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Muslim Immigrant Children in the United States: Practical Suggestions for Teachers
Child Research Net (2015)
  • ShamAh Md-Yunus, Eastern Illinois University
Abstract
Immigrant children from Muslim communities come from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and speak 60 different languages. Some of their religious beliefs, values, and practices have created issues and challenges for Western society. This article provides basic information about Muslim and Islamic practices, issues, and challenges Muslim immigrant children face in schools and offers some suggestions for teachers on how to accommodate Muslim immigrants in the United States.
Keywords
  • Muslim immigrant children,
  • teachers,
  • United States
Publication Date
January 16, 2015
Citation Information
ShamAh Md-Yunus. "Muslim Immigrant Children in the United States: Practical Suggestions for Teachers" Child Research Net (2015)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/shamah_md-yunus/15/