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ERIC Number: EJ1193377
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 23
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-6102
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Community-University Partnerships in Practice: Development of Welcoming Learning Environments for New Immigrants
Hur, Jung Won; Suh, Suhyun
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v22 n3 p45-67 2018
This case study examined how community-university partnerships have helped develop welcoming learning environments for new immigrants, particularly the increasing number of South Korean students and families in eastern Alabama. The creation of South Korean-owned automobile manufacturing plants in the southeastern United States has brought numerous South Korean families to this region, which has historically had a very small immigrant population. To help educators in these areas understand the culture of new immigrant students, we developed partnerships with local auto suppliers and have provided educators with an international cultural immersion experience in South Korea for the past 7 years. This study investigated the experience of 38 teachers and school administrators participating in the program 2014-2017. Findings revealed that the program helped participants develop empathy for immigrant students, critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, and find effective ways to support immigrant students.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alabama; South Korea
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