The World at America's Doorstep: Service Learning in Preparation to Teach Global Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2021
Keywords
community engagement, immigration, personal transformation, refugees, service learning, White privilege
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1177/1541344608326898
Abstract
Immigration trends in the United States necessitate the preparation of new K-12 teachers to teach diverse populations and to recognize the capabilities of immigrant and refugee children. Transformative learning that results from service learning offers a promising opportunity for preservice teachers to gain awareness and change their attitudes toward these children. This study examined the role of service learning where undergraduate education students tutored at a local refugee agency or elementary school. An analysis of their journal entries indicated changes in beliefs and attitudes toward refugee and other immigrant children, including the acknowledgement of their motivation and determination when confronted by challenges not faced by students born in the United States.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Journal of Transformative Education, v. 6, issue 4, p. 270-285
Scholar Commons Citation
McBrien, J. Lynn, "The World at America's Doorstep: Service Learning in Preparation to Teach Global Students" (2021). School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies Sarasota Manatee Campus Faculty Publications. 29.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sigs_facpub_sm/29
