Perspectives of Greek immigrant women and the education of their children in Canada

This research study documents the problems, issues and concerns that Greek immigrant parents have with regards to their children's education in Canada. Through the use of oral and narrative history, several in-depth interviews have been conducted with three Greek females in Calgary. These migrants reveal their life histories, the values they have brought with them from their homeland, and the challenges they have experienced in Canada. The analysis of the immigrants' perspective of schooling is viewed two-fold. First, the study will view the participants' perspective as a student in the country of origin. Second, the study will look at the participants' perspective as a parent in Canada. Canadian schools in contrast to the participant's childhood experiences pose several unique issues and concerns. In conclusion the participant will reflect upon the contrast of Canadian schooling as compared to their personal experience.