Author Description

This book consolidates three publications that serve as the foundation for understanding the cultural diversity and values of Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese students. Of importance is the awakening of our conscienceless to the social forces faced by refugee children entering and attending schools in the United States. We have data to indicate that in the next decade the educational needs of refugee children in our nation will continue to grow. How we enable these children to become active participants in our school communities, is an essential responsibility that we face in our work. The intent of this publication is to increase the level of awareness and understanding of school district instructional personnel about the values and beliefs the students from these cultures bring to the school setting.