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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Zeynep Isik-Ercan

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In Pursuit Of A New Perspective In The Education Of Children Of The Refugees: Advocacy For The “Family”, Zeynep Isik-Ercan Dec 2011

In Pursuit Of A New Perspective In The Education Of Children Of The Refugees: Advocacy For The “Family”, Zeynep Isik-Ercan

Zeynep Isik-Ercan

This paper describes a qualitative inquiry into the experiences of Burmese refugee families with elementary schools in the U.S. and proposes a new perspective for serving the educational needs of refugee children. Data included in-depth interviews with 25 Burmese families in a midsize Midwestern city. Findings from the preliminary analysis demonstrated that due to their own limited school experiences, the parents did not know how they could advocate for their children’s schooling and use academic opportunities. While the parents appreciated and encouraged their children’s school learning, they lacked the resources to support their children in negotiating academic contexts. Moreover, the …


Rethinking Third Space: Turkish Parents And Children Negotiating Culture, Identity And Schooling, Zeynep Isik-Ercan Sep 2011

Rethinking Third Space: Turkish Parents And Children Negotiating Culture, Identity And Schooling, Zeynep Isik-Ercan

Zeynep Isik-Ercan

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Third Spaces As Methodological Possibilities: Reflections Of A Researcher Moving Beyond, Zeynep Isik-Ercan Sep 2011

Third Spaces As Methodological Possibilities: Reflections Of A Researcher Moving Beyond, Zeynep Isik-Ercan

Zeynep Isik-Ercan

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