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Trickett, Edison J., Ed.; And Others – 1994
The following essays allows for exploration of similarities and differences of diverse groups and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas: (1) "Toward an Overarching Framework for Diversity" (Edison J. Trickett, Roderick J. Watts, and Dina Birman); (2) "Our Similarities Are Different: Toward a Psychology of Affirmative…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Definitions
Baird, Robert M., Ed.; Rosenbaum, Stuart E., Ed. – 1992
The causes of bigotry, prejudice, and hatred and what can be done about them are discussed by the authors represented in this collection. Most of the book provides general discussions of these issues, but Part 2, "Universities and the 'Politically Correct' Response to Hatred and Prejudice," contains some specific examinations of these…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Cultural Differences, Definitions, Educational Discrimination
Harris, Dean A., Ed. – 1995
Authors of color share their thoughts on diversity, difference, pluralism, privilege, and ethnicity in essays that are meant to speak to the attempt by white scholars to reserve to themselves the power to define these terms. Each writer represented in this collection is attempting to validate a marginalized perspective and its corollary arguments…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Blacks, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Pusch, Margaret D., Ed. – 1979
Primarily designed for use in teacher education programs, this manual provides education faculty with a resource for building multicultural education training into the teacher education curriculum. Chapter 1 defines terms basic to multicultural education, intercultural communication, and cross-cultural training. Chapter 2 discusses the theory of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Communication (Thought Transfer), Course Evaluation, Cross Cultural Training
Download full textHansman, Catherine A., Ed. – 2002
This document contains six papers exploring emerging viewpoints, issues, and trends related to mentoring and adult learning. "Mentoring: From Athena to the 21st Century" (Catherine A. Hansman) traces the definitions of the term "mentor" and mentoring practices that have evolved since antiquity. "Emerging Perspectives on…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Colleges, Cultural Differences
King, Linda, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 14 papers that examine recent changes in the definition, principles, and delivery of population education throughout the world. The paper titles are as follows: "Introduction" (Linda King); "Reaching Men for Health and Development" (Benno de Keijzer); "Boys, Men and Questions of Masculinity in South Africa" (Robert Morrell);…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Birth Rate
Indabawa, Sabo A., Ed.; Oduaran, Akpovire, Ed.; Afrik, Tai, Ed.; Walters, Shirley, Ed. – 2000
This document contains 21 papers examining the state of adult and continuing education in Africa. The following papers are included: "Introduction: An Overview of the State of Adult and Continuing Education in Africa" (Akpovire Oduaran); "Setting the Tone of Adult and Continuing Education in Africa" (Michael A. Omolewa);…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Barer-Stein, Thelma, Ed.; Kompf, Michael, Ed. – 2001
This book, which is intended as a text for future and experienced adult educators, examines current theories and best practices in adult education. The book consists of 20 chapters written by prominent practitioners in the field of adult education. The chapter titles and authors are as follows: "Teachers Sharing Experiences" (James A. Draper);…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
