"If My Father Met Me, Would He Love Me?": The Amerasian Story.

Taini, Reno

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ERIC Number: EJ569193

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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"If My Father Met Me, Would He Love Me?": The Amerasian Story.

Taini, Reno

Zip Lines: The Voice for Adventure Education, n32 p15-21 Sum 1997

Relates a teacher's 1989 experiences at the Philippine Refugee Processing Center, using ropes courses as part of the Bon Tot volunteer program to prepare young Amerasian refugees for life in the United States. Describes the funding of basic needs, the camp site, personnel, and activities. Explains processing of activities and debriefings in terms of participants' emotional needs. (SAS)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Adventure Education, Asian Americans, Cross Cultural Training, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Programs, Late Adolescents, Personal Narratives, Psychological Needs, Refugees, Teaching Experience, Vietnamese People, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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