This article discusses the perspectives and experiences of Chinese immigrant parents in New Zealand early childhood settings. The findings suggest that the parents' behaviour is aimed at raising children with an understanding of both New Zealand and Chinese culture. A key feature of this bicultural development, however, is a disconnect between activities at home and at childcare. The research highlights conflicts involved in forming a cross-cultural community of practice in which immigrants' funds of knowledge interact with those of early childhood centres.
History
Journal
Early childhood folio
Volume
16
Pagination
5-9
Location
Wellington, N.Z.
ISSN
0112-0530
Language
eng
Publication classification
C2.1 Other contribution to refereed journal
Copyright notice
2012, New Zealand Council for Educational Research