Humanizing Education for Immigrant and Refugee Youth: 20 Strategies for the Classroom and Beyond

This book provides strategies, models, and concrete ideas for better serving newcomer immigrant and refugee youth in U.S. schools, with a focus on grades 6–12. It offers research-based information, classroom examples, tips for implementing each strategy, and engaging profiles of schools, students, and alumni.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2022
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive and practical guide for educators, school leaders, policymakers, and scholars seeking to enhance the educational outcomes and well-being of newcomer immigrant and refugee youth in the United States. With a focus on grades 6-12, the authors offer a wealth of strategies, models, and concrete ideas to support these students' academic, social, and emotional development.

The book is organized into three main sections: classroom and instructional design, school design, and extracurricular, community, and alumni partnerships. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific strategy and provides a thorough exploration of its implementation. The authors draw upon extensive research and classroom experiences to offer evidence-based information, practical examples, and tips for effective implementation.

Furthermore, the book includes engaging profiles of schools, students, and alumni that showcase the successful implementation of these strategies and provide valuable insights and practical advice. These profiles offer a diverse range of perspectives, from researchers and policymakers to classroom teachers and newcomer students, contributing to a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by immigrant and refugee youth in the education system.

By incorporating these strategies into their practice, educators and school leaders can create inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote the academic success, social integration, and overall well-being of newcomer immigrant and refugee youth. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators, school leaders, policymakers, and scholars who are committed to humanizing education and fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807767078