Learning and Educating Across Refugee/(Im)migrant Networks (LEARN)
Future focused research question
In what ways can we—as educators, learners, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers—best address the learning and teaching of refugees/(im)migrants?Description
In this project, we will bring together refugees, educators, and researchers with those in global and community organizations to 1.) identify key areas of needed research on the education of refugee/(im)migrants and to 2.) develop intentional and inclusive collectives to both conduct research and to use research findings to build necessary supports for refugee/(im)migrant communities in Arizona, the United States (US), and globally. We situate refugee/(im)migrants and teachers as both learners and educators, who deserve support not only from organizations,but also from academic institutions.
Year 1 achievements:
- Developed and delivered a series of 7 webinars and workshops, which brought together multiple actors, including refugees/(im)migrants, educators, researchers, policymakers, global organization leaders, and governmental actors.
- Created a free list of resources and support materials based on what was shared at convenings/conversations
- Shared our work with MLFTC students, staff, and faculty through a Learning Futures Podcast episode and a roundtable
- Implemented better and more strategic coordination of (im)migrant activities across ASU units (e.g., Education for Humanity and Global Human Rights Hub)
Opportunities
Projects
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Objective |
Activity |
Members/Participants |
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Conduct research |
Teachers from refugee backgrounds and their experiences transitioning to being a teacher in the U.S. |
Shyla Gonzalez-Dogan, Setrag Hovsepian, Adnan Turan, and Dilraba Anayatova |
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(Im)mobile (Im)migrants: Refugees and the United States’ Labor Market-PI |
Jill Koyama |
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Strategies for parental engagement in learning and development of refugee/bilingual children |
Nasir Kaihan |
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Community Engagement |
Presentations at conferences about the work of LEARN |
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Creation of Teaching Tool |
A game intended to demonstrate the complexities of planning and policy making as it relates to refugee populations |
Adnan Turan |
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Grant Proposal |
Understanding migrant and refugee teachers’ struggles for recognition and strategies to adapt – trajectories, identities, inequalities |
Jill Koyama |
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Summer Teaching Institute |
An institute for U.S.based and Lebanese teachers interested in best practices for working with refugee students |
Shyla Gonzalez-Dogan and Adnan Turan |
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Education in Emergencies (EIE) Course |
Aimed at enhancing teachers’ skills related to ethical considerations, working with children in crisis, employing alternative educational methods, and designing effective learning activities for teaching during emergencies |
Amy Markos, Janel White-Taylor, Shyla Gonzalez-Dogan, and Adnan Turan |
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Education in Emergencies (EIE) certificate collaboration with the Modern University for Business & Science, Lebanon |
Education in Emergencies is a project designed to address the critical need for specialized training in providing education during times of crisis. This project aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to deliver quality education amidst various emergencies, including conflicts, natural disasters, and pandemics. We envision this work evolving into a comprehensive certificate program, offering a structured curriculum that blends theory with practical applications, preparing professionals to effectively navigate the complexities of emergency settings and ensure continuity of learning for vulnerable populations. |
Jill Koyama, Amy Markos, Janel White-Taylor, Shyla Gonzalez-Dogan and Adnan Turan |
Resources
Alba, R. D., & Nee, V. (2003). Remaking the American mainstream: Assimilation and contemporary immigration. Harvard University Press.
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674018136
Ali, S., & Hartmann, D. (2015). Migration, incorporation, and change in an interconnected world. Routledge.
https://www.routledge.com/Migration-Incorporation-and-Change-in-an-Interconnected-World/Ali-Hartmann/p/book/9780415637398
Crawley, H., & Skleparis, D. (2018). Refugees, migrants, neither, both: Categorical fetishism and the politics of bounding in Europe’s ‘migration crisis.’ Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 44(1), 48–64.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2017.1348224
Dryden-Peterson, S. (2022). Right where we Belong: How refugee teachers and students are changing the future of education. Harvard University Press.
https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv2bndf1r
Dryden-Peterson, S. (2011). Refugee Education: A Global Review. UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION SERVICE.
https://www.unhcr.org/hu/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2016/12/Dryden_Refugee_Education_Global-Rvw.pdf
Dryden-Peterson, S. (2022). Right where we Belong: How refugee teachers and students are changing the future of education. Harvard University Press.
https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv2bndf1r
Kirk, J. (2010). Gender, forced migration, and education: Identities and experiences of refugee women teachers. Gender and Education, 22(2), 161–176.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540251003606925
Podcast episode:
Learning Futures Podcast (2021): Dr. Sarah Dryden-Peterson – Refugee Education: From Uncertainty to Creative Futures.
Events
In what ways can we — as educators, learners, researchers, practitioners and policymakers — best address the learning and teaching of refugees/(im)migrants?
