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Lee, Courtland C.; And Others – 1990
This document consists of part three of a book of readings that examine issues affecting men in the late 20th century. It was written for counselors at all educational levels, social workers, community therapists, private practitioners, clinicians, teachers, hospital workers, and Employee Assistance Program workers. Three chapters are included in…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Asian Americans, Blacks, Conflict
Garcia, Frank, Jr.; Ybarra-Garcia, Melva – 1988
This manual, written for counselors and educators at all levels of education, focuses on multicultural awareness and educational equity. It is intended to acquaint the reader with the difficulty of counseling Hispanics due to manifestations of cultural and racial stereotypes. It stresses the need to change the counseling techniques that have…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Techniques, Cultural Differences, Hispanic Americans
Picco, Elizabeth Raptis – 1990
This curriculum unit provides educators with 10 lessons designed to make sexuality education culturally relevant for Latino youth in grades five through eight. While affirming the traditions and characteristics of Latino families and cultures, this structured curriculum introduces sexuality as a lifelong process that goes beyond physical intimacy.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Hispanic Americans, Intermediate Grades
Thompson, Ruby L.; Mixon, Gloria A. – 1996
There is a mandate for teachers who are trained to meet the needs of the increasingly more culturally diverse populations, particularly in urban schools. General competencies which all teachers of urban learners should develop include respect for cultural differences and a belief in the abilities of culturally different learners. Additionally,…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Vasquez, James A.; And Others – 1983
This annotated bibliography on values of ethnic minorities in the United States contains one hundred entries from various sources, mostly research and educational journals. It is intended to assist researchers, teachers, school administrators, and students to understand how some American minorities function within their own cultures and societies.…
Descriptors: American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Asian Americans, Blacks

Update on Law-Related Education, 1992
Lists resources available to teachers who wish to gain additional information and insight on cultural diversity in the United States. Includes works by and about African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. Covers topics such as conflict resolution, history, prejudice reduction, and history. (DK)
Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences

Alvarez, Lourdes I. Gonzalez – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1998
Gives recommendations for providing culturally sensitive service coordination for Hispanic families, including become part of the family, be flexible, accept different views of time and punctuality, be accessible, speak the language, be aware of views of authority, and understand why families may not follow up on recommendations. (CR)
Descriptors: Coordination, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
North Carolina Univ., Chapel Hill. Frank Porter Graham Center. – 1989
This bibliography was compiled to facilitate networking and collaboration among parents and professionals at state and local levels in working with young children with disabilities from culturally diverse populations. Printed and audiovisual materials as well as selected organizations are listed and described in brief. Listings are divided into a…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks
Florida Univ., Gainesville. Coll. of Education. – 1983
Information is provided in this monograph to facilitate understanding of Cuban cultural values and their implications for counseling limited English proficient students. Also provided is a beginning conceptual model for increasing the understanding of cross-cultural theory and practice. The overview of Cuban culture is based on a perspective of…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Role, Cross Cultural Training
Schon, Isabel – 1991
This book is an aid for teachers and librarians who wish to expose students to Hispanic culture through books written for children and adolescents. The annotated bibliography is arranged into chapters that explore specific countries and cultures and includes one chapter each on Central and Latin America as a whole. The books are listed in…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Bias
Smith, Rocio DeMateo – 1987
The paper first points out how important it is for professionals who work with families and infants with developmental problems to be aware of ethnic and cultural differences, and then goes on to discuss some values typically held by Hispanic Americans. Professionals should understand the family's immigration history and status in order to know…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Developmental Disabilities

Vincent, Lisbeth J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1992
This keynote address states that early intervention services must consider more than professional analyses in their planning. It describes findings from focus group discussions with Latino families of children with disabilities, emphasizing the need to match early intervention services with parent expectations and goals, and the need for services…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Morrison, Ann M.; Crabtree, Kristen M. – 1992
This document consists of a digest containing descriptions and analyses of 85 articles and books that are helpful for organizational leaders, human resource managers, and consultants in developing diversity in an organization. The works cited are organized according to a five step action process derived from research describing practices that…
Descriptors: Administrators, Blacks, Business Administration, Cultural Differences
Edmunds, Polly; And Others – 1990
Demographic studies indicate that the United States is becoming a richer mix of cultures, and that multicultural diversity is especially reflected among young children with special educational needs. Children of color are the most rapidly increasing population group and the largest group at risk for disabilities. Black and Hispanic American…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Demography, Early Childhood Education
Wright, Carey E.; And Others – 1986
Twenty-five freshman Hispanic girls at Bowen High School in Chicago were motivated and encouraged to continue their education and explore various career goals. Methodology involved a highly personal interaction with the program worker. Three groups were formed--two were conducted in English and one was conducted in Spanish. Project goals were to…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Exploration