Cere, Ronald (1986). Cross-Cultural Training for Business and the Professions: Rationale and Program Design and Development. A discussion of cross-cultural training in the context of business and professional education outlines the need for such training and proposes methods of designing and implementing it within foreign language courses. Four segments address specific aspects of development for such courses. The first looks at procedures used to determine the type of intercultural instruction required. The second lists and explains specific objectives to guide the program, and the third part focuses on themes and topics to be included. The fourth part considers the structure of a special purpose culture component. Appended materials include sample questionnaires for assessing the language and cultural needs of students and professionals and a model cross-cultural syllabus. (MSE)… [PDF]

Stone, Frank Andrews (1986). Intercultural Education at High Schools in Greater Salt Lake City, Utah: An Ethnographic Inquiry. Urban Education Reports Series Number Seven. Intercultural education in the Greater Salt Lake City (Utah) metropolitan area seems to have minimal effect on high school students' behavior or attitudes. This study was planned in order to better understand the nature and dynamics of intercultural instruction in Salt Lake City. Information was analyzed from the following sources: (1) interviews with local and state educational leaders, observation of community cultural events, and documentary sources; (2) 200 hours of participant observation in public high school classrooms; and (3) a survey of principals of 20 public, and seven independent or church related schools. Conclusions included the following: (1) the curriculum emphasized western civilization and world studies; (2) formal instruction was textbook centered, supplemented with some instructional media, and considerable oral interpretation and elaboration by the teacher; (4) students tended to ignore any classroom instruction that would not be later included in examinations,…

Harrison, Scott (1981). Reflections on the Education of Native American Children, Focusing on Navajo Children. Offered as an introduction to some of the pertinent studies and personalities concerning the education of Native Americans, with emphasis on the education of Navajo children, this paper traces the history of Navajo education from 1868 to the present. A discussion of the shortcomings of early schools for Navajos and other Native Americans is followed by a description of the changes effected in Navajo education after World War II. Various ideas about why Native Americans in general and Navajo students in particular fail to make more satisfactory adjustments to school life are discussed. Cultural biases and stereotyped images of Native Americans which are held by members of the dominant culture are noted. Biases in teacher attitudes toward American Indian children is discussed. The paper concludes with advances being made in Navajo education and the steps, including bilingual and bicultural education and local control of schools, which the Navajo people are taking to ensure quality…

Paris, Kay C. (1977). Approaches to Bilingual/Bicultural Education of the American Indian: A Survey of Periodical Literature, 1967-77. The bibliography lists approximately 300 English language periodical articles dating from 1967 to 1977 that are directly concerned with methods, projects, teacher education, and curriculum developments in bilingual/bicultural education of the American Indian. The entries are organized by topic: General, Federal Guidelines and Funding, Community Involvement, Preparation of Education Personnel, Curriculum and Methods, Testing and Research, and Demonstration Programs. Listed alphabetically by author, the entries include author's name, title, and periodical data. An annotated list of 8 reference sources, with the retrieval terms used in searching each one, is included. (SB)…

Bergland, D. L.; Zuk, W. M. (1995). Art First Nations: Tradition and Innovation. Student Workbook 2. This student workbook, a companion to a comprehensive teacher's guide and 20 laminated art reproductions, is part of an instructional resource designed to assist teachers in incorporating Native American studies into the elementary art program and general curriculum. It highlights visual art which is actively being innovated by aboriginal artists throughout North America and focuses on ways important cultural beliefs and values are being renewed through visual expression. These draw on a comparative picture method to show relationships between tradition and innovation by featuring both a traditional and an innovative artist, and encouraging examination of the similarities and differences in those cultures and artworks. Artists and cultures examined are: Unit 1: Southwest, (1) Helen Hardin (Santa Clara Pueblo) and Anonymous (Hopi) and (2) Conrad House (Navajo/Oneida) and Anonymous (Anasazi); Unit 2: Arctic, (1) Edward Kiokan (Eskimo) and Anonymous (Eskimo) and (2) Manasie Akpaliapik…

