Una ricerca-azione sulla dispersione scolastica nelle scuole arabo israeliane in Galilea: il caso di Iksal

Abstract Background: Action-research in schools in Arab Israeli Galilee, aimed at exploring the context of a high drop out rate. To the extend that teachers and families are enabled to jointly expose the problem and to participate actively as part of the solution, the desired results can be expected. Methods: T-Lab content analysis. Focus group. Individual and group interview. Mapping of context. Results: The relationship between families and schools was found to be the main cause of drop out, and cooperation between them was found to be the solution. The dropout rate was lowered significantly. Conclusions: The lack of a sense of community and belonging in the schools, cause the loss of prestige of the institution and of teachers, resulting in an accusatory attitude between students, families and teachers. Furthermore, we emphasize the need to involve mothers to actively participate in the schools on an ongoing basis.