Children’s Views About A School based on Developmental Psychology

Abstract

The data from the session in which children discussed the plan for a school based on developmental psychology are presented here. Children in both countries referred to aspects of provision and practice relating to children’s right to education, play and participation. However, only children in Scotland talked about whether children should wear a uniform at school or not, raising the question of discrimination (article 2) and freedom of expression (article 13). Similarly, only children in Greece mentioned their fear for lack of protection from a hedge (article 19) around the schoolyard. When it comes to the social environment of the school, children in Scotland appreciated article 12 and children’s right to be consulted and their views to be taken seriously according to their age and maturity a lot more than children in Greece.

Keywords: Developmental psychology, Non-discrimination, Right to play, Right to education, Right to participation, Right to safety.

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