(1994). Democracy's Challenge as the Foundation for Social Studies. Theory and Research in Social Education, v22 n2 p176-93 Spr. Contends that social studies suffers from a lack of a clear and solid foundation. Maintains that the principles, content, and practices of democracy should be considered as the foundation for social studies education. (CFR)…
(1994). Change in School and Community Attitudes in an Athapaskan Village. Peabody Journal of Education, v69 n2 p43-59 Win. Reports a study that examined the attitudes of students, parents, and teachers toward school and community issues in Nulato, a remote Athapaskan village, noting changes in attitude between 1983 and 1992. Results suggested the community valued the maintenance of cultural heritage, and cultural and language restoration were becoming high priorities in 1993. (SM)…
(1995). From Productivity to Collaboration. Part I: School Networks Deliver Innovative Education. MultiMedia Schools, v2 n2 p31-35 Mar-Apr. Examines the use of various networks in schools for productivity, including student assignments, interactive learning systems, attendance, student schedules, student placement, electronic mail, classroom presentations, library automation, and shared CD-ROMs; and collaboration, including curriculum discussions, constructivist activities, interdisciplinary activities, multicultural learning, and distance learning. (LRW)…
(1995). Divided We Stand? Teaching Strategy. Update on Law-Related Education, v19 n1 p4-6,32 Win. Maintains that each new generation strives to define itself and the nation. Presents a lesson plan focusing on legal issues and principles related to cultural diversity. Includes student objectives, step-by-step instructional procedures, and two student handout sheets. (CFR)…
(1992). Education beyond Politics. Partisan Review, v59 n3 p343-419 Sum. Presents ideas addressed at a discussion of the changing culture of the university attended by 17 academics from diverse disciplines, who have recently spoken or written against the "politically correct" academic trends. Discussion, based on the transcript, considers why democratic institutions were being undermined in the name of democracy. (JB)…
(1994). Using the 1930s'"Here and Now" Curriculum to Teach Cultural Diversity in the '90s. Social Studies and the Young Learner, v6 n3 p9-11 Jan-Feb. Discusses the curriculum approach recommended by Lucy Sprague Mitchell in the 1930s that emphasized real life experiences and discoveries. Asserts that the underlying principles of the "here and now" curriculum are appropriate for today's educational environment. Describes five instructional strategies using this approach. (CFR)…
(1993). Historical Writing: Looking toward the Year 2000. Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, v14 p45-50 1992-93. Discusses changes in history textbooks and historical research during the past three decades. Asserts that popular history and social history are emphasized much more than in the past. Recommends that teachers experiment with new ways of teaching history, including using photographs, music, and other primary sources. (CFR)…
(1991). Global Science. School Science Review, v73 n262 p59-66 Sep. Approaches taken by a school science department to implement a global science curriculum using a range of available resources are outlined. Problems with current curriculum approaches, alternatives to an ethnocentric curriculum, advantages of global science, and possible strategies for implementing a global science policy are discussed. (27 references) (KR)…
(1993). A Personal Reflection on Teaching Art to Vietnamese Children. Multicultural Teaching to Combat Racism in School and Community, v11 n3 p29-30 Sum. Presents the author's personal experiences teaching art to Australian children of Vietnamese background. Most Vietnamese art students feel most comfortable with a formal approach to schooling and to artwork. Understanding students' culture assists the teacher in planning projects that affirm their skills and talents. (SLD)…
(1998). Visualizing the Vision. Social Studies Review, v37 n2 p13-14 Spr-Sum. Presents a lesson plan that is designed to engage school staff in thinking about, developing, and sharing their conception of what it means to be a \global school.\ Staff is divided into small groups with an emphasis on diversity. These groups then discuss and draw illustrations of global school models. (MJP)…
(1998). Multiple Views: Valuing Diversity. Social Studies Review, v37 n2 p15-17 Spr-Sum. Maintains that in an increasingly multicultural and globally interdependent world, learning to value diversity will become a curriculum imperative. Outlines two activities designed to facilitate this goal. The activities consist of students examining either random facts or visual images that reflect global perspectives, and responding to discussion questions. (MJP)…
(1997). Teaching World War I from Multiple Perspectives. Social Education, v61 n7 p429-34 Nov-Dec. Outlines a multicultural approach to World War I that emphasizes the truly international character of the war, in which many soldiers and support workers from European colonies were compelled to participate. Discusses the fighting in East Africa and Asia, as well as, the contributions of the Indian Expeditionary Forces. (MJP)…
(1996). An Overture to Africa for Beginning String Class. Teaching Music, v3 n4 p32-34 Feb. Provides a lesson plan for beginning string students using a basic rhythm from Zimbabwe's Shona people and then building upon that rhythm. Briefly discusses simple yet effective techniques for playing and adapting African music. Includes musical scores, teaching tips, and selected recordings. (MJP)…
(1995). Multiculturalism and the Community College: A Case Study of an Immigrant Education Program. To gather data on the goals and effectiveness of a postsecondary program organized from the perspective of multiculturalism, a case study was conducted of Nuevos Horizontes (NH), an immigrant education program at Triton College, in Illinois. NH is designed to facilitate access to higher education for Hispanics and other minority students; provide educational programs for immigrant adults; and inform the community of educational and cultural opportunities available at Triton. In a 3-day site visit, interviews were conducted with 14 students and 27 faculty and staff participating in NH and program reports and materials were collected and analyzed. Results of the case study included the following: (1) in 1993, over 8,000 students utilized NH's services; (2) outstanding program elements included a festival celebrating Hispanic culture, an HIV/AIDS education and prevention program, and a swearing-in ceremony for citizens prepared through NH; and (3) keys to NH's effectiveness were the… [PDF]
(1996). Currents of Reform in Preservice Teacher Education. This book provides an analysis of efforts to improve the education of preservice teachers and of the limitations of contemporary teacher education reform proposals. Following Chapter 1, "Introduction" (Ken Zeichner), the book is divided into three parts. Part 1, "Regulation and Standards in Teacher Education," consists of four chapters: (2) "External Influences on Teacher Education Programs: National Accreditation and State Certification" (Alan R. Tom); (3) "Reforming Teacher Education through Legislation: A Case Study from Florida" (Susan Melnick); (4) "The Continuing Reform of a University Teacher Education Program: A Case Study" (Dorene Ross and Elizabeth Bondy); and (5) "Traditional and Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification: Issues, Assumptions, and Misconceptions" (Trish Stoddart and Robert Floden). Part 2, "Preparing Teachers for Cultural Diversity," is in three chapters: (6) "Prospective…