Join the Office of Global Engagement at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, in partnership with Childhood Education International as we feature a series of virtual refugee events that help address these pressing issues. Learning and Educating Across Refugee/(Im)migrant Networks (LEARN) will bring together refugees, educators and researchers with those in global and community organizations to:
1. identify key areas of needed research on the education of refugee/(im)migrants and to 2. develop intentional and inclusive collectives to both conduct research and to use research findings to build necessary supports for refugee/(im)migrant communities in Arizona, the United States and globally.
Book Talk: Humanizing Education for Immigrant and Refugee Youth
Tuesday, April 11 12:00p.m. PT (UTC-7) / 3:00p.m. ET (UTC-4)
Panelists discuss in what ways can we — as educators, learners, researchers, practitioners and policymakers — best support the learning and teaching of refugees/(im)migrants?
- Monisha Bajaj, professor of International and Multicultural Education at the University of San Francisco
- Daniel R. Walsh, English Language Fellow with the U.S. State Department in Cusco, Perú
- Lesley Bartlett, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Wisconsin – Madison
- Gabriela Martínez, co-author of the book, “Humanizing Education for Immigrant and Refugee Youth: 20 Strategies for the Classroom and Beyond” (with Monisha Bajaj, Lesley Bartlett and Daniel Walsh).
Moderated by Jill Koyama, Professor and Vice Dean, Division of Leadership and Innovation, MLFTC
Language Education Policy and Refugee/(Im)migrant Education
Thursday, March 30 8:30a.m. PT (UTC-7) / 11:30a.m. ET (UTC-4)
- Celia Reddick, Lecturer on Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Yalda M. Kaveh, Assistant professor in Bilingual Education, MLFTC
- Zaharah Namanda, Executive Director, Utopia Foundation
Moderated by Julie Kasper, Director of Teacher Learning and Leadership, Refugee Educator Academy, Center for Professional Learning, Childhood Education International
Refugee/(Im)migrant Social Integration: Their Contributions to Host Communities and Education Systems
Tuesday, March 07 9a.m. PT (UTC-7) / noon ET (UTC-4)
- Patrick Masoya, President and CEO, Refugees and Immigrants Community for Empowerment (RICE)
- Awad Mekkawi, PhD student, University of Arizona
- Roozbeh Shirazi, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
- Pamela de Largy, Executive Director of Education for Humanity at Arizona State University
Moderated by Shyla Dogan, Assistant Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Social Emotional Learning and Wellbeing: Cornerstones of Refugee/(Im)migrant Education
Tuesday, Nov. 15 9a.m. PT (UTC-7) / noon ET (UTC-4)
- Rachel Smith, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), Coordinator, PSS-SEL
- Sara Kassab, Graduate Student and Instructional content designer
- Vianney Mpitabavuma, Kakuma Refugee Secondary School, Teacher
- Hadiza Amou Ali, Secondary School Teacher, Niger
Moderated by Danah Henriksen, Associate Professor, MLFTC
Belonging for Refugee and Immigrant Students and Families
Wednesday, Oct. 19 3p.m. PT (UTC-7) / 6p.m. ET (UTC-4)
- Sarah Dryden-Peterson, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Associate Professor
- Mandy Manning, Washington Educator Association, Digital Content Specialist
- Ivonne Orozco, Public Academy for Performing Arts High School, Teacher
- Meheria Habibi, IRC, Program Officer
Moderated by Jill Koyama, Professor and Vice Dean, Division of Leadership and Innovation, MLFTC
Collaboration and Ecosystem Approaches to Refugee Education
Thursday, Sept. 29, 9a.m. PT (UTC-7) / noon ET (UTC-4)
- Miriam Feldblum, Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, Co-founder and Executive Director
- Amlata Parsaud, Childhood Education International, Leadership Practice Area Lead
- Adnan Turan, PhD student, MLFTC
Moderated by Julie Kasper, Director of Teacher Learning and Leadership, Refugee Education Academy, CE International
Questions? If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Ann Nielsen at ann.nielsen@asu.edu.
Sponsored by:
Members
Shyla González-Doğan
Assistant Professor, Education Studies, MLFTC
Nasir Ahmad Kaihan
Incoming PhD Student, MLFTC
Julie Kasper
Director of Teacher Learning and Leadership, Refugee Education Academy, CE International
Jill Koyama
Professor and Vice Dean, Division of Leadership and Innovation, MLFTC
Ann Nielsen
Director, Office of Global Engagement, MLFTC
Iveta Silova
Professor and Associate Dean, Office of Global Engagement, MLFTC
Adnan Turan
PhD Student, MLFTC
Amy Markos
Clinical Associate Professor, MLF Teachers College
Janel White-Taylor
Clinical Professor, MY, MLFTC Div Ed Ldshp and Innov/Tmp