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2025-03-25: News Headlines

albawaba (2025-03-25). Israeli forces attack air bases in Syria. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli army announced targeting two Syrian air bases, Tadmur and T-4 air bases on Tuesday morning.In a post on the army's official X account, Israel said it hit the "remaining military capabilities" in the airfields located near the city of Palmyra in Homs. On the other hand, the Israeli army had earlier launched bombs on the same bases.Earlier on Monday, the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, slammed the attacks carried out by Israel in Syria and Lebanon saying the country is risking "further escalation".pic.twitter.com/VrlM9HCH8T— DD Geopolitics (@DD_Geopolitics) Cari-Bois News (2025-03-25). Has Trinidad & Tobago got comfortable with environmental degradation? globalvoices.org 't its core, the mistreatment of nature in Trinidad and Tobago is more than an environmental crisis'Originally published on Plastic pollution in a Trinidad river.

albawaba (2025-03-25). Israeli strikes kill 65 Palestinians as Gaza death toll surpasses 50,000. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel's relentless assault on Gaza continues, with at least 65 Palestinians killed in air and artillery strikes across the enclave since this morning. The attacks, including intense shelling in eastern Jabalia, come as Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens.Among the victims were two Palestinian journalists, including an Al Jazeera Mubasher reporter whose vehicle was hit in northern Gaza. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that at least 50,082 Palestinians have been killed and 113,408 wounded since the war began.However, Gaza's Government Media Office puts the death toll at over 61,700, citing thousands of p…

hindustantimes (2025-03-25). Iran Stunning Offer To Trump After Calling Him 'Bully' Over Nuclear Deal Threats: 'We Are Open To…'. hindustantimes.com Arab Nations, including Gaza ceasefire mediators Qatar and Egypt, met in Cairo on March 04 to adopt a reconstruction plan for the besieged enclave. The Egyptian plan appeared to be a direct counter to the Donald Trump proposal that called for depopulating Gaza and turning it into a 'Riviera of the Middle East'. How will Washington and ally Israel react to the new plan? Watch this video for full details.

hindustantimes (2025-03-25). Trump Shocks Zelensky With New Ukraine Announcement At 2nd Cabinet Meet? Full Video | Elon Musk | US. hindustantimes.com At a full cabinet meeting, the U.S. administration made a significant new announcement regarding Ukraine. The announcement was made during the second cabinet meeting of the Donald Trump administration with ceasefire talks proceeding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia taking place on the same day. Watch the video for details.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). Scores injured as Russia strikes Ukraine during ceasefire talks. channelnewsasia.com

albawaba (2025-03-25). Strange swirling-like lights cause panic in Russia and Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Strange swirling-like lights were spotted in the skies over multiple towns and cities in both Ukraine and Russia causing panic and spreading fear among residents as their source is unknown. "what are those strange swirling-like lights?" people asked online as some came up with some suggestions of explanations suggesting they could be the results of the debris of rockets and missiles amid a continued war between the two countries.Others in Russia claimed that this was a sign that the aliens had found our planet and were visiting the Earth and that the lights were coming out of their spacecraft.On the ot…

Aseel Saleh (2025-03-25). Israel kills 700 in one week and resumes targeting of hospitals and journalists in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's genocide in Gaza is in full swing as the Trump administration unleashes its ally and provides it with all the weapons it needs.