Greenfield, Patricia; Rothstein-Fisch, Carrie; Trumbull, Elise (1999). Supporting Teachers To Bridge Cultures for Immigrant Latino Students. A Model for Professional Development. This publication describes a model for faculty development in the area of immigrant Latino students. The Bridging Cultures Project was developed to address: how teacher professional development would affect teachers' understanding of how differing values could lead to conflict between home and school; how teachers could translate such understanding into improved practices bridging home and school cultures; and what effects this faculty development would have on students, teachers, and parents. The project was designed to validate a professional development process and materials for use with other teachers. This publication also describes the second phase of the project, which focused on: documenting the teachers' changes in thinking and practice; continuing to support teachers' growth as a professional development cadre; and disseminating the project through presentations/professional development workshops and publications. The four appendixes offer the Bridging Cultures… [PDF]

(1999). Cultural Citizenship in the 21st Century: Adult Learning and Indigenous Peoples. Adult Learning and the Challenges of the 21st Century. A Series of 29 Booklets Documenting Workshops Held at the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education. (Hamburg, Germany, July 14-18, 1997). This booklet, which was produced as a follow-up to the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education, examines cultural citizenship in the 21st century: adult learning, and indigenous peoples. The booklet begins with an introduction and overview of the current situation of indigenous peoples throughout the world, including recent changes in thinking with regard to indigenous peoples. Three approaches to human rights for indigenous peoples are considered: the concept of universal human rights; the system of protection of minorities within existing states; and peoples' rights to self-determination. The following four pillars of learning with regard to indigenous peoples are explored: (1) learning to be (the right to self-identification and self-definition); (2) learning to know (the right to self-knowledge); (3) learning to do (the right to self-development); and (4) learning to live together (the right to self-determination). The six recommendations for follow-up that conclude… [PDF]

Carey, Doris, Ed.; And Others (1993). Technology and Teacher Education Annual 1993. Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Technology and Teacher Education (4th, San Diego, California, March 17-20, 1993). Papers from the fourth annual conference on Technology and Teacher Education are presented. The keynote address, "Teaching Matters: The Role of Technology in Education" (K. Fulton) explores some of the key findings of educational technology studies conducted by the Office of Technology Assessment over the last five years. Conference sections and the number of papers delivered for each are as follows: (1) Diversity, 9 papers; (2) Inservice and Graduate Education, 14 papers; (3) Integrating Technology into Methods Classes, 4 papers; (4) Instructional Technology, 5 papers; (5) Multimedia, 11 papers; (6) Concepts and Procedures, 10 papers; (7) Technology Diffusion, 17 papers; (8) Preservice Teacher Education, 19 papers; (9) Instructional Design, 11 papers; (10) Research Section 1, 5 papers; (11) Research Section 2, 16 papers; (12) Mathematics and Science, 11 papers; (13) Telecommunications, 23 papers; and (14) Simulations, 4 papers. Most of the papers include references. (SLD)… [PDF]

Ingram, E. J.; McIntosh, R. G. (1981). Education North Evaluation Project. The Second Annual Report. The report and evaluation of Education North (a project designed to encourage parents, community members, and teachers in small, isolated, primarily Native and Metis communities in northern Alberta to work together to meet community educational needs) is comprised of three parts. Part One presents an update of Education North activities and concerns at the provincial level and an analysis of the teacher questionnaire and parent interview data collected in May and June of 1980. The survey summary indicates that: there is a major effect associated with "more" and "less" remoteness; there is teacher dissatisfaction with student attendance and commitment and with parental involvement; and parents strongly feel that they can have very little influence on school practices. Part Two provides historical background, current activities, and future plans for the local education societies (Atikameg, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Vermillion, Lac la Biche, Little Red River, Slave Lake,…

Coker, Dolores Muga (1981). Motivating the Mexican-American Student Towards Higher Education. Definitions of "bilingualism" and "biculturalism" and a brief history of the development of the Bilingual Education Act are followed by a discussion of various factors that influence the educational outcomes and aspirations towards higher education of Mexican American students in the southwestern United States, particularly California and Texas. Some of the more important historical and socioeconomic factors that relate to Mexican Americans are covered, with emphasis on the family and traditional ties of family members and corresponding roles. A summary of some of the bilingual education programs and their results is followed by observations on some major obstacles to achievement for the Mexican American student. The role of the teacher is emphasized as the key to the motivation and higher aspirations of Mexican American students. How teacher attitudes influence student performance is described and effective teaching characteristics are reviewed: teachers must be…

Noffke, Susan E.; And Others (1996). Conflict, Learning, and Change in a School/University Partnership: Different Worlds of Sharing. Theory into Practice, v35 n3 p165-72 Sum. Tells the story of a partnership that involved university researchers, school administrators, and preservice and inservice teachers in the African and African American Curriculum Program. Examines commitments that brought in participants, tensions encountered, and areas of learning about curriculum reform and collaboration. (SM)…

