Teaching About Perceptions of Care and Young Caring

Abstract

This chapter intends to provoke thought around assumptions about young people providing care, what influences how young carers are perceived and how stigma and judgement associated with caring are discussed. We conclude by emphasising the significance of the role as an educator in creating discussion about the breadth and diversity of care experiences. This role includes both educating young people about young caring and being mindful that your students may currently be or previously been a young carer.

Citation

Smart, D., Henshall, L.J. and Oldham, L. (2024), "Teaching About Perceptions of Care and Young Caring", McGovern, W., Gillespie, A., Brandon, T. and McInnes, A. (Ed.) Developing and Implementing Teaching in Sensitive Subject and Topic Areas: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals in FE and HE Settings, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 83-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-126-420241008