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The Better Learning Programme (BLP) is a psychosocial support intervention collaboratively developed by UiT The Arctic University of Norway and The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)[1]. Aimed at providing mental health care and educational support, the programme focuses on children affected by war, conflict, and displacement. Implemented in over 30 countries worldwide, the BLP aims to address the psychological and educational needs of children in crisis situations.[1]
Development and Overview edit
Developed by Jon-Håkon Schultz in collaboration with the NRC, the BLP is designed to assist children impacted by stress and trauma from war and displacement. The BLP integrates principles from trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and special needs education, emphasising psycho-education, relaxation techniques, coping strategies, social support, learning strategies, and modifying teaching methods to accommodate trauma-impacted learning abilities.[1] The programme consists of three main interventions:
- BLP-1: A universal, classroom-based approach for post-emergency student recovery, focusing on managing stress reactions.[1]
- BLP-2: A group-based method aimed at students with reduced school functioning, offering a blend of psychosocial and educational support.[1]
- BLP-3: Targeting students with traumatic nightmares through individual and group therapy.[1]
Implementation and impact edit
The programme's effectiveness, especially in Palestine, shows significant impacts on children's wellbeing, coping skills, and school engagement. An external evaluation in 2016 assessed its impact, although measuring its direct contribution to academic achievement was challenging[2]. Assessments in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have been conducted to measure the impact of interventions.[3]
The BLP has been implemented in various regions, including Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip. In these settings, the programme has helped children manage stress and nightmares resulting from traumatic war experiences, aiding them in focusing on learning at school.[4]
A study published in the "Journal on Education in Emergencies" detailed the implementation of BLP in Gaza schools, emphasising a multi-level approach to help teachers, school counsellors, and parents empower schoolchildren with strategies for calming and self-regulation. The intervention targeted 35,000 pupils in 40 schools over two and a half years and was noted for its compatibility with educational perspectives and effectiveness in aiding war-affected pupils.[5]
Challenges and Recommendations edit
Evaluations have recommended refocusing on BLP-1 as the primary intervention and strengthening BLP’s links to other child protection initiatives. The need for further institutionalisation with educational authorities was also highlighted for sustained program delivery.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Better Learning Program | UiT". en.uit.no. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ a b "Improving children's wellbeing - An evaluation of NRC's Better Learning Programme in Palestine". NRC. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "Improve Children's Wellbeing and Learning in Central Sahel: Increasing Psychosocial Support in Schools | INEE". inee.org. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Grønhaug, Kristine. ""Home" is where the hope is". www.nrc.no. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Schultz, Jon-Håkon; Marshall, Laura; Norheim, Helen; Al-Shanti, Karam (December 2016). "School-Based Intervention in Ongoing Crisis: Lessons from a Psychosocial and Trauma-Focused Approach in Gaza Schools". ISSN 2518-6833.
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