Refuge in the Heartland: Refugee Resettlement Documentary

“Refuge in the Heartland,” shares the experiences of refugee students, families, educators, resettlement agencies, policy makers, and community partners in an effort to assist people around the world in their work with refugee children and their families. Some of the topics include acculturation, developing school curriculum, overcoming trauma, partnering with communities, policy, and language acquisition for culturally and linguistically diverse students. The goal of the project is to educate all who work with refugee students and their families in order to reduce the uncertainty educators may feel and provide a better educational experience for refugee students. Produced by the College of Education at Kansas State University in Partnership with Wichita Public Schools. Directed by Rusty Earl and Trina Harlow 1:35 Wichita Public Schools 5:45 The Refugee Experience 15:13 Assimilation vs Acculturation 18:14 Advocating for Students (Dr. Bhahba) 22:36 The Resettlement Process 28:06 Overcoming Stereotypes 34:38 Bridging Languages 41:14 Developing the right curriculum 46:57 The Importance of community 50:33 Blessing and Kim's Story 55:46 How trauma effects children 1:00:07 Advice for teachers 1:06:48 Credits Music: Music bed Souvenirs by Steven Gutheinz Joy and Sorrow by Blake Ships Along the Harbor by Slow Meadow Semolina by Slow Meadow A Homecoming by Traveler Firstcom.com I’ll Hold Your Hand by Give Me Love by Deives, Moran Magic Flight by Norman Road of Life by Bronco, Kaleth Coniston Waters Night Bloom Redemption Premiumbeat.com A special place Healing Waters Annie Chad Lawson She by Chad Lawson Helft mir Gorr’s Gute preisen, BWV 16 by Chad Lawson Ted Yoder: Indiana Skies Alex Wakim: ESL Classroom