Pablo Meriguet (2025-03-25). Accusations and attacks: the last presidential debate in Ecuador between Noboa and González. peoplesdispatch.org The The two politicians will face off for the office of president on April 13 as they received the most votes in the first round of the elections. Noboa obtained 44.17% of the valid votes, while González obtained 44% (almost a tie). The high vote total for first and second place in the first round of elections was…

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill 65. channelnewsasia.com

albawaba (2025-03-25). Houthis fire 2 ballistic missiles targeting Ben Gurion Airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Houthi group announced early Tuesday morning that they had targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Israel with two ballistic missiles, "the Zulfiqar and the Palestine 2".The Yemeni militia also added they had a confrontation with the USS Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea amid continued US airstrikes on Houthi targets in the country.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree revealed in a statement that "the missile force of the Yemeni armed forces targeted Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Jaffa with two ballistic missiles, the Zulfiqar and the Palestine 2."Images of Iron Dome failing to intercept the Yemen…

albawaba (2025-03-25). Yemen-Houthi ballistic missile strikes central Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A hypersonic ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck central Israel, triggering widespread air raid sirens across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and over 200 towns and cities. The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed sirens sounding in the greater Tel Aviv area, southern Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem as Israeli air defense systems deployed interceptor missiles in response.Israeli media reported that shrapnel from an intercepted Yemeni missile fell in the city of Holon, south of Tel Aviv. According to the Walla news website, the interception also caused material damage in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem. Israeli po…

marketing (2025-03-25). Technology Has Shaped Human Knowledge For Centuries. Generative AI Is Set To Transform It Yet Again #Technology #Shaped #Human #Knowledge #Centuries. #Generative #Transform #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Where would we be without knowledge? Everything from the building of spaceships to the development of new therapies has come about through the creation, sharing, and …

marketing (2025-03-25). Wage Theft Is Now A Criminal Offence In NZ Investigating It Shouldn't Be Left To The Police #Wage #Theft #Criminal #Offence #Investigating #Shouldn't #Left #Police #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Being robbed is a horrible experience under any circumstances. But being robbed by your employer involves a unique betrayal of trust. | So it was a sign of real progress …

marketing (2025-03-25). A Budget Splash To Conserve 30% Of Australia's Lands Will Save Species If We Choose The Right 30% #Budget #Splash #Conserve #Australia's #Lands #Save #Species #Choose #Right #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In 2022, Australia and many other nations agreed to protect 30% of their lands and waters by 2030 to arrest the rapid decline in biodiversity. | Since then, the Albanese …

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2025-03-25). How To Avert The Imminent Collapse Of Social Security. popularresistance.org The Social Security Administration (SSA), which has been understaffed for a long time, is now facing collapse within months if changes made by the Trump administration are not reversed. 73 million people in the United States rely on Social Security for part or all of their income. Clearing the FOG speaks with Alex Lawson of Social Security Works about the cuts to the SSA workforce, the closure of regional and local offices and other changes that are going to lead to beneficiaries not receiving their checks and possibly the end of this 89 year old institution. Lawson describes how people can join the struggle to s…

albawaba (2025-03-25). Relentless U.S. airstrikes hit Houthi stronghold in Sa'dah, Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemeni sources report a wave of U.S. airstrikes targeting Sa'dah, the Houthi stronghold in northern Yemen, as part of an ongoing military campaign. The attacks, which have continued since March 15 following U.S. President Donald Trump's directive for intensified strikes, show no sign of slowing.On Monday, a series of overnight airstrikes hit multiple locations across Yemen. One attack in the capital, Sana'a, killed at least one person and injured over a dozen others. A residential building in the Ma'in district of Asir, west of Sana'a, was also bombed, causing civilian casualties.The U.S. claims its str…

marketing (2025-03-25). Why Is The US Group Chat On Houthi Attack Plans So Concerning? A Military Operations Expert Explains #Group #Chat #Houthi #Attack #Plans #Concerning? #Military #Operations #Expert #Explains #Facebook #Twitter #Meta #Instagram #TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A report in The Atlantic today sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond: senior US officials shared military operations for a bombing campaign against Houthi rebels …

geo.tv (2025-03-25). Canada says faces election interference threats from China and India. geo.tv

