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Cavanaugh, Lisa M. – Insights into Open Education, 1995
The use of multicultural literature in the classroom can play a significant part in the learning and acceptance process of students. Multicultural books should be brought into the classroom to enhance textbook materials in all subject matters. To implement a multicultural program in the classroom, teachers must become knowledgeable about the…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education
Latimore, Sonja, Ed. – ESR Journal, 1992
The ESR Journal presents educational frameworks that promote divergent viewpoints, stimulate critical thinking about controversial issues, teach creative and productive ways of dealing with differences, promote cooperative problem solving, and foster informed decision making. The theme of this particular issue is: "Educating for Democracy." The 8…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development, Democracy
Scarr, Margaret, Ed.; Varro, Tim, Ed. – BCATA Journal for Art Teachers, 1993
This theme issue presents art advocacy as a necessary means of bringing art and art education to an elevated status in the elementary secondary curriculum and educational system. Articles include: (1) "Editor's View" (Margaret Scarr); (2) "Art Education: Why Is It Important" (Arts Education Partnership Working Group); (3)…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Art Education, Change Strategies, Cultural Differences
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1989
This concept paper is intended to assist educators to understand why American culture has become so diverse, to review certain guiding principles and related research in effective educational practices for language instruction, and to present a number of instructional implications derived from the research. The recommendations for teachers which…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
MCH Program Interchange, 1991
The publication provides information about approximately 75 materials and publications developed by government agencies and voluntary and professional organizations on the topic of ethnocultural diversity and maternal and child health. For each item included, the following information is provided: bibliographic data, contact information, and a…
Descriptors: Children, Community Resources, Continuing Education, Cultural Differences
Sinclair, Mary F., Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1992
This feature issue of IMPACT focuses on the empowerment of families with a member who has a developmental disability. It presents strategies and models for a collaborative, respectful approach to service provision, and presents the experiences of families in seeking support and assistance. Feature articles include "Two Generations of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advocacy, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems
Multicultural Education Journal, 1986
This handbook is the second in a series designed to aid teachers in developing a multicultural education curriculum. It is divided into two parts. Part 1, consisting of seven chapters, covers aspects of Canadian cultural diversity, and suggests activities for acquainting students with the various cultures native to Canada: (1) celebrations; (2)…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Canadian Literature, Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences
Ford, Bridgie Alexis, Ed. – Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 2001
This publication presents seven articles concerned with the education of students with disabilities or special talents who also have cultural or linguistic differences. Section 1 contains the following four articles: (1) "Code Switching: A Bridge or Barrier between Two Languages?" (Alejandro Brice and Linda I. Rosa-Lugo); (2) "Resistance Theories:…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Blacks, Code Switching (Language), College Students
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed.; Silver, Rosalind, Ed. – Media & Values, 1988
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…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1989
This research summary identifies major factors affecting the validity of language assessments in bilingual students. The four factors include: (1) determining which language is dominant and in which language the child should be tested; (2) recognizing that bilingual children may use language in a way that is qualitatively different from that of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Cultural Differences, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education
Pawl, Jeree, Ed.; And Others – Zero to Three, 1990
This newsletter theme issue addresses the needs of infants and young children at risk due to economic, cultural, and environmental disadvantages. Individual articles have the following titles and authors: "Understanding the Early Experience of Black Children in High Risk Environments: Culturally and Ecologically Relevant Research as a Guide to…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Black Youth, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems
Rocha, Ramon M., Ed. – Perceptions, 1988
This special journal section contains five major articles concerned with the education of children with disabilities, especially with emotional or behavioral disorders. The lead article by Ramon M. Rocha and Susan McCue, discusses the education of emotionally disturbed (ED) students in New York State as directed by the Commissioner of Education's…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Cultural Differences, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
Focal Point, 1994
This special issue examines multicultural aspects of services provided by agencies concerned with children's mental health. The lead article is titled "Developing Culturally Competent Organizations" by James L. Mason. This article uses the cultural competence model to discuss an organization's self-evaluation and its planning in the…
Descriptors: Agencies, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
McManus, Marilyn C., Ed. – Focal Point, 1988
This issue of "Focal Point" addresses the delivery of services to children who are ethnic minorities of color and who have severe emotional disabilities. The cover article offers five keys to the provision of professionally competent services with such children: awareness and acceptance of cultural differences, awareness of the professional's own…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems
Waterman, Betsy B. – NICHCY News Digest, 1994
This newsletter issue focuses on the assessment of school-aged children to: (1) determine if a child has a disability and is eligible for special services, and (2) provide information that can drive educational programming. Section 1 is an introduction which addresses a definition of assessment, how students are identified for assessment, federal…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Compliance (Legal), Cultural Differences, Definitions
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