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ERIC Number: EJ641715
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Publication Date: 2001
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From Playing with Guns to Playing with Rice: The Challenges of Working with Refugee Children--An Australian Perspective.
Waniganayake, Manjula
Childhood Education, v77 n5 p289-94 Annual Theme 2001
Draws on examples from Australia to illustrate ways early childhood professionals can contribute to meeting the challenges of resettling young refugee children. Describes a repatriation program to help rebuild nations, a program establishing play centers inside refugee centers, and using preschools/child care centers to support refugee families seeking permanent resettlement. Details further research needs on refugee children's adaptation. (KB)
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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