FORMATION OF SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION OF MIGRANT CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Abstract

The article describes the results of the implementation of the program of social and psychological adaptation of migrant children from the war zone and the temporarily occupied districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The results of the observational phase of the study indicate that migrant children have high rates of aggression, irritability, negativity, resentment and suspicion. Many migrant children are ignored by their classmates and have the status of isolated, which indicates a low level of their adaptation to the new educational environment. The molding experiment was conducted in an educational institution. The comprehensive program is designed to take into account the age of migrant children: primary school students and students of middle and senior classes. The description of the developed program of social and psychological adaptation which contains exercises and training employments is provided. The results of the formative experiment showed a positive dynamics of socio-psychological adaptation of migrant children, which indicates the effectiveness and feasibility of a comprehensive program, which was used in secondary school. The program included a variety of classes and exercises, such as reducing anxiety, increasing self-esteem, relieving fears, developing communication skills. In addition, the joint work of migrant children in the group helped to unite children of different nationalities, cultures, and encouraged mutual respect and tolerance.