The recent conversations and rich discussions that have been had within EDF 459 group regarding the horrific situations of the Syrian refugees led me to open a similar discussion with the Social Justice leaders at my school, I saw this as an opportunity to further develop their learning and to assist them in making sense, … More Give Students a Voice. You’ll be Amazed as to what they Offer!
I am a person. Don’t see me as refugee, see me for me. I am a person who thinks, reads, laughs and cries. I am a person who loves, hates, cares and dies. I do not have a home, I’m here to find one. Accept for me for who I am and I will be … More I Am A Person
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
I’m proud to say that the parish of the school where I teach is very committed to welcoming Refuges into its community. Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (OLGC) has an active and committed Asylum Seekers Support Group. OLGC Parish has built two new homes that now house two refugee families new to Australia. These houses … More Syrians in Australia
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
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