by TESOL International Association |
Resources for Educators to Support Students, Families, and Themselves in Times of War and Conflict
In our connected world, tragic events can have a far-reaching impact on our communities and our students. As educators serving multilingual learners of English we need to have the resources, knowledge, and skills to navigate through tumultuous times and support ourselves, our students, and their families.
TESOL has compiled these resources from various organizations to aid educators in the classrooms and beyond. We will continue to seek out and add to this list and invite your suggestions at advocacy@tesol.org.
Resource Type: Other
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, Adult
Audience Language Proficiency: Intermediate, Advanced, Beginner
Objective:
Provide resources to aid educators to support and increase the fortitude of students.
Useful Link:
Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children (American Psychological Association)
Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of teens (American Psychological Association)
How do I talk to my kids about violence in the news (Commonsense Media)
Explaining the News to Our Kids (Commonsense Media)
How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War (UNICEF)
Teaching Controversial Issues: A Framework for Reflective Practice (teachingcontroversies.com)
How to Support Muslims MLs w/ Farhana Shah (Teaching MLs Podcast with Tan Huynh)
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Resources
Using The 6 Principles to Support Language Learning in Times of Crisis (TESOL)
How and why should we teach English in crisis and emergency situations? (British Council)
Teaching in Times of Crisis (Vanderbilt University)
How to Support Children During Times of War and Conflict (Psychology Today)