(1977). Ethnic Heritage Studies: Themes in Black African and Black American Literature. Experimental Unit. This teaching guide emphasizes the similarity of themes in black African and black American literature and the contribution black writers have made to American literature. It is part of the Louisville Area Ethnic Heritage Studies Project described in ED 150 043. The project materials are designed to foster communication across intercultural/ethnic lines. The objectives of this unit are to recognize common themes in black African and black American literature and to appreciate several literary selections by black American authors as representative of their contribution. Planned as a supplement for an English course, suggested time to allocate for the unit is at least two weeks. The guide includes a pretest, a posttest, and four behavioral objectives accompanied by instructional strategies and facilitating materials. These encourage defining terms, reading, discussion, and writing compositions and reports, among other activities. A bibliography of resources is appended. (Author/CK)… [PDF]
(1969). Bibliography of ESL/Bilingual Teaching Materials. Four hundred and six books, articles, and instructional realia published between 1945 and 1968 are listed in this bibliography for teachers and students of Spanish-speaking and bilingual students. While emphasis is placed on English as a second language textual materials for all levels of education from primary to adult, lists of materials such as kits and visuals for music and science are also provided. A final section is devoted to teacher preparation materials, cultural information, and instructional guides. This publication is funded by Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. (DK)… [PDF]
(1978). The Education of New Canadians. An Annotated Bibliography. Current Bibliography No. 10. This annotated bibliography of works published between 1960 and 1978 is organized in two sections. The first includes material concerning cultural, social, and educational perspectives on immigrant needs. The second contains material divided into four areas: (1) surveys and assessments of needs and problems, (2) responses and provisions in relation to facilities, [3] development and evaluation of projects and programs, and (4) experiences, discussions, and ideas in the field of teaching new Canadians. The bibliography emphasizes two themes: (1) language learning is the basic elements of success in a new country, and (2) the schools play the primary role in the education of immigrants. (Author/AM)…
(1976). Effects of Early Childhood Multicultural Experiences on Black Preschool Children's Attitudes Toward Themselves and Whites. This study examines the effects of social studies experiences on the attitudes of young black children towards themselves and whites. Subjects were 54 children, 4 years of age, representing a low socioeconomic population. The children were divided into three groups of 18 each. Group 1 read and discussed selected multi-ethnic social studies materials. Group 2 read and discussed these selections and received field-trip experiences based upon these readings. Group 3 received traditional preschool experiences. All groups received a 20-item attitude pretest and posttest. IQ did not differ significantly between groups. Based upon the results of Hartley's F test, a one-way analysis of covariance showed significant differences among treatment groups. Using a two sample t-test, the results of the study indicated that Groups 1 and 3 and 2 and 3 differed significantly in attitude. No significant differences were found in attitude change between Groups 1 and 2. (Author/SB)…
(1972). Multi-Ethnic Reading and Audio-Visual Materials for Young Children: Annotated Bibliography. This publication lists multi-ethnic reading, audio, and audio-visual materials for young children in day care center programs and homes. The listing, it is held, is by no means a complete one. The need for listing these materials arises from the fact that, historically, children's literature on minority races has been written from a prejudiced point of view, and in a derogatory manner, by white authors for a white audience. Another major reason for putting this list together is to encourage each minority to learn about the other through authentic and reputable authors. This way, the stereotyping and negative attitudes that have resulted from bad children's literature may be offset. In most listings there is sufficient information to order the books listed. Where possible, the cost, audience or grade level, and binding–paperback or hard cover–of the books is specified. Some of the films indicate that a preview is available prior to purchase. The listings are organized in four… [PDF]
(1976). Multiethnic Materials. A Selected Bibliography. This selected bibliography was prepared for the Racine, Wisconsin School District by the Title VII (Emergency School Aid Act) project for use by teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, and other professional and support personnel employed by the district. All of the materials listed in the bibliography–professional articles, books, pamphlets, films, filmstrips, audiotapes, and other reference materials–have been obtained by the Title VII project and for use throughout the school district. The contents of this bibliography are organized into ten parts, as follows: (1) Discrimination/Prejudice/Racism, (2)Segregation/Desegregation/Integration, (3) Intercultural/Human Relations/Education, (4) Black Americans, which includes sections on aspects such as culture and history, biography, fiction, poetry, art/legends/music/plays, audio-visuals, and periodicals, (5) Mexican-Americans, (6) Native Americans, (7) Other Ethnic Groups, (8) Ethnic… [PDF]
(1983). American Indian Political Participation: From Melting Pot to Cultural Pluralism. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, v7 n4 p51-68. Explains why political power has eluded American Indians and what chance they have of becoming a policy-making force in mainstream American society. Cites proponents of society as a \melting pot\ and of cultural pluralism. Argues that a pluralistic society is in the best interests of cultural groups and the nation. (JHZ)…
(1985). Effective Schooling in Desegregated Settings: What Do We Know About Learning Style and Linguistic Differences?. Equity and Choice, v1 n2 p13-18 Win. Argues that mismatches between home and classroom environments play an important part in accounting for the low academic performance of many low-status, especially minority, students. Discusses approaches emphasizing cooperative learning and individualized instruction for use with culturally different students in desegregated settings. (RDN)…
