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Download full textEstrin, Herman A. – 1993
Noting that many beginning students in urban public colleges and technical schools are members of minority groups, this digest offers a six-step approach to teaching these students how to write effectively. Steps in the approach described in the digest are: (1) instruct students to consider the purpose of writing, write a central idea for the…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Minority Groups, Postsecondary Education, Self Concept
Rothenberg, Dianne – 1995
Results of national studies suggest that for girls, the middle grades can be a time of significant decline in self-esteem and academic achievement. Reasons for this decline are not clearly indicated by research, but it is likely that multiple factors are involved. One factor is the preferential treatment boys receive in the classroom.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Attitudes, Cultural Differences, Early Adolescents
Katz, Lilian G. – 1993
While the development of children's self-esteem is a worthwhile goal in early education, many practices designed to reach this goal may instead be encouraging narcissism. Such practices include those that direct children's attention to their own inner gratifications, or encourage children to believe their specialness is dependent on trivial…
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Activities, Cultural Differences, Decision Making
Wittmer, Joe – 1992
The valuing of diversity can be taught to others and should be a major part of any school's comprehensive guidance program. In the valuing diversity model ASK, "A" stands for awareness of self and others; "S" stands for sensitivity and skills; and "K" stands for knowledge cultures different from one's own. School…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Counselor Role, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Cohen, Cheryl Bernstein – 1986
The ERIC digest examines the paradox posed to social studies educators by the new wave of immigrants and increasing ethnic diversity: namely, how do educators depict accurately and fairly the rich ethnic diversity of the United States and also teach core values of a common American heritage? With the underlying theme being the promotion of both…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education
Kerka, Sandra – 1992
The purpose of multicultural career education and development is to foster positive self-concepts and career choices regardless of cultural background, encourage understanding of cultural groups' contributions, and develop effective intercultural communication skills. The attitudes, values, opinions, and beliefs with which a person perceives the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Career Education, Communication Skills
Rothenberg, Dianne – 1997
Results of national studies suggest that for girls, the middle grades can be a time of significant decline in self-esteem and academic achievement. Reasons for this decline are not clearly indicated by research, but it is likely that multiple factors are involved. One factor is the preferential treatment boys receive in the classroom.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Attitudes, Cultural Differences, Developmental Stages