albawaba (2025-03-25). Mia Khalifa breaks down in tears after seeing her own photo. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Mia Khalifa gets emotional seeing her photo.When former adult film star and social media sensation Mia Khalifa saw her photograph displayed at the Hayward Art Gallery in London, United Kingdom, she lost control of her emotions and became overcome with emotion. During the event, which she documented on her Instagram Story, she was seen sobbing uncontrollably as she stood in front of the artwork that featured her face.The 31-year-old Khalifa expressed her profound appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of a prominent art institution. Being able to see myself in a setting like this is quite dauntin…

geo.tv (2025-03-25). Trump announces harsh 25% tariffs on nations purchasing Venezuelan oil. geo.tv Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, US, September 23, 2024. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump Monday announced a 25% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Venezuelan oil and gas, a move that could impact major economies such as China and India…

editor (2025-03-25). Masking during Covid was nothing to do with public health. onlineopinion.com.au Commonsense should have alerted many people to the perils of public wearing masks for any length of time.

geo.tv (2025-03-25). 'Nazis got better treatment': Judge slams Trump administration over deportations. geo.tv Venezuelan migrants arrive on a flight after being deported from the United States, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 24, 2025. — Reuters

albawaba (2025-03-25). Russian-US talks on Ukraine war conclude after 12-hour long session in KSA. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The latest round of negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding the Ukraine war wrapped up after a record 12-hour session in Saudi Arabia on Monday. This meeting, the longest in a series of diplomatic efforts since February 18, involved senior officials from both nations, including Russia's Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State.According to reports, Moscow and Washington coordinated a joint statement, set for release on Tuesday. Before the talks, Russian delegate Grigory Karasin expressed hope that they could resolve "at least one issue," though he refrained from specifying wh…

geo.tv (2025-03-25). Trump criticises his Colorado portrait but praises one sent by Putin. geo.tv Trump's portrait in Colorado. — X@trump_repost/FileUS President Donald Trump has received a new portrait from Russian President Vladimir Putin, just as he publicly ridiculed an existing painting of himself displayed in Colorado's State Capitol, BBC reported. While…

geo.tv (2025-03-25). Afghan women risk Taliban wrath over hair trade. geo.tv Afghan women wait to receive food aid from a nongovernmental organisation in Kabul on January 17, 2023. — AFPKABUL: Until Taliban authorities took power in Afghanistan, women like Fatima were able to freely sell their hair to be made into wigs, bringing in crucial cash.But a…

editor (2025-03-25). Large-scale electricity generation. onlineopinion.com.au Reliable, available 24/7 and affordable electricity underpins our economy and is critical to our future prosperity (if we have one as a sovereign nation).

Guest Contributor (2025-03-25). How can Africa achieve inclusive and equitable quality education? globalvoices.org

marketing (2025-03-25). U.S. Stocks Rise On Reports Trump Will Take Targeted Approach To Tariffs #U.S. #Stocks #Rise #Reports #Trump #Take #Targeted #Approach #Tariffs #Index #Wall #Street #Nasdaq #Exchange #Trading. menafn.com (MENAFN – Baystreet) | U.S. Treasuries are falling and stocks are on the rise amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump will take a more targeted approach with his next round of tariffs …

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). HSBC mulls outsourcing some fixed income trading, Bloomberg News reports. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). OpenAI COO to spearhead global growth, partnerships in expanded role, Altman says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). X's director of engineering has left company, Verge reports. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). Brazil will beat Argentina up in World Cup qualifier, says Raphinha. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). Rodrigues re-elected to lead Brazilian FA until 2030. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). Protesters hit Istanbul streets again over Erdogan rival's arrest. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-25). Trump says Greenland 'maybe' in US future as territory's leaders lambast US delegation trip. channelnewsasia.com

albawaba (2025-03-25). Everything you need to know about Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship. albawaba.com

albawaba (2025-03-25). 7-year-old girl gets a tattoo, TikTok video sparks outrage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A TikTok video of a 7-year-old girl reportedly getting a tattoo has sparked widespread outrage and concern with speculations from social media users on its authenticity. If true, several social media users have expressed their disbelief about the issue at hand, bringing up topics about the 7-year-old girl's parents and the tattoo artist including, child abuse, and legality. Many have also raised concerns about failed parenting, further urging authorities to jail everyone responsible for the bizarre video. 7-year-old girl gets a tattoo, TikTok video sparks outrage: Is 7 too young for a tattoo?

