MARGINALIZED STUDENTS

MARGINALIZED STUDENTS

By : Aradhana R. Chang Madhvi Sharma Reetika Oberoi Shabina Saifi

Definition of Marginali Marginalized zed 

According to Arko Koley ´Being marginalised refers to being separated from the rest of the society, forced to occupy the fringes and edges and not to be at the centre of things things.. Marginalised people are not considered to be a part par t of the society society..µ

UNESCO on Marginali Marginalized zed Children 

Millions Millions of children are excluded from their right to basic education and particularly to primary education. Access to primary education is still hampered by by many factors, factors, such as income differ entiation and differentiation and social status.

Who

are Marginali Marginalized zed Children?

Four broad broad thematic clusters of marginalisation marginalisat ion will be considered: 

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Group-based: indigenous, indigenous, ethnic, racial, linguistic, caste c aste,, minorities (religious, SC, ST, women) Poverty-related: extreme and persistent poverty, poverty, child c hild labour,, street and working children labour c hildren Location: urban slums, rural and remote areas (droughtprone,, pastoralist etc), conflict zones (including refugees prone and internally-displaced inter nally-displaced persons by war) Individual: disability and special needs, HIV/orphans, HIV/orphans, other health health-relate -related d prob problems lems

Characteristics of Marginalized Characteristics Children  

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may become stigmatized receive negative public attitudes limited opportunities oppor tunities to make social contribution

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low self confidence

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low self esteem

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poverty pov erty-- st stri rick cken en

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dependency on others

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feeling of shame

Characteristics of Marginalized Characteristics Children           

health deterioration feeling of disempowerment feel undervalued in the society reluctant to get involved in community activities inability to shape community life feeling of mistrust gender biases towards towards girls gir ls feeling of ex exclusion clusion oppressed and bullied by others involved involv ed in crimes or gangs depressed and self-destructed

How to recognize Marginalized How Students?    

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High percent High percentag age e of dropdrop- outs Grade Gr ade-- lev level el repea repeater terss Hyperactivity (short attention span, impulsiveness) impul siveness) Aggression/self-injurious behavior (acting out, fighting) ithdrawal al (failure to initiate interaction with Withdraw others; retreat from exc exc hanges of social interaction, excessive fear or anxiety) Immaturity (inappropriate crying, crying, temper tantrums, poor coping skills)

How to recognize Marginalized How Students? 

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Learning difficulties (academically performing below grade level) lack opportunities for skill development Below average in physical skill ability, mainly fine motor skills Inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances General mood of unhappiness or depression/ abnormal mood swings

How to recognize Marginalized How Students? 

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Distorted thinking pattern Socially deviant behavior Often out out of school Heavily underrepresented in secondary education Experience poor quality education

Reac eaching hing Out 

All education systems have to address problems of marginalisation. Effective and innovative education policies open enormous opportunities for overcoming marginalisation. The common thread thread linking each of the marginalized groups is that they figure prominently at the lower end of the distribution for education access and achievement in their respective societies. Reaching and providing a meaningful education to the marginalised poses a distinctive set of challenges that go beyond promoting equity in general.