{"product_id":"bridging-two-worlds-supporting-newcomer-and-refugee-youth","title":"Bridging Two Worlds: Supporting Newcomer and Refugee Youth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBridging Two Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e provides teachers, school administrators and counsellors with the knowledge and practical resources to deliver more informed and culturally responsive career development and guidance to newcomer and refugee youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This book and the study upon which it is based grew out of the Canadian spirit of cultural diversity and inclusivity. \u003cem\u003eBridging Two Worlds \u003c\/em\u003eoffers data-informed curriculum development and instructional ideas that recognize and address educational gaps as well as cultural or experiential differences that impede progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is built around nine key themes related to effective pedagogy and mental health supports: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eConflict Awareness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial Determinants of Health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeace and Sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefugee Characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding Personal and Community Connections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultural Competency\/Culturally Safe and Responsive Teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrauma-Sensitivity, Mental Health Awareness and Crisis Response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer Planning and Career Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeacher Self-Care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the first section, the book considers issues that relate to school-based learning and teaching. While not all newcomers to Canada face the cumulative effects of trauma, interrupted learning and new-language acquisition, all educators should be aware of how these affect human development and learning. The second section focuses on educator competency - preparing and training teachers and counsellors to work with newcomer and refugee children and youth. It includes relevant core competencies from the \u003cem\u003eCareer Development Guidelines and Standards of Practice \u003c\/em\u003eand 30 sample lessons for educators. The book concludes with a section devoted to student learning outcomes for life\/work development. Learning outcomes from the \u003cem\u003eBlueprint for Life\/Work Designs \u003c\/em\u003eare provided with accompanying suggestions for instruction across all elementary and secondary grade levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBridging Two Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e brings to bear the power of original research and the insight of its experienced authors on the crucial issue of educating newcomers. With the world witnessing an ever-growing number of refugees - many coming to our shores with expectations of a better life - education is the key. Equally, the new arrivals must learn about their new land and how they can make Canada a better place. Fortunately, this guide creates understanding and provides the tools that will enable the building of bridges to take place.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Hon. Lloyd Axworthy, Chair, World Council on Refugees and Former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lorna Martin, Jan Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46475995709676,"sku":"9781988066271","price":41.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781988066271.jpg?v=1748011213","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/bridging-two-worlds-supporting-newcomer-and-refugee-youth","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}