(1996). Looking to the New Millennium: New Jersey's Plan for Higher Education. This document presents policy recommendations for higher education planning in New Jersey, in light of the New Jersey Higher Education Restructuring Act of 1994. It articulates a vision and characteristics of excellence to inspire future action, coupled with broad policy recommendations to guide institutions and state policymakers in their planning. The recommendations focus on six critical issues in higher education planning: (1) effective and efficient use of public resources, including capacity of the system, flexibility and productivity, effective delivery of services, Tuition Aid Grant distribution, transfer and articulation, and accelerated student learning; (2) education and workforce training, including K-12 education, undergraduate and graduate education, research and scholarship, continuing education, workforce needs, graduation and transfer rates, and academic support for diverse needs; (3) economic growth, including research funding and urban revitalization; (4)… [PDF]

Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. (2016). International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016 (Lisbon, Portugal, April 30-May 2, 2016). Online Submission We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 of April to 2 of May, 2016. Psychology, nowadays, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, is aimed ultimately to benefit society. This International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. The conference is a forum that connects and brings together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a… [PDF]

She, Colleen (1996). A Student's Guide to Chinese American Genealogy. Oryx American Family Tree Series. This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and China for Chinese Americans. The book also contains information on the history of China and its relationship with the United States. Chapters include: (1) "Making History Come to Life"; (2) "Being Chinese Americans"; (3) "Social Structure and Genealogy in Chinese History"; (4) "Starting Your Search in the United States"; (5) "Chinese Clan Registers"; (6) "Local Gazetteers"; (7) "Oral History"; and (8) "Your Final Result." Contains a 20-term English and a 34-term Chinese glossary and an index. (EH)…

Bostic, Don; Campion, William J. (1993). Manual for Building an International Education Program in the Community College. Designed as a resource guide for establishing an international education program at a community college, this handbook provides descriptions of procedures and sample forms utilized in the establishment of an Office of International Education (OIE) at Central Florida Community College (CFCC). The first section, describes the role of the OIE in achieving the college's strategic goals in terms of student recruitment, faculty recruitment and exchange, and curriculum development. This section also includes a sample student and faculty exchange agreement, a class syllabus, and materials from an exchange in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The next sections provide correspondence illustrating institutional commitment, an outline of steps to establish an OIE, and sample application and admissions materials for the CFCC program. Next, information is provided on English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, including descriptions, grading policies, and sample brochures used to publicize the courses and other… [PDF]

Mosher, Edith K.; And Others (1979). Pursuing Equal Educational Opportunity: School Politics and the New Activists. ERIC/CUE Urban Diversity Series, Number 64, Summer 1979. This mongraph describes and analyzes the competing demands of many citizens, special interest groups, and organizations for educational equity. The significant role that the Federal government has played in the educational system over the past 30 years through financing and legislation is discussed. Four case studies are presented relating to areas in which the activists of the 1970s sought to change educational policies and programs. Each study describes the definition of equality espoused by the protagonists, the organization of the advocacy groups, the strategies they employed to obtain desired action by politicians and educators, and the present status of their efforts. Each study is then compared in terms of issues and the interest group involved, the interplay of judicial, legislative, and administrative actions, and the cost considerations applying to the new programs. Some general observations about the historical and political aspects of educational reform and several… [PDF]

Arvizu, Steven F.; Gibson, Margaret A. (1978). Demystifying the Concept of Culture: Methodological Tools and Techniques, Monograph II. Bilinqual Education Training Series. This monograph describes techniques and methods which may be used by parents, teachers, and other educators who are working to make schools more responsive to students from different language and cultural backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on the techniques and methods used by anthropological fieldworkers to study culture and their usefulness in solving culturally based educational problems. A review of the basic techniques includes a discussion of: (1) their purposes and strengths; (2) the steps involved in using them; (3) the limitations of various techniques and some cautions about their use; and (4) suggested learning projects which can be used by educators to practice the techniques. The basic techniques covered include participation, observation, recording, interviewing, event analysis, life history, and written essays. Major phases in a research project and ethical issues which should be considered in such a project are also discussed. (EB)…

