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Relational Social Justice Identity Development Among Chinese International High School Students, Christine J. Yeh, Suellen Lee, Leyla Pérez-Gualdrón Jan 2016

Relational Social Justice Identity Development Among Chinese International High School Students, Christine J. Yeh, Suellen Lee, Leyla Pérez-Gualdrón

School of Education Faculty Research

This research explored the development of a social justice orientation and identity in a sample of high school students in Hong Kong. A sample of 12 students, four teachers, the Principal, and the School Counselor were interviewed in depth about the roles of community service, service learning, and social justice in their identities and school activities. Grounded theory was used to analyze the interview data and six main themes and several subcategories emerged: Six themes emerged from the interview data: (1) Community service as a social experience; (2) Service as a personally rewarding experience; (3) Appreciation of cultural differences; (4) …


Boys Ii Men: A Culturally-Responsive School Counseling Group For Urban High School Boys Of Color, Leyla Pérez-Gualdrón, Christine J. Yeh, Lyryan Russell Jan 2016

Boys Ii Men: A Culturally-Responsive School Counseling Group For Urban High School Boys Of Color, Leyla Pérez-Gualdrón, Christine J. Yeh, Lyryan Russell

School of Education Faculty Research

Using a participatory and collaborative approach, we developed, implemented, and evaluated a culturally responsive school counseling group, Boys II Men, for 11 low-income diverse male students of color at an urban public school. The content of the group focused on five areas: social connections and support, exploring gender roles, navigating identities, school engagement, and future planning. We worked closely with teachers, school staff, and counselors to foster a supportive and positive school climate (Beesley, 2004). Each student was interviewed about his experience in the group to assess the impact of the strategies and techniques used. We also analyzed the specific …


Human Rights And Education Policy In South Asia, Monisha Bajaj, H Kidwai Jan 2016

Human Rights And Education Policy In South Asia, Monisha Bajaj, H Kidwai

School of Education Faculty Research

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