Supporting Korean American Children in Early Childhood Education - Perspectives From Mother-Educators

"Transnational mother-educators share original stories of young children and families to dismantle prevalent narrow narratives about Asian American communities. Topics include parenting beliefs and practices, naming practices, portrayals in children's picturebooks, translingual home practices, and responses to microaggressions. Includes user-friendly features such as discussion questions, lesson ideas, and a list of appropriate books"--

About the author

Sophia Han is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning at the University of South Florida. Jinhee Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. Sohyun Meacham is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa. Su-Jeong Wee is an assistant professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies at California State University, Los Angeles.

Summary

Early childhood professionals can use this book to better serve Korean American children in the United States. Four transnational mother-educators share the lived experiences of Korean American children and their families through candid and vivid narratives that counter stereotypical and prejudicial beliefs about Asian American communities.

Product details

• Authors: Sophia Han, Jinhee Kim, Sohyun Meacham, Su-Jeong Wee
• Assisted by: Christopher P Brown (Editor), Nancy File (Editor)
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2023
• EAN: 9780807768662
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-6866-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Education Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Kindergarten and pre-school education