Identities, Practices and Education of Evolving Multicultural Families in Asia-Pacific

This edited book highlights the identities and practices of ethnically diverse families and schools in contexts where multicultural policies are not always a priority. It will appeal to researchers, practitioners and readers with interest in the current state of cultural diversity among minoritized families in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Autorentext

Jan Gube is Assistant Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Education University of Hong Kong. Dr Gube has a PhD from the University of Tasmania, Australia.

Fang Gao is Associate Professor at the Department of International Education, The Education University of Hong Kong. Dr Gao has a PhD from The University of Hong Kong.

Miron Bhowmik is Assistant Professor at the Department of Education Policy and Leadership, The Education University of Hong Kong. Dr Bhowmik has a PhD from The Education University of Hong Kong.

Inhalt

1. Cultural diversity in communities and schooling in Asia-Pacific Part I: Resettlement and identities2. Socializing strategies, family language policies, and practices: An autoethnographic study of a transcultural family in southwest China 3. Negotiating hyphenated identities in diaspora: Indigenous Chakma immigrants from Bangladesh in Melbourne 4. Bhutanese refugees' perspectives on the meaning of integration into Australian society 5. Navigating academic and career pathways in the era of neoliberalism: Educational trajectories of first-generation immigrant youth in Japan Part II: Family and community resources 6. Minority family and community resources: Funds of knowledge and university access and choice 7. Inclusive parental involvement for multicultural education: A case study from Thailand 8. Whole-community approach as a way to support Indigenous learners in urban areas in Taiwan 9. Exploring the education of international students in a Korean elementary school: The case of foreign-born students in Gyeonggi province 10. Community connections for equity and inclusion: Towards a research agenda Part III: Conclusion 11. Family diversity in Asian contexts: Local multiculturalisms for new contexts