(2000). Education, Culture and Indigenous Rights: The Case of Educational Reform in Bolivia. Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, v30 n1 p105-24 Mar. Examines the implementation of intercultural bilingual education throughout Bolivia and its relationship to the linguistic and cultural rights of the majority indigenous population. Discusses institutional and curriculum reforms, particularly in rural schools; a new emphasis on students' learning needs; relationship to indigenous self-determination; community participation in educational decision making; and teacher resistance to change. (Contains 23 references.) (SV)…
(1983). SETRC Basic Training Program. O.E.E. Evaluation Report, 1981-82. The Special Education Training and Resource Center (SETRC) program was developed in 1979-80 to design, provide, and coordinate specialized staff and parent training to ensure that handicapped students in New York City Schools receive appropriate and meaningful education in accordance with public policy. An evaluation of the program in the 1981-82 school year showed that, as in the past, the program performed competently and efficiently. Tasks undertaken included: preparing a substantial quantity of training materials; maintaining accurate records of extensive and diversified activities; writing detailed reports; conducting surveys; and providing a wide variety of parent and teacher workshops, intensive training, and inservice courses. In addition, the 1981-82 program addressed, for the first time, issues in teaching bilingual/bicultural handicapped children. The SETRC program was judged effective in designing and executing the various forms of staff training needed to ensure the… [PDF]
(1969). Instructional Materials for Urban Schools: A Bibliography of Multi-Ethnic Textbooks and Supplementary Materials. More than 1,000 titles are listed in this bibliography of instructional materials for urban schools, based on information gathered from 60 publishers. The grade levels range from preschool to 12th grade and each citation indicates the appropriate grade. The citations are grouped under the following principal subject headings: business, guidance, health and physical education, home economics, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, vocational education, and adult basic education. A directory of the publishers is included. (NH)… [PDF]
(1995). Looking Back: Teachers' Reflections on an Innovative Teacher Preparation Program. Action in Teacher Education, v17 n3 p33-42 Fall. Discusses an evaluation of the Comprehensive Teacher Institute, an innovative, multicultural, urban teacher preparation program. Reflections by teachers who completed the program indicated that one of the most important contributions to their professional development was fostering a network of colleagues and university faculty who continued to provide support and guidance. (SM)…
(1994). Multiethnic Children's Literature. 1st Edition. Intended for K-8 teachers, librarians, caretakers, and all other adults who are interested in helping children gain a better understanding of culturally different populations, this book serves as a resource guide for locating accurate, multiethnic literature (published since 1980) for and about African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. The book features a brief history of multiethnic children's literature, a discussion of current issues relevant to each minority group, suggestions for and annotations of specific titles, discussion of specific literary elements contained in each book. Chapters in the book are: (1) Why Multiethnic Children's Literature? An Overview; (2) Guidelines for Selecting Multiethnic Literature; (3) Books for and about Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Other Latinos; (4) African American Children's Literature; (5) Books for and about Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, and Other Asian Americans; (6) Books for and about Various…
(1995). How To Teach about American Indians: A Guide for the School Library Media Specialist. Greenwood Professional Guides in School Librarianship. Teachers throughout the country teach about American Indians, but only recently have they become aware that the standard curriculum and knowledge about American Indians is frequently distorted, biased, or incomplete. This book: (1) provides a framework for selecting appropriate information on teaching about American Indians; (2) presents guidelines for instructional activities; and (3) promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject matter. It also offers suggestions for teaching on specific subtopics, like land and environmental issues, cultural differences, religion and spiritual practices, holidays, literature, history, sovereignty and tribal governments, and contemporary life. Many chapters include sample lesson plans, instructional format suggestions, and recommended materials. The book also offers advice on taking advantage of community resources. An appendix offers addresses of American Indian organizations. (BEW)…
(1996). Multicultural Identity Development: Preparing To Work with Diverse Populations. Working effectively within a multicultural society requires that counselors and educators become multicultural in context. This study was designed to determine whether a three-part cultural training diversity program would enable participants to become multicultural in context through structured learning experiences. Participants were 44 white educators, 7 males and 37 females, employed at a large private high school in New Hampshire. The three-part program emphasized multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills as separate training components. Each component featured experiential and didactic learning experiences. Scores were obtained for 3 measures of cultural awareness and knowledge and 15 critical incidents from the Culture General Assimilator instrument prior to the training. Six months later, the same measures, with 15 different critical incidents were used to measure attitudes and knowledge. Results provide evidence to suggest that individuals are capable of acquiring… [PDF]
(1995). Ideas for Teaching about Japan in Preschools. This curriculum unit consists of a series of lesson plans focused on Japan for preschool students ages 3 to 5 years. The unit has five themes: (1) geography; (2) language; (3) people and clothing; (4) customs; and (5) food. Each theme has from four to eight activity lessons which address different developmental domains, including language, social skills, and gross and fine motor coordination. The lessons are designed to be completed with an entire preschool class or in separate activity centers. Activities are non-sequential so that several activities can be offered simultaneously at different centers. Each theme begins with an activity entitled, "Thinking and Talking." This activity orients the children to the subject matter of the theme. All activities include a set of objectives, materials list, approximate activity time, procedures, and evaluation. A kimono pattern and a picture of a sumo wrestler are appended. Contains 19 references. (KDFB)… [PDF]
