“Parents Don’t Know About Education, They Just Send Their Children to School”: Teachers' Views on Afghan Refugee Parents and Their Children

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to share insights into how home and school relationships could be developed for refugee families. The author draws from a study documenting the literacy and language practices at home, at school and in the community of four children from Afghan refugee families living in Pakistan. Findings related to "What are teachers’ experiences and perceptions of Afghan refugee parents and their support for their children's education? are shared. I will begin with the conceptual framework, then examine the related literature. Next, I explain the method, followed by the three key findings. I continue with discussing the implications and ways to enhance the relationship between school and families of refugee backgrounds and conclude by acknowledging limitations.

Author

• Assadullah Sadiq, California State University - Channel Islands