Metasynthesis of EU-Based Initiatives to ‘Open Language’ to Individuals and Groups with Migrant Biographies

Elena Xeni, Panagiotis Kosmas, Charalambos Vrasidas

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    Abstract

    Μetasynthesis is the systematic review of qualitative data for the purposes of analyzing data across qualitative studies. Within the process of this qualitative-based research approach, the researcher identifies a specific research question and then addresses this within the realm of searching, selecting, evaluating, summarizing and combining existing evidence. Metasynthesis does the opposite of meta-analysis, i.e. it focuses on qualitative data and evidence – instead of qualitative – in constructing meaning and interpreting the issue in question. It is a contemporary approach in qualitative-oriented research and a ‘new kid on the block’ in the realm of educational studies and social studies research, with research practices linking to critical review, meta-ethnography, and process-oriented research. It generates avenues for in-depth research, analysis and interpretation, with results targeting quality management and change, policy making and sustainability. This metasynthesis-targeted contribution, reports on decisions made in the framework of EU-based funded initiatives focusing directly or indirectly on individuals’ or groups’ with migrant biographies (additional) language learning skills. Evidence that are being investigated under a metasynthesis lens, involve a variety of existing texts and contexts reporting the process and the products of the selected (additional) language learning and migration initiatives engaged in ‘opening the additional language’ to individuals and groups with migrant biographies. In the context of this contribution, project proposals, policy papers, language e-learning platforms, (open) educational resources, language learning training programmes and courses, agendas, minutes and reports are all considered to be metasynthesis data, mirorring the ‘whats’, ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of attempts ‘to open the language’ of the host community to individuals and groups with migrant biographies. Serving as a meta-review, this metasynthesis-grounded contribution systematically and critically reviews priorities, decisions and actions made in providing an ‘open’ space for individuals and groups with migrant biographies to learn a language, so as for possibilities in vital sectors of their new life and integration, from their well-being to education, profession, and so forth, to ‘open’ and gain meaning, perspective and hope. The study being ongoing, results presented hereby focus on digital storytelling as a good practice in opening pathways and possibilities to migrant populations for language learning in engaging, meaningful and beneficial ways.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHCI International 2021 - Late Breaking Papers
    Subtitle of host publicationCognition, Inclusion, Learning, and Culture - 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Proceedings
    EditorsConstantine Stephanidis, Don Harris, Wen-Chin Li, Dylan D. Schmorrow, Cali M. Fidopiastis, Margherita Antona, Qin Gao, Jia Zhou, Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou, Andri Ioannou, Robert A. Sottilare, Jessica Schwarz, Matthias Rauterberg
    PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
    Pages501-512
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)9783030903275
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021
    Event23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021 - Virtual, Online
    Duration: 24 Jul 202129 Jul 2021

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
    Volume13096 LNCS
    ISSN (Print)0302-9743
    ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

    Conference

    Conference23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021
    CityVirtual, Online
    Period24/07/2129/07/21

    Keywords

    • Digital storytelling
    • EU funded initiatives
    • Language learning and migrants
    • Metasynthesis

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