geo.tv (2025-03-25). 'Reasons to be optimistic': UK startups boost local news scene. geo.tv The Manchester Mill media founder and editor Joshi Herrmann works in the offices of the online newspaper serving Greater Manchester— AFP/FileOn the second floor of a London furniture store, three journalists are busy finalising the latest edition of a newsletter, covering…

geo.tv (2025-03-25). Japan awards longest-serving death row inmate $1.4 million. geo.tv The image shows former Japanese boxer Iwao Hakamada. — AFP/FileTOKYO: A Japanese man wrongly convicted of murder who was the world's longest-serving death row inmate has been awarded $1.4 million in compensation, an official said Tuesday.The payout represents 12,500…

Joe Hernandez, NPR (2025-03-25). 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The genetic testing company 23andMe — which allows users to spit in a tube and send away the sample for a detailed DNA analysis — is filing for bankruptcy. | The California biotech firm

Tilak Doshi (2025-03-25). Beautiful, Clean Coal. dailysceptic.org King coal is back. The staple fuel, now capable of being burnt cleanly via 4th generation plants, is set to once again take its rightful place in the story of human flourishing, says Tilak Doshi. And not a moment too soon.

Prachatai (2025-03-25). Thai cook reveals what detention is like for Uyghurs in Thailand. globalvoices.org A Thai cook explains the plight of Uyghur refugees in a rural detention centerOriginally published on A cook narrates the situation of detained Uyghurs in a rural detention center in Thailand. This

geo.tv (2025-03-25). Trump defends Greenland visit, says 'This is friendliness, not provocation'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, March 24, 2025. — Reuters | US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks after being sworn in on the 25th. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: Senior officials in Donald Trump's administration, including the US vice president and defence secretary, mistakenly added a journalist to a private messaging group where they…

People's Dispatch. (2025-03-24). Film On Gaza Solidarity Encampments Launched Amid Crackdown On Activism. popularresistance.org A new documentary chronicling the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University will premier at the CPH: DOX Film Festival in Copenhagen on March 25, 2025. "The Encampments," a film produced by BreakThrough News and Watermelon Pictures, "challenges the dominant media narrative by revealing the true spirit of the encampments—what it felt like to be there, the emotions that fueled the students, and what motivated their drastic action," said directors Kei Pritsker and Michael T Workman. | The film was produced by nonprofit media organization BreakThrough News, Grammy-award winning musician Macklemore, and W…

ecns.cn (2025-03-24). Registration Center for Boao Forum 2025 starts operation. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 will be held from March 25 to 28 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.

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Bibliography: Multicultural Education (Part 1096 of 1259)

Emberling, Stapley W.; Sewall, Gilbert T. (1998). A New Generation of History Textbooks: A Report, Spring 1998. This article examines the history textbooks available in 1998 for adoption in the United States at both the high school and elementary levels. New books have appeared on the scene since the last textbook adoption series. California begins its textbook considerations in August. The California adoption will rekindle national interest in the content of history textbooks and indicate in what ways the textbooks and social studies content have changed after a decade of exposure to multiculturalism. The document examines the predominant role of the large textbook consumers, California and Texas, as well as the emerging themes and "watered-down" text in many of the books. The shrinking numbers of publishers and the increasing costs of production for books and ancillary materials raises some basic questions of quality, content, and purpose of textbooks. The article lists the major textbooks considered for adoption and analyzes some of the shortcomings of the texts. (EH)… [PDF]

