The information selected and included here is meant to provide classroom teachers with a better understanding of the culture, background, and language of their Karen students. Please remember that "descriptions of culture apply to peoples, not to individuals" (Ashin Moonieinda, The Karen people: culture, faith and history).
Language
- Karen Language {Omniglot}
- Karen Language {Wikipedia}
- Learn Karen {Drum Publications}
Culture & Background
A New Beginning - Karen Refugees from Burma {The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education}
The Karen People: Culture, faith, and history {Karen Buddhist Dhamma Dhutta Foundation}
{Burma Link} Online community dedicated to upholding the voices of the peoples of Burma while empowering them to become agents of change in their own lives.
Karen Ethnic Group {Burma Link}
{Friends of the Karen People of Burma}
Karen People {Wikipedia}
Refugees from Burma in the United States {Cultural Orientation Resource Center}
The Karen Flag {Drum Publications} History and significance of the Karen flag.
Karen Cultural Tips and Trends
The Karen People: Culture, faith, and history {Karen Buddhist Dhamma Dhutta Foundation}
{Burma Link} Online community dedicated to upholding the voices of the peoples of Burma while empowering them to become agents of change in their own lives.
Karen Ethnic Group {Burma Link}
{Friends of the Karen People of Burma}
Karen People {Wikipedia}
Refugees from Burma in the United States {Cultural Orientation Resource Center}
The Karen Flag {Drum Publications} History and significance of the Karen flag.
Karen Cultural Tips and Trends
Classroom Resources
Karen Communication Board/Cue Card
Clip art images with accompanying Karen/English words and phrases to help facilitate communication with parents and ELs literate in their first language.
Clip art images with accompanying Karen/English words and phrases to help facilitate communication with parents and ELs literate in their first language.