Belonging, being, and becoming: challenges for children in transition

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Ebbeck, Marjory, Yim, Hoi Yin Bonnie and Lee, Lai Wan Maria. 2010. "Belonging, being, and becoming: challenges for children in transition." Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education. 4 (2), pp. 103-117. https://doi.org/10.1080/15595691003635864
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Belonging, being, and becoming: challenges for children in transition

ERA Journal ID20142
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsEbbeck, Marjory (Author), Yim, Hoi Yin Bonnie (Author) and Lee, Lai Wan Maria (Author)
Journal TitleDiaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education
Journal Citation4 (2), pp. 103-117
Number of Pages15
Year2010
Place of PublicationUnited States
ISSN1559-5692
1559-5706
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/15595691003635864
Web Address (URL)http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1080/15595691003635864
Abstract

This article presents some findings of a small-scale research study carried out in 1 kindergarten in Hong Kong. The study looked at the problems associated with the transition of families from one culture (mainland China) to a new culture (Hong Kong), concentrating on the children’s development of a sense of belonging in Hong Kong. Specific issues that children may face were identified. The study also suggests some strategies for early childhood teachers to use when implementing a play-based curriculum that gives immigrant children opportunities to express their emotions through play. The study found that a sense of belonging can be enhanced if teachers understand the difficulties inherent in cultural transition and respond accordingly.

Keywordsimmigrant; children; early childhood; Hong Kong; play; belonging; Bronfenbrenner
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020470211. Migrant cultural studies
441004. Social change
390302. Early childhood education
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Contact email: hoi.yim@usq.edu.au. Author's version not held.

Byline AffiliationsUniversity of South Australia
Faculty of Education
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, China
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