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Learning about Peoples and Cultures. Peoples and Cultures Series. Textbook and A Guide for Teachers.
Fersh, Seymour, Ed. – 1989
This textbook and accompanying teacher's guide are one in a set of nine designed to teach high school students a process for studying other cultures as "insiders" rather than as "outsiders." The student text contains units on "Changing Views of Ourselves in the Universe"; "Seeing Each Other as Outsiders and Insiders"; "Considering Why Human…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
CichoskiKelly, Eileen; Backus, Linda; Giangreco, Michael F.; Sherman-Tucker, Priscilla – 2000
These instructor and participant manuals provide a basic training program curriculum for paraeducators supporting students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings. The course requires approximately 18 hours of instruction and 12 hours of practicum, can be offered in a variety of formats (intensively or over a number of weeks), and does…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools

Mertz, Gayle – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Outlines instructions for conducting a student-organized open discussion of a proposed 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Provides student instructions and eight character role descriptions. Includes a ballot on the issue designed to be sent to the American Bar Association. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education
Quoyeser, Isabella; And Others – 1980
This module is designed for teachers and school administrators who wish to broaden their understanding of cultural differences in the classroom and improve their ability to teach in a multi-cultural milieu. The first part of the module provides the means by which individuals can examine their knowledge of Black and Mexican American cultures, as…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Cultural Differences, Equal Education, Group Discussion
The Family History Exercise: Developing Positive Awareness in Culturally Diverse College Classrooms.

Aminoff, Susan – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Maintains that a major source of intercultural misunderstanding is the clash of culturally conditioned perceptions of reality. Describes the use of a family history project in an introductory college sociology course. Provides an appendix including the project description. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Herendeen, Noemi Carrera; Mitchell, Alaire; Dinos, Carmen – 1995
This document is part of a series of guides for teachers in which the Division of Bilingual Education of the New York City Board of Education presents a learner-centered model in which the learner sees himself or herself in the story. Learners are able to relive their own experiences or those of their parents or grandparents as they left their own…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1981
This bulletin of student worksheets complements teacher strategies for Theme III entitled, "Changes in Thought and Action Led to the Emergence of the Modern World." The worksheets contain materials corresponding to specific strategies, and the questions which accompany each worksheet are included on the appropriate strategy page. Included are…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Course Content, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Guides

Major, Marc; Nelson, Kari – Social Studies, 1995
Presents a five-hour simulation designed for secondary social studies students that focuses on the civil war in the former Yugoslavia. Describes necessary materials, a recommended time frame, and a five-day instructional plan. Includes data sheets about individual nations, focus questions, and individual role descriptions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, European History

Gelfland, Mary – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Presents a secondary school simulation activity to help students understand major concepts underlying affirmative action programs. Includes student objectives and step-by-step instructional procedures. Provides a student handout and supplemental data table. (CFR)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)

Social Education, 1994
Maintains that the United Nations Charter, which calls for "respect for human rights...without distinction to race, sex or religion" is commonly violated, particularly with respect to girls. Presents a lesson portraying dilemmas faced by four girls in different parts of the world as they confront problems. (CFR)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Child Labor, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences

Chan, Adrian – Update on Law-Related Education, 1992
Presents a lesson plan designed to teach upper grade level secondary students about nationalism and civil rights in post-Cold War Europe. Examines the rise of nationalism and discrimination against ethnic minorities in eastern Europe since the end of Communist rule. Includes a map of Europe, suggested teaching procedures, and follow-up activities.…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Class Activities, Constitutional Law

Miller, Barbara; Parisi, Lynn – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Presents a lesson designed to analyze cultural practices from the perspective of U.S. laws. Proposes a legal philosophy continuum ranging from universalist to relativist positions. Provides student handouts that present legal case studies involving cultural contexts. (CFR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Class Activities, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context

Ghere, David L. – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Presents a lesson plan for a classroom simulation designed to teach about the trade, diplomacy, and warfare in eastern North America during the colonial period. Includes student objectives, instructional procedures, historical background, two student handouts of statistical data, and a map. (CFR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Colonial History (United States)

Mueller, Peggy – Update on Law-Related Education, 1992
Provides a series of five classroom activities designed to teach about the interaction of culture and law in India. Explains that the tension between constitutional democracy and ancient traditions represents a serious challenge to India. Includes a map, four student readings, and a list of eight resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constitutional Law, Courts, Cross Cultural Studies
Ramsay, Alexandra; Sebeok, Thomas A. – 1968
Part of the Anthropology Curriculum Project, the document introduces social studies classroom teachers and junior high school students to the study of language and emphasizes the importance of language as a part of culture. The document contains a teacher background component and a student text. The teacher background material is presented in five…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
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