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Knowing and learning in everyday spaces (KALiEds): Mapping the information landscape of refugee youth learning in everyday spaces

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Refugee youth are faced with complex information needs that require them to identify and map the everyday spaces that can contribute to their learning outside the formal schooling system. The use of everyday spaces by refugee youth aged 16–25 was investigated using photovoice and interview data collection methods. The findings of the study suggest that the information needs and information literacy practices of this cohort arise from the desire to connect with a new community, to learn new social rules and to become established, while at the same time supporting the information needs of other family members and dealing with the social challenges that arise from cultural expectations. These challenges require them to connect with a wide range of everyday spaces to support their learning needs.

Source: Journal of Information Science

DOI: 10.1177/0165551515621845

Authors: Annemaree Lloyd, Jane Wilkinson

Institutions: University of Borås, Monash University

Language: English

Topic: Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2289453089