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The United States has always been seen as a refuge for people who are seeking safety and a better future for their families. We often focus on the myriad of challenges for our immigrant students; economic, language, cultural, anti-immigrant sentiment and separation of families. In this course we will focus on the assets and strength of immigrant students; their resilience, aspirations, dedication to hard work, positive attitudes toward school, family support and culture which enriches our classrooms. In this course we will look at the immigrant population of families and students and ways to support them so that they feel safe and secure at school.
Courses
Assets, Strengths, and Resilience of Immigrant Students (3hr)
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Course Description
The United States has always been seen as a refuge for people who are seeking safety and a better future for their families. We often focus on the myriad of challenges for our immigrant students; economic, language, cultural, anti-immigrant sentiment and separation of families. In this course we will focus on the assets and strength of immigrant students; their resilience, aspirations, dedication to hard work, positive attitudes toward school, family support and culture which enriches our classrooms. In this course we will look at the immigrant population of families and students and ways to support them so that they feel safe and secure at school.Course Objectives
1. What is an immigrant?
2. Why do people migrate to the US and what are the different kinds of immigrations?
3. What are the emotional and mental effects of immigration on families and specifically on kids?
4. How can the education system support families and students of immigrants feel included and help them integrate so that these children succeed?
5. How can we help our educators look at the immigrants’ families and students as assets rather than a burden?
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