(1996). Teaching Science in a Multicultural World. This book is designed to be a source of ideas and motivation to encourage curiosity in children, provide opportunities to develop scientific processing skills, find out about cultures around the world, and explore science concepts. This resource incorporates multicultural literature and approaches into the teaching of science concepts in the elementary school for teachers of science in grades K-4 and English as a second language (ESL). Complete lessons include background information and ideas for student activities. Cultural connections for children of different ethnic backgrounds are encouraged as they learn about the achievements and contributions of different cultures to each of the nine science units presented. The units include the earth, oceans, weather, mammals, reptiles, birds, insects and spiders, growing things, and light and sound. Information about the achievements of different cultures is presented throughout the book. (AIM)… [PDF]
(1987). From New World to New Nation and Teacher's Guide. Readings in American History (In Their Own Words), Book I. This skills-text is the first of four books in the series "Readings in American History." The materials allow opportunities to improve reading and comprehension skills in a subject matter context by using certain primary sources related to the topic. Book I covers the time from the European discovery of the Americas in 1492 to the end of the American Revolution. Each lesson includes short readings with exercises and questions to allow students to explore the topic. The text includes: (1) "Europeans Meet 'Indians' in the New World"; (2) "Europeans and Native Americans"; (3) "The Native Americans"; (4) "Native Americans and the White Settlers"; (5) "Slaves from Africa for America"; (6) "The 'Middle Passage'"; (7) "The Puritans Decide to Leave Europe for America"; (8) "The Mayflower Compact"; (9) "The Zengers Defend a Free Press"; (10) "The Stamp Act"; (11) "The Colonists…
(1993). Collective Memory: The African Presence in Latin America. A Study Guide on the Maroon Community of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. In this brief study guide, the focus is on the "maroons," those Africans who bravely threw off the chains of slavery and established independent communities within colonial Latin America. The specific study is of the history and culture of Esmeraldas, a province in northwestern Ecuador and home to one of the most interesting maroon communities, and where African traditions can still be seen and felt. The publication was created to coincide with the March-April 1993 U.S. tour of Juan Garcia Salazar, an Afro-Ecuadorian who collects and studies oral poetry, myths, rituals, folk medicine, music and household artifacts of Afro-Ecuadorian communities. One short story from Ecuador in both Spanish and English is included. Contains 31 references and a list of 6 organizations for further information. (EH)…
(1996). A Student's Guide to Italian American Genealogy. Oryx American Family Tree Series. This book is designed to help the novice in understanding how to conduct genealogical research for Italian ancestors. A brief introduction to each chapter offers ideas on topics for research and resources to consult. Chapters include: (1) \Why Trace Your Roots?\; (2) \The History of Italian Immigration\; (3) \Beginning Your Genealogical Search\; (4) \Getting the Inside Story\; (5) \Using Outside Sources\; (6) \Research in Italy\; (7) \Nontraditional Families\; and (8) \Putting It All Together.\ (EH)…
(1995). Racism and Antiracism in Real Schools. This book focuses on race at work in the British educational system, a concern that is pertinent because education occupies a pivotal role in contemporary race politics. The study on which it is based blends school-based research with a critical reading of policy and theory. The experiences of teachers in real schools show that schools can challenge racism in school and in the world beyond. The original study grew from a wider study of a number of educational issues; two secondary schools for case studies on racial issues were chosen from participants in the larger study. In both case-study schools it was clear that race and racism were taken seriously as whole-school issues, and both schools were regarded by government inspectors as being in the forefront of good practice in regard to equal opportunities. Part 1 focuses on policy issues and broad educational issues with regard to race. Part 2 provides more detailed examinations of study schools, student perspectives, and antiracist…
(1996). Urbanization in the Northwest. Issues and Implications for Policy. In the Northwest, as across the rest of the United States, the basic characteristics of the U.S. household are changing. In demographic and economic terms, the Northwest is at the forefront of changes predicted for the entire country in the coming century. Urbanization is occurring in a region that was once defined by the relationship of human society with nature. To set policy for the region's increasingly urbanized educational institutions, it is necessary to focus on the changes now occurring in the region's high growth communities. Economic forecasts and demographic predictions signal a need to reassess existing school funding policies. Given a shrinking tax base, the onus for reinventing educational programs often fall on educational institutions. Coupled with community reluctance to recognize and respond to the new diversity of the Northwestern population, the schools may face problems related to public dissociation from the schools. Creating a school culture in which all may… [PDF]
(1988). Ethnic Diversity: Challenging the Media. Media & Values, n43 p1-24 Spr. This issue of \Media & Values\ explores the influence of mass media on the perceptions about cultural pluralism and ethnic diversity in society. The essays present various interpretations of that influence and the implications for the society. Articles include: (1) \Promoting Pluralism\ (Joseph Giordano; Irving M. Levine); (2) \Does TV Shape Ethnic Images?\ (S. Robert Lichter; Linda S. Lichter); (3) \Covering Conflict: How the News Media Handles Ethnic Controversy\ (Ira Rifkin). Articles in \Ethnic Perspectives: An Issue Forum' section include (1) \Bottom Line Still Tops\ (Gene Reynolds); (2) \I'll Be Home for Hanukkah\ (Rosalind Silver); (3) \Making Waves: Pressure Groups and the Media\ (Brian Levine); and (4) \A Century of Abuse\ (Allen L. Woll). Articles in the\Reflection/Action\ section are (1) \Women: Dose of Reality Spices TV Lives\ (Sally Steenland); (2) \Pastoring: Stereotypes Back? It's No Joke\ (Peter Paulsen); (3) \Children: Varied Images Teach Lesson in Pluralism\ (Judith…