ISBN:
0805837078
,
0805837086
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xvi, 195 p)
,
ill., maps
,
24 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Sociocultural, political, and historical studies in education
Parallel Title:
Print version American Dreams, Global Visions : Dialogic Teacher Research with Refugee and Immigrant Families
DDC:
305.9/0691/0977564
Keywords:
Refugees Case studies
;
Action research in education Case studies
;
Immigrant families Case studies
Abstract:
This book presents the struggle for dialogue and understanding between teachers and refugee and immigrant families, in their own words. Forging a stronger connection between teachers, newcomers, and their families is one of the greatest challenges facing
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Tables and Maps; Preface; I Dialogic Teacher Research; 1 Dialogues of Cultural and Educational Change; 2 Dialogic Teacher Research With Family Narratives; II Family Narratives; 3 A Hmong Family; 4 A Mexican Family; 5 An Assyrian Family; 6 A Kosovar Family; III Extending the Dialogue; 7 Extending the Dialogue: Pathways for Change; Appendix A The "Bully 4-U!" Award; Appendix B Escuche Bien, Amigo; References; Author Index; Subject Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-188) and indexes
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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