Read more
This book outlines the ways educators can support positive educational and social outcomes for the most vulnerable children in their communities. It is intended for use in schools by school leaders and classroom teachers, and by educational professionals engaged in supporting schools with students with refugee backgrounds.
List of contents
Introduction 1. The global refugee crisis and educational implications 2. Trauma and its Impact 3. Learning the Language and Differentiation 4. Communicating Effectively 5. Numeracy 6. Personal Development 7. Exercise and Sport 8. Science and Technology 9. Social Studies and Diverse Perspectives
About the author
Maura Sellars, PhD, has three decades of experience as a teacher and member of school executive teams, and almost two decades as an academic, specialising in differentiation strategies. As an inclusivist, her current research, books and articles focus on authentic school inclusion for students with refugee and asylum seeker experiences.
Scott Imig, PhD, is a former primary and middle school teacher. He has spent much of his university career studying the qualities of effective and engaging classrooms. His current research focuses on understanding and helping school communities support the integration of families with refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds.
Professor John Fischetti started his career in refugee education working with Haitian and Cambodian refugee children in the United States. His current work focuses on school and leadership transformation, advocating for changing the role of the learner, the role of the teacher and assessment simultaneously to promote learning equity.
Summary
This book outlines the ways educators can support positive educational and social outcomes for the most vulnerable children in their communities. It is intended for use in schools by school leaders and classroom teachers, and by educational professionals engaged in supporting schools with students with refugee backgrounds.
