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Swisher, Karen – 1991
This digest reviews the literature related to learning styles of American Indian and Alaskan Native students. Several studies show that in some tribes, observation, self-testing in private, and then demonstration of a task for approval are essential steps in learning. Indian children often hesitate to participate in large and small-group…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians, Cognitive Style
Hilberg, R. Soleste; Tharp, Roland G. – 2002
This digest discusses two prominent definitions of learning styles, describes studies that have found differences between the learning styles of American Indian/Alaska Native students and students of other cultural groups, and presents instructional interventions stemming from learning styles research. The research literature on learning styles…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indian Students, American Indians
Gollnick, Donna M.; Chinn, Philip C. – 1991
This digest examines the demographic composition of the U.S. school-age population, and derives an estimate of 1.4 million children with disabilities who are minority group members. The digest notes the purposes of multicultural education for all students and stresses the teacher's role in recognizing forms of bias in textbooks and other…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
Schwartz, Wendy – 1997
To reduce the possibility that children who do not fit stereotypical profiles of gifted children will be passed over, identifying students from diverse backgrounds for talent should be a multipronged effort. Outreach is especially important in areas when parents may be absorbed in meeting their family's immediate needs. To facilitate…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Style, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Butterfield, Robin A. – 1994
The Indian Nations At Risk Task Force and the White House Conference on Indian Education suggested systemic reforms that would improve the education of Native students who attend public schools. These reforms focus on fostering intercultural harmony in schools, improving teacher preparation, developing instructional curricula and strategies that…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians, Cognitive Style
Griggs, Shirley; Dunn, Rita – 1996
This digest identifies cultural values that may affect the learning processes of Hispanic-American students, reviews research on the learning styles of Hispanic-American students, and discusses the implications of this research for counseling and teaching Hispanic youth. One cultural value that is of paramount importance in most Hispanic cultures…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Counselors, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits