Abstract
Orphans are amongst the most vulnerable group of children. It is important to stimulate
awareness as well as sensitivity to their issues. Framed within a critical perspective, we heighten
awareness and sensitivity about the perspectives and needs of children living in an orphanage.
As we examine their learning experiences and associated challenges in details, we project their
views and beliefs about learning. We used multiple methods for the purpose of this study which
include: drawings with follow up interviews, participant observations, and semi-structured
interviews. The findings suggest that participants have a strong tendency to link their
educational goals with their unmet needs such as money, home, and family. Besides, their
learning experiences are mainly influenced by three major factors including the teacher,
classroom environment, and language.
Effat Alvi, Munaza Nausheen, Iram Kanwal, Rukhsana Anwar. (2017) Examining the Learning Experiences of Orphans from a Critical Perspective, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 11, Issue 2.
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