Faculty
Education
Supervisor Name
Dr. Shelley Taylor
Keywords
thirdspace, education, refugee, equity, pedagogy, multilingual
Description
This infographic provides a snapshot of my research on third space theory and provides examples of how it can be used in the classroom to support students with refugee backgrounds. If home is a child’s first space and school is a second space, a third space is an environment where these two spheres merge. Third spaces interrupt cultural essentialism and create new opportunities for understanding, collaboration and harmony (Lotherington, 2013). Teachers can use third space theory to combine culture and curriculum to make learning meaningful and accessible for all learners.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to my supervisor, Dr. Shelley Taylor, for her support and guidance this summer.
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Educational Methods Commons
Utilizing "Third Space" to Support Students with Refugee Backgrounds
This infographic provides a snapshot of my research on third space theory and provides examples of how it can be used in the classroom to support students with refugee backgrounds. If home is a child’s first space and school is a second space, a third space is an environment where these two spheres merge. Third spaces interrupt cultural essentialism and create new opportunities for understanding, collaboration and harmony (Lotherington, 2013). Teachers can use third space theory to combine culture and curriculum to make learning meaningful and accessible for all learners.