume11
Issue3
Pages321-333
Publication date2020-10-15
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2000-7426 • E-ISSN: 2000-7426
PublisherLinköping University Electronic Press (PUBLISHER • SE)
DOI10.3384/rela.2000-7426.ojs1797
OpenAlexW3093888364
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

Adult education and its teachers have an important role when it comes to providing knowledge that prepares asylum seekers for a potential life in a new country of residence. In this article we focus on the study circles organised by study associations and analyse the way study circle leaders (SCLs) mobilise their experience of migration in their work with asylum seekers. The article is based on interviews with SCLs and managers, who have been SCLs themselves, and by drawing on a social psychological approach, we analyse SCLs’ relational work with the participants. The analysis shows that SCLs’ migrant background is mobilised as a pedagogical resource and has a prominent influence on the relationship with the participants. However, the relationship is a balancing act, since there is a risk that the asymmetrical pedagogical relationship becomes more symmetrical and thus turns into friendship, guardianship and/or social work

Friendship · Political science · Refugee · Residence · Sociology · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees · Innovative Education and Learning Practices · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology

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