(1997). Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8. Second Edition, Covering Books Published from 1993-95. NCTE Bibliography Series. This second edition bibliography, like its predecessor, offers educators and other interested readers a guide to some of the most compelling multicultural literature for elementary and middle school students. It includes annotations of almost 600 nonfiction and fiction texts published from 1993 to 1995 that focus on people of color, particularly African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos/Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Most annotations identify the particular country, nationality, or ethnic group of the characters and setting. Chapters group books by genre or theme rather than by cultural group, however, to emphasize both cultural diversities and similarities. Nonfiction is divided into "People and Places, "Ceremonies and Celebrations,""Understanding the Past: History,""Social and Environmental Issues,""Concepts and Other Useful Information," and "The Arts." Fiction entries are divided primarily by age level, with… [PDF]
(1996). The Fulbright Experience in Mexico 1996: An ESL Application. Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar Abroad 1996 (Mexico). This unit examines why the numbers of Mexican immigrants in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are increasing. In addition, the unit seeks to use cultural information gathered from the Fulbright experience to enrich ESL U.S. history classes with units on Mexico. As students learn about U.S. history, they also gain a basis for comparing the governments of the countries. A 15-item bibliography of recent publications supports the unit. Classroom suggestions for use of the materials are included. (EH)… [PDF]
(1997). Diversity Opportunity Tool (DOT). Final Report. Vanderbilt University (Tennessee) developed the Diversity Opportunity Tool (DOT), a computer-based interactive videodisk product designed to deal with two major sources of tension and conflict among persons of different racial and ethnic groups: inappropriate behaviors that derive from ignorance and ineptitude and behaviors that are racist in origin and manifest because it is not clear what the university culture will tolerate. DOT is used both to change the behaviors of users and to demonstrate institutional norms of acceptance of racial and ethnic differences among members of the academic community. DOT illustrates authentic stories that show racial discrimination and responses to them that lend themselves to conflict resolution. This report focuses on the process by which DOT was developed, disseminated, and evaluated. Students in a course associated with the project worked to develop the videodisk, which was pilot tested with about 50 freshmen. Following an introduction, the… [PDF]
(1994). Hinduism and the Culture of India. Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar Abroad 1994 (India). This packet contains sixth and seventh grade level interdisciplinary lesson outlines about India. Concepts to be developed include: (1) "Geography and Its Impact upon the Development of India's Different Cultures"; (2) "Religion and Philosophy Focusing on Hinduism and Festivals"; (3) "Literature using the Ramayana and Mahabarata"; (4) "Art and Architecture Examining Temples, Sculpture, Music, and Dance-related Arts"; (5) "Political History with the Movement from Maharajas to Democratic Society"; (6) "Structure of Society and the Caste System"; (7) "Food, Clothing, Shelter"; (8) "Family Structure and Gender Roles"; (9) "Marriage including Arranged Marriages and Wedding Celebrations"; (10) "Education, Formal Schooling and Higher Education"; and (11) "Health Concerns, Medical Advancements and Major Illnesses." (EH)… [PDF]
(1994). Women's Life Experiences in Contemporary India. Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar Abroad 1994 (India). This unit, intended for high school use, examines the role of women in India as portrayed in selected literature. The books used include: (1) "Women in India: Two Perspectives" (Doranne Jacobson; Susan S. Wadley); (2) "Through Indian Eyes, Volume l. The Wheel of Life" (Donald J. Johnson, Ed.; Jean E. Johnson, Ed.); (3) "Nectar in a Sieve" (Kamala Markandaya); (4) "Jasmine" (Bharati Mukherjee); and (5) "May You Be the Mother of a Hundred Sons" (Elisabeth Bumiller). Suggested questions to focus each reading are provided. (EH)… [PDF]
(1998). Partnership for Change: The NALSAS Strategy. Interim Progress Report of the First Quadrennium of the NALSAS Strategy, 1995-1998. The basic task of the National Asian Languages and Studies in Australian Schools (NALSAS) strategy has been to resource and promote the teaching and learning of Asian languages and studies of Asia in Australian schools. NALSAS focuses on four Asian languages: Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Japanese, and Korean. The studies of Asia are broader, not just focused on the four areas where the selected languages are national languages. It is argued that NALSAS is important for Australia and its future, because Australia must engage more effectively with the region it finds itself. This report highlights the significant activities and achievements that have occurred during the first 4 years of NALSAS and it outlines outcomes to date in terms of increased student participation nationally, increased numbers of schools offering the four priority NALSAS languages, increased numbers of teachers trained or retrained in the four priority NALSAS languages and undergoing significant professional… [PDF]
(2000). Hey Pachuco! "That Zoot Suit Can Cause a Riot.". Popular music and films can become vehicles in the study of racial prejudices and stereotypes and provide a framework for understanding the popular opinions of a particular era. At the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, a course incorporates popular music and videos into the study of historical accounts of the 20th century focusing on racial stereotypes. The sometimes-obscure Los Angeles "Zoot Suit Riots" of 1943 come alive with the combination of colorful, energetic, visual and musical references. This paper looks at some themes examined in the course: the social history associated with the "swing" music of the 1930s and 1940s; the reemergence of swing music in the 1990s; the Mexican American "pachuco" youth culture of 1940s Los Angeles, with its flamboyant fashions in clothing; the "railroading" of pachuco youths during the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial and subsequent riots; swing music in films and accompanying portrayals… [PDF]