Schools will need to make adjustments in order to accommodate the needs of refugee students. Some changes include: Language Professionals: Some refugee students may not understand the English language, which is one of the toughest barriers for most immigrant and refugee families. Creation of ESL Classes/ Program: Schools already have programs in place to help … More Features of a Learning Space for Refugee Students
The role of an educator is crucial in helping refugee students adjust, both short- and long-term. Educators and the country as a whole must recognize the value in caring for these and all children, because they may become citizens in the future Australian society. In the short-term, teachers may be the first friendly and consistent … More Refugee Students as Citizens of the Future
Teachers will play an especially meaningful role in the lives of incoming refugee students. In my previous post I highlighted the necessity for teachers and faculty to be sensitive and educated when dealing with this particular crisis. The school setting may be the first stable environment for these children, or at least a stark contrast … More The Role of the Educator in Helping Refugee Students Adjust and Thrive
For my assignment I have chosen to focus on refugee students, particularly Syrian, as they enter the Australian school system and way of life. Syrian and refugee children inherently live in a liminal space because it is hindering and uncertain in nature. Families are uncertain whether their homes and loved ones will be safe. Operating … More My Future Learning Space: Syrian Refugee Students in Australia
There is great value in setting goals when trying to make the most of self-direction because it is easy to lose track whilst working by yourself. … More Self-Direction
There are so many layers to this discussion I really don’t know where to start. The incredibly sad and complex plight of the refugee is a disturbing, confronting definition of existing in a liminal space. I am a member of an Asylum Seekers Group here in Melbourne and having had discussions with refugee families, the concerns … More Finding a Context for “Liminal Spaces” in Contemporary Education
“Student voice empowers the learner” Since commencing this subject I have had a change in my thinking regarding excursions. The potential for students to have a ‘shared competence experience’ within a CoP could develop student thinking and transform their learning. I put this thought into practice recently. I currently teach a Content Language and Integrated … More Curriculum, Pedagogy, Teacher, Students and Communities of Practice
Learning is central to all that we do in primary school. Curriculum names it, pedagogy implements it, teachers and students facilitate it. So where does the CoP sit amongst it and how does it affect the overall learning process? CoPs are implicitly in place in schools, as teachers participate in professional development and share in a daily … More Communities of Practice (CoP) Curriculum , Pedagogy Teacher and Students, where and does it all connect.
Communities of Practice are groups of people who come together with a shared learning goal. They learn through collaborative practices, including sharing ideas, assisting one another as they can, and working for the betterment of all in the group. This sense of community and commitment toward each other’s learning is what enables them to succeed. Adam … More Communities of Practice
The physical design of a classroom is important to consider when trying to achieve the best possible learning outcomes. Different units vary greatly; for example an art room, a history room and a library should all be set up differently because each will use different materials and will seek different outcomes through distinct teaching methods. But within … More Classroom Design
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