Abstract

Using Yosso’s community cultural wealth framework, this qualitative study explored the strengths families, a refugee agency and preschool program have as they support the educational needs of preschool-aged refugee children. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine refugee mothers, two agency directors, and one teacher. Data were analyzed using a deductive approach revealing multiple cultural capitals, including aspirational, social, familial, and linguistic, that the refugee mothers possessed and utilized. Agency and program strengths included: strong goal-driven practices, external supports, and knowledge of the families they serve. This study gives insights on forming family-program partnerships and supporting young children’s learning.

摘要

利用Yosso的社区文化财富框架，这项定性研究探索了家庭，难民机构和学前教育计划在满足学龄前难民儿童的教育需求方面的优势。对9名难民母亲，2名机构负责人和1名老师进行了12次半结构化访谈。使用演绎方法对数据进行了分析，揭示了难民母亲所拥有和利用的多种文化资本，包括理想的，社会的，家庭的和语言的。机构和计划的优势包括：强有力的目标驱动型实践，外部支持以及对所服务家庭的了解。这项研究为建立家庭计划的伙伴关系和支持幼儿的学习提供了见识。