Documenting Immigrant Families’ Separation and Reunion: Sandra Castro, Class of 2021, on her Dissertation and Her New Assistant Dean Role
Sandra Castro (Photo courtesy of Castro)
By Bonnie Eissner
The recent surge in the number of unaccompanied children and teenagers making the treacherous crossing from Mexico into the United States, many of them seeking parents who are already in the U.S., is drawing renewed attention to the southern border and national immigration policy. President Biden set a goal to reunite the separated families, but
Sandra Castro (Ph.D. ’21, Social Welfare) believes more needs to be done to support them.
“I just think it s important that we shift the focus from the border to what happens after because I think that s when the hard work begins, and not only for families, but also for schools, for local communities.” Castro said.
20 Jan 2021 / 15:59 H.
KUALA
LUMPUR: Good teacher-parent communication is vital in creating an effective home-based teaching and learning (PdPR ) ecosystem for students, said Education and Professional Continuing expert Prof Dr Ismi Arif Ismail.
He said such interaction would also make the learning process more enjoyable for students.
“Regular communication between teachers and parents is vital for PdPR as it has become the teaching and learning method in this new normal environment,” he told Bernama.
Ismi Arif said apart from sharing what have been taught and homework, teachers should always encourage parents to give their support to ensure effective PdPR can be achieved.