Books by PH D Cofreros

The focus of this descriptive analysis is on the organizational framework of the largest Cultural Orientation (CO) project in the world implemented by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), which was contracted by the United States Department of State, Bureau for Refugee Programs, to conduct refugee resettlement education in Bata-an, the Republic of the Philippines for Indo-Chinese refugees bound for resettlement in the United States of America. From 1980 to 1990, ICMC/Philippines provided Cultural Orientation to a quarter of a million Indo-Chinese refugees. This inquiry establishes and clarifies what were some of the assumptions which contributed to the conceptualization of CO program instruction for adult Southeast Asian refugees intended to help the refugee achieve positive adjustment to life in the United States of America. The salient questions addressed in this research are: (1) What is overseas refugee education? (2) How is it constructed and conceptualized? (3) How is it practiced and implemented? and (4) Can the Philippines Refugee Processing Center serve as a model for preparing refugees to live in a Western multi-ethnic society? Postulated in the analysis are the strengths and weaknesses of the following elements staff training and development, educational theory, and refugee resettlement.Hypothesis testing of selected program elements and replication design of the locus of the program leading to conceptualization of refugee education include: selected cases studies, surveys (statistical and quantitative), policy review and analysis, personal interviews and legal opinions.The findings of the field-based research support the original hypothesis that certain operational concepts of American Cultural Orientation (CO) were "dysfunctional" and "incompatible" with the goals of preparing Southeast Asian refugees for successful adjustment to living in the United States of America. Moreover, the findings will be useful to U.S. Government officials, educators, researchers and refugee resettlement professionals who will consider the value of this study from the perspective of naturalized American citizen whose country of origin is the Republic of the Philippines.Felipe Cofreros, Ph.D.

Curious Sam is an eye-catching book that contains a story or more. This book is geared for preschool children aged three and up. With a simple story and powerful comprehension questions, Curious Sam engages the child by focusing concentration, improving comprehension, stimulating thought, and galvanizing imagination. This book is intended for use in the preschool classroom. The students can answer questions, generate their own questions, act out the story, or continue the story. It can be read to two and three-year-old students, while the older students can relate to the higher-level activities. Although the book is designed for classroom use, it can also be used in the home, and the setup in the book gives young children a chance to relate to their parents while discussing the story.

In the book Inside Japan: its People and Culture written by Felipe Cofreros Ph.D. - is a renowned author of childrens books, newspaper and magazine editor who spent a good amount of years in Japan experienced its culture and witnessed the Japanese people role as a nation in contributing to Japans success and making it as one of the most successful countries in terms of technological advancement production and preservation of its history and cultural beliefs. The book boast of its simplicity yet profound approach in narrating the beauty and interesting interplay of Japans unique characteristics. As the author experienced Japan first hand he also included relevant examples from his researcher as to how Japan and its nation has grown and blossomed as a nation then and right now. A nation where other countries look up to in areas of economic growth and stability technology, education and government. The details provided in the book can be imbibed by the reader could as it enlightens the readers with effective description, and demonstrations of Japans role in the global realm. By Cindy Lee Jordan R.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Makati Medical Center, College of Nursing, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines Cum Laude Masters in Health Care Administration. Stevens Henager College Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Magna Cum Laude.