Durham, Ama C.; Liu, Hsin-tine Tina; McCarthy, Christopher; Mejia, Olga L. (1998). Cognitive Appraisal Theory: A Psychoeducational Model for Connecting Thoughts and Feelings in Multicultural Group Work. A cognitively oriented psychoeducational model based on appraisal theory is introduced in this paper for helping participants understand each other's subjective experiences in multicultural group work. Psychoeducational groups, originally developed for use in educational settings, stress growth through knowledge. Appraisal theory is a promising area of research in social psychology that attempts to specify the precise links between cognitive evaluations of events and resultant discrete emotions. Such a model is particularly useful in facilitating dialogue among group members about the various ways in which thoughts translate into emotions, and to appreciate the commonalties and differences in these experiences which result from one's cultural and ethnic background. Current research on affective information processing provides intriguing possibilities for multicultural group work because it suggests that once cognitive evaluations are identified, they may be meaningfully understood… [PDF]

Zulich, Jan L.; And Others (1992). Exploring the Other Half of the Dialogue: A Case Study Analysis of Professor Responses to Student Dialogue Journal Entries in a Multicultural Community. This paper reports on a content analysis study of the dialogue in student-professor dialogue journals with a focus on professors' responses to student journal entries. Nine journals were kept by a multicultural sample of eight preservice secondary teachers and their three professors. The researchers applied Tannen's (1990) theory of symmetry in conversations to discover the extent to which the responses from professors reduced students' feelings of isolation as they progressed through the various stages of the certification program. It was found that the tone of student journals dictated professors' responses. However, the professors did not take the symmetrical role of co-learners in their conversations with students. Rather, they maintained a more distant professor-as-expert stance in their responses. The study also explored the issue of how best to handle student-professor dialogue journal reflection with a focus on individual cases. (Contains 33 references.) (GLR)…

Al-Qazzaz, Ayad, Ed.; Shabbas, Audrey, Ed. (1990). The Arab World Notebook. Secondary School Level. The Arab world holds a storied place in western history and is a significant area today culturally, economically, and politically, with its more than 190 million people sharing a common heritage with the West. The Arab world merits serious study in U.S. schools; however, it is often misrepresented in U.S. textbooks. This notebook is written as an antidote to what are believed to be inaccuracies and distortions in the presentation of the Arab world to secondary level students. The notebook consists of three parts. Part 1 contains 20 subject areas, each presented in 4 parts: (1) an introductory \Essay\; (2) a \Reading\ that may be represented by a document, graph or chart, as well as by a first person account; (3) a \Lesson Plan\ for the classroom; and (4) a listing of audio-visual or print \Resources\ for further study or enrichment. Part 2 features 21 country entries, each presented with: (1) a detailed map; (2) a blank map; (3) a data profile of that country; and (4)…

Carter, Robert T., Ed.; Johnson, Samuel D., Jr., Ed. (1991). Racial Identity Theory, Research, and Applications. Edited Conference Proceedings of the Annual Teachers College Winter Roundtable on Cross-Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy (8th, New York, New York, February 22-23, 1991). The 1991 Winter Roundtable on Cross Cultural Counseling was the first national conference devoted to the topic of racial identity in counseling and psychotherapy. Conference papers include: (1) \A Brief Continuing History of the Teachers College Winter Roundtable on Cross-Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy\ (Samuel D. Johnson, Jr.); (2) \Racial Identification and Feminism: A Synthesis of Perspectives for a Focused Group Intervention\ (Margaret M. Walker); (3) \Adult Transracial Adoptees and Racial Identity: Implications for Counseling\ (Jana Goldsmith and Kevin Wickes); (4) \Racial Identity Research on Asian-Americans and American Indians: Is Racial Identity Misplaced or Forgotten in the Literature?\ (Eric Kohatsu, And Others); (5) \The Relationship of Racial and Feminist Identity Attitudes to Black Women's Career Values\ (Pamela L. Weathers, And Others); (6) \Promoting a Healthier Cultural Climate on Campus: A Racial Identity Training Approach\ (Julia Yang, And Others); (7)…

