Exploring the Educational Implications of the Third Space Framework for Transnational Asian Adoptees

• Published in: Berkeley review of education Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 117 - 137
• Main Authors: Witenstein, Matthew, A, Saito, L. Erika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berkeley Graduate School of Education, University of California 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Adoption; Critical Theory; Culturally Relevant Education; Educational Environment; Educational Experience; Feminism; Foreign Countries; Guidelines; History; Immigrants; Qualitative Research; Self Concept; Student Needs; Teaching Methods; Asia; United States

Transnational Asian adoptees are a unique and understudied population that potentially faces oppression and confusion. Educational institutions are often unresponsive to the needs of immigrant groups, particularly ones with unique circumstances like transnational Asian adoptees. Not only is there a...