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Pipkin, Robert; Yates, Denise – ERS Spectrum, 1992
The development of a multicultural center at Prospect Middle School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a response to the increase of racism and bigotry. Academic performance for both African-American and white students has improved significantly, and overall suspension rates have dropped by nearly 50 percent. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Community Involvement, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Learning
Saracho, Olivia N., Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 1983
Chapters in this book are organized into sections devoted to (1) the nature of multiculturalism in children, (2) educational practices and materials, and (3) issues in preparing early childhood educators. The first four chapters in section 1 focus, respectively, on Mexican-American culture; the roots, culture, and learning styles of Black…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Childrens Literature
Namathaka, Lester; Kalulu, Master; Malisawa, Andrew; Mhoni, Sophie; Kabuwe, Enock; Kasitomu, Helix; Mhura, Hastings; Namachapa, Arton – 2000
This manual provides a tool for training community-based primary school teachers with a focus on a child-centered approach. There are 34 sections: (1) "Who an Affective Teacher Is"; (2) "How Children Learn"; (3) "Schemes of Work" and "Records of Work"; (4) "The Lesson"; (5) "Lesson Plan";…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chalkboards, Cognitive Style, Community Involvement