Do, Dinh Tuan; And Others (1976). Physics: A Vietnamese Supplement. A High-School Bilingual Handbook for the Vietnamese Student. Indochinese High-School Supplements. This handbook in physics is one of a series of handbooks designed for the Indochinese student in American high schools. Like the other books in the series, it is not intended to replace the English-language textbook, but is designed to help the student understand the textbook. The material presented was compiled and adapted from high school texts so that the terms and concepts would be applicable to standard secondary textbooks. The handbook is composed of two parts: (1) basic concepts; and (2) a glossary of technical terms. The first part contains brief "lessons" pertaining to the subject area and provides key concepts in summary form. Preceding the Vietnamese lessons is an outline in English which is meant to serve as a content guide for the teacher. (Author/AMH)…

(1973). Volume I: Testimony. Hearing Before the United States Commission on Civil Rights (Window Rock, Arizona, October 22-24, 1973). Three days of hearings held on the Reservation at Window Rock, Arizona focused on the civil rights of the people of the Navajo Nation. Seeking to explore those areas of economic and social development in which the Navajo could better attain self-determination, the Commission heard testimony on economic development, private employment, health care, and education. Among the witnesses were representatives from state and federal agencies, tribal officials and medical personnel. Testimony was offered by individuals as well as in panel discussions. Peter MacDonald, Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council, listed control of the schools, economic development programs, and resource development as the basic and primary goals in attaining Navajo civil rights. He cited the slowness of the bureaucratic machinery as being particularly frustrating to tribal development plans. In a panel discussion a Bureau of Indian Affairs official and an anthropologist suggested that the Navajo should be viewed as… [PDF]

(1978). Instructional Materials Selection Guide. Bilingual/Bicultural ESL. This guide describes bilingual, bicultural, and English as a Second Language (ESL) materials adopted for use in California. The guide is divided into three sections: (1) a list of publishers, including addresses and phone numbers; (2) an annotated index to the guide that includes basic information about each item; and (3) detailed information on each set of materials. The annotated index provides the following information: type of material (basic or supportive), kind of material, publisher's grade level, State Matrix grade level, instructional emphasis, special conditions or comments, and page reference in the guide. The following information is provided on each set of materials: (1) components; (2) general description; (3) goals and objectives; (4) organization–scope and sequence; (5) methodology; (6) provisions for student evaluation; and (7) related materials. On each page, the indication is given that materials should be carefully reviewed before ordering. The instructional…

Dirks, Lydia; Dirks, Moses (1978). Niigugim Qalgadangis (Atkan Food). A history of food gathering and food preparation techniques of Alaska natives on Atka Island in the Aleutians are presented in Western Aleut and English with illustrations by J. Leslie Boffa and Mike Dirks. Directions are given for preparing: various plants, including wild rice; salted, dried, or smoked fish; baked flour; fried dough; boiled codfish stomachs; codfish and halibut liver paste; mashed fish; partially dried fish backbones; salmon eggs; cooked seal oil; clams and mussels; sea urchins; chitons and limpets; and ducks and other birds. (NEC)…

Garcia, Joseph J. (1970). A Look at Minority Education Today with Implications for the Teaching of English. American education must develop a system for promoting understanding among and with minority cultures. Curriculums should be designed which add relevancy to the education of minority groups and abandon the traditional ideas of Americanization which call for, among other things, the foreigner to become a good speaker of English. English-as-a-second-language programs have helped to develop a kind of mutual respect for foreign and American cultures. Bilingualism is making negative contributions to the American educational scene. These negative aspects should be taken into consideration when developing curriculums which will incorporate minority recognition while operating within the English language framework. (VM)… [PDF]

Giles, W. H. (1971). Cultural Contrasts in English-French Bilingual Instruction in the Early Grades. This paper discusses the relationship between language development and cognitive development in children within the framework of a French-English bilingual school situation. Initially the document covers the language development of the infant learning English; the author then describes specific problems of educating the English-speaking child with French as the principal means of instruction. Tables illustrate the results of tests administered to children in a French-English curriculum, pointing out areas of confusion. (VM)…

Schwarzer, David (2001). Noa's Ark: One Child's Voyage into Multiliteracy. This book asserts that under the right conditions multiliteracy can be developed and provides some of the tools and strategies to enable monolingual teachers to do so. The book is based on an in-depth longitudinal study of a first grade boy studying in a traditional English/Spanish bilingual classroom. The child's early literacy development is closely followed. The research goal is to show the complexity of a young student's multiliteracy development in the context of her daily life in which three languages are presented (English, Spanish, and Hebrew) in different formats, for different purposes and audiences. The goal is to show the pivotal role teachers play in multi-literacy development and to provide some of the tools they need to promote it. Theoretical and practical ideas on early literacy development in general and bi-literacy and multi-literacy in particular are discussed, the book hopes to challenge traditional ideas about bilingual and multilingual instruction. (Contains…

