How Schools Can Best Support Somali Students and Their Families

Authors

  • Julie Mae Koch University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v9i1.8

Keywords:

Somali immigrant, refugee education, acculturation

Abstract

Immigrant students often pose a challenge to educators. In particular, the Somali population of students presents a unique challenge due to the nature of their immigration, their history and culture, the fact that most are Muslim, and the fact that they are often labeled as “Black” by native-born peers. This article discusses the needs of Somali students and their families in education systems around the world and presents recommendations for schools to ease their transition. Future directions for research are also presented.

Author Biography

Julie Mae Koch, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Doctoral Candidate

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Published

2007-12-09

How to Cite

Koch, J. M. (2007). How Schools Can Best Support Somali Students and Their Families. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v9i1.8

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Section

Articles (Peer-reviewed)