Greenfield, Richard K. (1990). Building a Global Community: International Perspectives on Community College Education. In the face of near-instantaneous global communication and the increased interdependence of nations, community colleges must seek to move beyond their tendency to serve only local needs and recognize the important role they must play in educating members of the international world community. The move to internationalize community colleges began in the 1970's and gained momentum during the 1980's. It has resulted in the development of statewide, regional, and national consortia promoting different aspects of international education. Among the activities in which community colleges can become involved are student study abroad programs, student exchange programs, and intercultural and area studies courses and programs. The International/Intercultural Consortium (I/IC), established by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges in 1976, serves as a clearinghouse for international education information and holds yearly conferences aimed at sensitizing community college…

Parrenas, Cecilia Salazar; Parrenas, Florante Y. (1990). Cooperative Learning, Multicultural Functioning and Student Achievement. Cooperative learning (CL) is reviewed as a tool for helping educationally disadvantaged or limited-English-speaking students. A review of meta analyses and literature on CL indicates its effectiveness when both group goals and individual accountability are incorporated into learning methods. The achievement gap between traditional majority students and the \new majority\ (minority group students whose numbers equal or exceed the old majority) is widening, and the schools have not adopted effective practices to create positive ethnic and race relations. Basic elements of CL are positive interdependence, individual accountability, group processing, interpersonal and small group skills, and face-to-face promotive interaction. CL can help eliminate ethnocentrism and racism; and it is also valuable in socializing students, many of whom lack the social skills needed for school or work. The changing nature of society requires a shift in teaching approaches, with the emphasis on content…

(1990). The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe: Teacher's Guide. Revised Edition. An overview of the histories and cultures of the Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern Europe is provided for K-12 teachers in this guide. The guide is not intended to serve as a comprehensive history, nor as an in-depth analysis of the political and economic systems of these countries. It is hoped that teachers will share the information with students by incorporating the material into the daily curriculum or through special units on the Soviet Union and/or Eastern Europe. Suggestions are made for classroom or individual study projects. Puzzles are provided to familiarize students with vocabulary. A 90-item bibliography of materials also is included in the guide. (DB)…

Dugan, Michael; And Others (1990). Shadow Play. This document presents a series of essays on the relations between Australia and its neighboring Asian countries. Several of the essays focus on the history of particular groups of Asians who have lived or still live in Australia. Reasons for, and effects of, migration to Australia are analyzed. Five essays are included: (1) "Australia and its Region" (Michael Dugan); (2) "Restrictions to Recognition: China and Australia" (Morag Loh); (3) "Changing Balances: Japan and Australia" (Gavan McCormack); (4) "Above Down Under: Australia and Indonesia" (Richard Chauvel); and (5) "Indochinese Refugees and Australia" (Nancy Viviani). (DB)…

Ruszkiewicz, John (1991). "Reason Is but Choosing": Ideology in First Year English. Writing courses which incorporate the tenets of "critical literacy" (such as the "difference" curriculum at the University of Texas at Austin) not only often fail to make students more aware of the role ideology plays in their culture, but also create profound new silences in the classroom–silences caused by political intimidation. Advocates of such courses seem inclined to design curricula in which most or all of the readings, assignments, and discussions represent or endorse values that conform to their political perspectives. Furthermore, these programs prove in practice to be inadequate at instructing students in logic and writing. The "difference" curriculum at UT-Austin was objectionable because it seemed to be deciding what politically correct perspectives on significant political and social issues should be. The ensuing controversy could have been avoided by: (1) creating the program more slowly and systematically; (2) listening to those who… [PDF]