Joyce, Esperanza Villanueva (2002). A School Healthcare Program for Low Income Families of Very Young Children. This chapter is part of a book that recounts the year's work at the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Rather than an "elitist" laboratory school for the children of university faculty, the dual-language ECDC is a collaboration between the Corpus Christi Independent School District and the university, with an enrollment representative of Corpus Christi's population. The chapter details development of a wellness model for children enrolled in the ECDC. Specifically, the study implemented a screening program that included physical assessment, diet evaluation, personal histories, biochemical tests, and anthropometrics; and designed, implemented, and evaluated a series of educational presentations for children and parents. Preliminary findings included detailed health statistics for participating children and parents. A nutrition and exercise camp was conducted, and the health status of 43 students will be tracked. (EV)… [PDF]

Rivera, Klaudia (1999). Native Language Literacy and Adult ESL Education. ERIC Digest. There are no good figures on the number of limited English speakers who are also illiterate in their native languages. This data is worth having because there is research indicating that literacy in the native language plays an important role in the acquisition of oral English and the development of English literacy. This digest reviews recent research related to the role of native language literacy and describes program types and instructional approaches that incorporate learners' languages into instruction. Headings in this digest include the following: rationale for native language and literacy development; factors influencing native language literacy instruction; program models; and instructional approaches. It is concluded that adult English language learners come to English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs with a variety of experiences with education, literacy, and English. They also come with many strengths embedded in their language, culture, and experiences. By… [PDF]

Anderson, Michael E.; Liu, Kristin K.; Spicuzza, Richard; Swierzbin, Bonnie; Thurlow, Martha L. (1999). Feasibility and Practicality of a Decision Making Tool for Standards Testing of Students with Limited English Proficiency. State Assessment Series, Minnesota Report 22. This report describes a decision-making tool designed to inform English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and bilingual educators of the most up-to-date participation and test accommodations guidelines and to assist educators in the process of making informed decisions. It reports on the results of a study that examined the tool's feasibility. The decision-making tool is an electronic version of Minnesota guidelines for making test participation decisions. The Web site design has two branches–one for students with disabilities and another for students with limited English proficiency (LEP); both are centered on making decisions about inclusion and the use of testing accommodations. The Web side design has two branches of decision making to reflect the dual role of the tests within both the LEP and disability branches–one for statewide accountability testing for grades three, five, and eight, and one for graduation requirements testing for grades eight and beyond. A survey of 14… [PDF]

Ballenger, Cynthia (1999). Teaching Other People's Children: Literacy and Learning in a Bilingual Classroom. This book details the experiences of a teacher in a Haitian-populated preschool in an urban area of the United States, focusing on the development of literacy and English as a second language. An introductory chapter describes the children, some of their personal and cultural background, their classroom demeanor, and the context in which they were taught. The second chapter describes the traditions and practices of classroom research as experienced by the teacher. The third chapter further examines the school, the families, and the patterns of family life of the students. The next four chapters discuss the difficulties encountered in teaching literacy and managing student behavior. These include the differences between the teacher's assumptions about how adults should control or influence student behavior and the assumptions of the children and their families; varying student and teacher approaches to early literacy activities; and storybook reading and the ways students…

Forbes, H. D.; Orwin, Clifford (1994). Cultural Literacy: A Canadian Perspective. International Journal of Social Education, v9 n1 p15-30 Spr-Sum. Summarizes E. D. Hirsch's book, "Cultural Literacy," focusing on four separate arguments. Compares U.S. and Canadian education and society, particularly in relationship to multiculturalism and bilingualism. Concludes that Hirsch trivializes culture by presenting as no more than a common convention of effective national communication. (CFR)…

McCollum, Pamela A.; Reyes, Maria de la Luz (1992). Language, Literacy, and Educational Reform: Rethinking the Issues. Education and Urban Society, v24 n2 p171-77 Feb. In spite of increasing ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity, educational reform efforts continue to target mainstream English-speaking U.S. public. The educational plans of the America 2000 initiative are no exception. This theme issue provides examples of classroom-based research in which educators try to improve literacy education for minority students. (SLD)…