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

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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.

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Xeni, E., Kosmas, P., Vrasidas, C. (2021). Metasynthesis of EU-Based Initiatives to ‘Open Language’ to Individuals and Groups with Migrant Biographies. In: Stephanidis, C., et al. HCI International 2021 - Late Breaking Papers: Cognition, Inclusion, Learning, and Culture. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 13096. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90328-2_34

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