NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Gollnick, Donna M. – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1980
The writings of proponents of multicultural education are examined to define and describe multicultural education and compare the present movement with those of the past 40 years. Major tenets, approaches, components, and trends are examined. (JMF)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Core Curriculum, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism
Moran, James R. – 2001
American Indians experience many problems related to alcohol misuse. However, there are prevention approaches that work to reduce risk of alcohol misuse among American Indians. With regard to the way prevention workers carry out their work in American Indian communities, programs must emerge from the community, prevention workers must demonstrate…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, American Indians, Community Programs
Wright, Alan N. – 1994
This paper outlines a conceptual framework for understanding individual development as it relates to the larger issue of intercultural competence and prejudice reduction. A hierarchical model of the multidimensional self-concept is presented in which self-concept encompasses academic, physical, social, and cultural identities. The essence of the…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Attitude Change, Cultural Awareness, Group Dynamics
Mohatt, Gerald; Hazel, Kelly L.; Mohatt, Justin W. – 2001
Diversity of geography, climate, and culture dictate the nature of the service delivery systems in Alaska, including the provision of prevention programming in substance abuse, alcoholism, health, and behavioral health. Described here are training programs, conferences and symposia, health fairs, and culturally derived interventions that meet the…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alcoholism, Community Control, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Callicott, Kimberly J. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article provides background and a description of person-centered planning (PCP) based on process, components, and outcomes and examines each in relationship to working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. Vignettes illustrate how professionals can be sensitive to differences in culture and language within the process.…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Disabilities