(1979). Implications of Biculturalism for the Learning Process of Middle-Class Asian Children in the United States. Journal of Education, v161 n4 p61-72 Fall. Discusses the following bicultural determinants in children's learning processes: family structure, value of education, self-concept, assimilative anxiety, social adjustment, and language (verbal and nonverbal). Presents basic guidelines for teachers who work with Oriental and other minority children. (Author/GC)…
(1996). Collaboration within a Multicultural Society: Issues for Consideration. Remedial and Special Education, v17 n6 p355-62,376 Nov. Recommendations are provided for the development of multicultural competence in order for collaborating teachers to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students who are at risk of failing. Four general competencies are identified: understanding one's perspective; using effective interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; understanding the roles of collaborators; and using appropriate assessment and instructional strategies. (CR)…
(1996). Being Responsive to the Needs of Children from Dual Heritage Backgrounds. Young Children, v52 n1 p29-33 Nov. Discusses how the early childhood program environment can be more sensitive to biracial children of black and white heritage. Considers the history of blacks in the United States; ethnic identity development in biracial children; and planning the early childhood environment, including structuring the curriculum, securing information about the child's background, and understanding parents' responses. (KDFB)…
(2002). Beyond the Rhetoric: Moving from Exclusion, Reaching for Inclusion in Canadian Schools. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v48 n1 p61-87 Spr. A 3-year study in Toronto (Ontario) schools examined educational practices that engender exclusion or inclusion, especially of racially marginalized groups. Findings suggest that an inclusive learning environment introduces topics of race, critically examines cultural stereotypes, has high expectations for minority students, encourages cultural-identity groups, and has equitable school hiring practices. (Contains 52 references.)(TD)…
(1989). Multicultural Classrooms, Monocultural Teachers. College Composition and Communication, v40 n1 p23-37 Feb. Examines the loss of an individual's culture while learning the discourse of academia. Suggests writing topics and assignments that not only help students mediate between school and home cultures, but serve as a base for ongoing teacher research into the ways in which home and university cultures interact. (RAE)…
(1995). Critical Questions about Multicultural Big Books in the Early Childhood Classroom. Pull-Out Feature. Social Studies and the Young Learner, v7 n4 ps1-4 Mar-Apr. Contends that young children are fascinated by big books and teachers find them enjoyable and effective. Discusses appropriate multicultural content for big books and presents suggestions for effective classroom use. Includes a bibliography of big books categorized into six multicultural groupings. (CFR)…
(1994). Some Thoughts on Teaching Ethics in a Multicultural World. Interdisciplinary Humanities, v11 n4 p19-29 Fall. Discusses issues related to ethical instruction in relation to cultural pluralism. Asserts that increased understanding may serve to intensify differences and that toleration may slide into indifference. Provides a background for teaching about cultural differences and concludes that it is possible to be moral and multicultural at the same time. (CFR)…
(1995). "El Acto:" Studying the Hispanic American Experience through the Farm Worker Theater. Social Studies, v86 n4 p162-66 Jul-Aug. Maintains that teachers can develop a drama skit known as "el acto" for studying Hispanic American history and contemporary themes. Discusses the history of this dramatic form and how it has been used in the schools. Presents a seven-step set of procedures for implementing and evaluating this classroom technique in the classroom. (CFR)…
(1993). Spinning Family through Curriculum. A Multicultural Web: Part II. Dimensions of Early Childhood, v21 n2 p21-24 Win. Presents an annotated bibliography of children's books and recordings that can be used in an integrated multicultural curriculum. The books and recordings concern topics of family members, shelter and home, and daily life activities. (BB)…
(1992). Effective Instruction for All Students: A Science Perspective. Kamehameha Journal of Education, v3 n2 p39-52 Fall. Describes implementation of an elementary science program, Developmental Approaches in Science and Health (DASH). The discussion centers on changes in the teaching-learning process suggested by various views on learning and on instructional strategies that can be gleaned from these views and applied to elementary science instruction. (SM)…
(1990). Franklin K. Lane High School Oral History Project and History Magazine. OAH Magazine of History, v4 n4 p7-9,18 Spr. Describes a twelfth grade oral-history teaching project with multi-ethnic U.S. history senior students. Stresses that the project helps students think about and understand today's world by developing historical understanding. Activities include designing questionnaires, conducting interviews, writing biographical sketches, and producing a magazine. Interviews are included. (NL)…
(1991). It Is Time to Change the Classroom Maps: The Interpenetration of the Tribal and Modern World. Social Studies, v82 n2 p44-48 Mar-Apr. Analyzes effects of globalization and the intersection of tribal and modern societies in several areas, especially politics, economics, and communication. Urges social studies teachers to consider the world a totality and to introduce global issues to students. Advocates designing maps and charts that reflect new global realities and promote a global perspective. (CH)…
(1991). Strategies for Teaching Greater Tolerance of Cultural Diversity. Teaching Sociology, v19 n1 p62-65 Jan. Designs and teaches a required course on cultural diversity in U.S. society. Develops effective strategies for counteracting students' intergroup intolerance. Focuses on two common triggers of intolerance and offers strategies for reducing that intolerance. (Author/NL)…
(1993). Bringing Different Voices into the Classroom. NWSA Journal: A Publication of the National Women's Studies Association, v5 n1 p82-93 Spr. Describes a way to involve students vitally and personally in understanding and valuing distinctive moral voices, and discusses a unit from a woman's studies course that encourages students to appreciate different moral perspectives. Use of a case study and role plays promote student insight. (SLD)…
(1993). Unity and Diversity: Holiday Celebrations around the World. Social Studies and the Young Learner, v6 n2 p6-8 Nov-Dec. Maintains that all cultures celebrate holidays, but, in U.S. elementary schools, holidays generally are given superficial treatment. Suggests using holidays from other nations to begin studying the geography, history, and culture of those countries. Provides descriptions of seven teaching ideas based on this approach. (CFR)…