The curriculum needs to include:

• Quality lessons in all subject areas and across all curriculum areas.

• Lessons that are provided in context with students’ current situations, experiences and interests.

• Lessons that meet the needs of all students and that do not infringe upon their cultural beliefs or values.

• Integrated lessons that are based on shared beliefs.

• Classes where refugee children are taught in their own language before progressing to full time education in the host nation.

• Language instruction in country of origin, Greek and nominated countries of future residency to bridge understanding, increase communication and prepare for the future.

• Competencies that are equivalent across countries.

• Competencies that will allow for future educational and occupational opportunities.

• Social justice programs to promote inclusion dispel cultural bias and strengthen community connections.

• Support for students to proceed through the liminal space with minimal fear and anxiety.

• Structuring to include the curriculum into national curriculum plans.

• Structuring to allow for short and long term attendance.

• Compliance with legislation.

• UNHCR recommendations.

• Transparency.

The curriculum is an important part of the classroom space.  It is the, “what” and the “how” of student learning.  It needs to cater for a group of students that may be very different. 

The curriculum needs to be provided by:

• Quality, well paid, teachers with the skills and knowledge to manage teaching in difficult circumstances.

• Elders who share knowledge and model inclusive practices.

• Experienced people to teach practical skills.

• Parents and the wider community to share cultural heritage and encourage diversity and acceptance.

Teachers need to

• Teach the curriculum in a supportive, positive and inclusive environment.

• Structure lessons that benefit students of all levels and from all backgrounds.

• Assign incoming refugee students with a local mentor to assist in integration and to increase acceptance.

• Provide extracurricular activities to strengthen connections.

• Be aware and act to support students that may be victims of bullying or racial hate.

• Promote wellbeing

• Support an open door policy

• Pool resources to make learning opportunities equitable

Students need to

• Be open-minded.

• Share knowledge and expertise.

• Support and encourage each other.

• Understand and accommodate differences.

• Work towards common goals.

• Take ownership of their education.

• Participate in authentic ways