McDiarmid, G. Williamson; Price, Jeremy (1990). Prospective Teachers' Views of Diverse Learners: A Study of the Participants in the ABCD Project. Research Report 90-6. Using data from pre- and postprogram questionnaires and interviews, the study describes the views that a group of 17 student teachers drawn from 5 Michigan universities hold of culturally diverse learners both before and after a 3-day workshop intended to influence their views. The study found that the multicultural presentations had little effect on students' beliefs–about the capabilities of learners labelled "high" and "low" ability, about the use of stereotypes in making teaching decisions, or about providing genuinely equal opportunities to learn challenging and empowering subject matter. It is suggested that teacher educators may need to rethink both the content and pedagogy of opportunities to learn about teaching culturally divers learners. The appendixes include: (1) The ABCD (Accepting Behavior for Cultural Diversity) for Teachers Training Schedule; (2) Description of the ABCD Sample; (3) Examples of Pre- and Postprogram Responses to Scenario #2…. [PDF]

Perez-Selles, Marla E., Ed.; And Others (1990). Building Bridges of Learning and Understanding: A Collection of Classroom Activities on Puerto Rican Culture. This collection of 35 self-contained teaching activities about Puerto Rican culture for elementary school students is designed for teachers who wish to incorporate multicultural concepts into their curriculum or make their teaching more relevant to Puerto Rican students. All lesson plans and student worksheets needed for immediate classroom use are included. Section I, "Here and There: Location and Migration," explores the geography, climate, and location of Puerto Rico as well as issues that surround why people move from place to place. Section II, "Puerto Rico: A Blend of Cultures," highlights some of the history of the island, from the indigenous Taino Indians to the arrival of the Spanish to stories of several heroes from diverse backgrounds. Section III, "An Island Rich in Tradition," looks at Puerto Rican symbols and traditions, including holidays and celebrations that are important elements of Puerto Rican culture. Each unit includes basic… [PDF]

Zanger, Virginia Vogel, Ed.; And Others (1990). Classroom Activities for Cross-Cultural Learning. One-fourth of the students in Boston public schools have parents who were born outside of the United States. This guide contains a series of classroom activities, produced by Boston teachers and aides, that are designed to take advantage of the abundant cultural diversity found in Boston schools by encouraging these dual-culture students to share their multi- ethnic backgrounds with their peers. The activities help students construct booklets about themselves and their cultural backgrounds, and include information about the different countries these students' families came from as well as students' reflections on what it is like to live in two cultures. Other activities provided in this guide include the following: interviews/panel with foreign-born students; gestures in Spanish and English; middle and high school cooking classes; and other multicultural activities. (GLR)…

Farrell, Michele, Comp. (1984). A Guide to Children's Literature. Intended to help those searching for the right reading material, whether for a beginning reader or a young adult who is a slow reader, the books cited in this bibliography provide a subject access to children's literature. Each citation is accompanied by an annotation and a Library of Congress catalog number and is included in one of 15 sections of the bibliography: (1) general guides, (2) award books, (3) history of children's literature, (4) subject indices for children's literature, (5) biographical information, (6) representation of minorities, (7) special readers, (8) juvenile readers, (9) values, (10) coping, (11) poetry, (12) storytelling, (13) collection development, (14) miscellaneous, and (15) journals. (HOD)…

Dee, Rita, Ed. (1978). Planning for Ethnic Education; An Overview of the Elements Necessary in Planning and Implementing Ethnic Studies. The Illinois School Code requires that each student be taught the role and contributions of blacks and other ethnic groups in America. In this handbook aids are provided for elementary and secondary teachers striving to present meaningful ethnic studies learning experiences to their students. Definitions and desirable goals for ethnic studies programs are clarified as a basis for implementation of multiethnic materials into a curriculum. Examples are provided as to how this may be achieved. One element necessary in the provision of a multiethnic curriculum is the heightened awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences. Classroom activities designed for encouraging this sensitivity at the middle, junior, and senior high levels are presented. The inclusion of cognitive material, while simultaneously challenging the student's mind and attitudes, is seen as necessary in creating a meaningful ethnic studies curriculum. In this context activities which focus on decision making and…

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