The 2014 genocide perpetrated by the Islamic State (ISIS) against the Yazidi people in the Sinjar region of northern Iraq led to the violent displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, systemic sexual enslavement, and the tragic loss of countless lives. In response to this catastrophic humanitarian crisis, Australia opened its doors, specifically focusing its […]
Australia’s identity is not a static monolith; it is a vibrant, evolving mosaic. As an English teacher working with adult learners, I have a front-row seat to the profound impact of this diversity every day. My classroom is a microcosm of the world, where students from vastly different backgrounds bring their unique stories, perspectives, and
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Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners who possess low or no literacy skills—often referred to as LESLLA (Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults) learners—presents a unique and profound pedagogical challenge. In my own work, particularly when supporting adult Yazidi students, I have witnessed firsthand that this is not merely
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An integration of academic landscape with real-world teaching, youth mentorship, and the narrative of refugee displacement. Introduction: From the Page to the Classroom In my three-part book series exploring the harrowing realities of refugee displacement, I have often written that forced migration strips a person down to their barest vulnerabilities. Yet, as my writings emphasize,
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