The article explores the ways "uneven geographical development" conditions and is conditioned by local placemaking practices. Guided by David Harvey's work along with Henri Lefebvre's three dimensions of spatial production--spatial practices, representations of space, and spaces of representation or the "spatial imaginary"--I…

Offers 10 brief contributions exploring the authors' own experiences with schooling and social differences; probing the connections among schooling, social difference, and conflict; describing programs; and reviewing books for adolescents. (SR)

The role of festivals in the expression of a culture is discussed. In the western world festivals have been acknowledged and documented since early times. It is only recently, however, that artistic elements of this universal behavior pattern have been emphasized. Some festivals designed to educate young people are described. (RM)

Outlines the history and services offered by the College of Preceptors in Great Britain, especially with regard to their notable expertise in the field of international inservice training activities for teachers. (HB)

Cultural diversity needs to be addressed in the higher education classrooms for the development of practical business and education skills. Co-emergent multicultural awareness on the University of Oklahoma campus provides a necessary justification for curriculum adaptations and the implementation of a communication campaign of multicultural…

A number of processes and practices relevant to the improvement of multicultural education are discussed: (1) length of time spent on multicultural studies; (2) orientation of multicultural education; (3) field trips and classroom visitations by outside resource persons; (4) multicultural versus multiethnic instructional processes; (5) class…

Describes policies and programs at Northern Arizona University that encourage cultural awareness. Emphasizes contact between majority and minority group students so the former can learn from the latter. (FMW)

Based on a year of teaching in Iran, teaching and living experiences in Iran are described. Background on the teaching assignment and on the rapid demographic and educational changes in Iran are presented. Student selection for a training course in research and evaluation is also discussed. (MLW)

The major concern of the educational system in Israel today is how to advance students who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and from a cultural background which is different from that of the privileged sectors of the population. In general, the problem of educationally disadvantaged students is related to the problem of social gaps. These…

Describes the English infant-primary school system in terms of its history, its current program and curriculum design, and the cultural differences inherent in England that make its educational system unique. (BB)

Presents six short articles by tutoring program coordinators and peer tutors from writing centers at the University of Washington and California State University, Chico. Offers points of view on the experiences, responsibilities, problems, and possibilities of cultural diversity in higher education. Focuses on the importance of critical reflection…

Discusses problems associated with teaching young children about Native Americans and their cultures. Provides alternatives to stereotypical portrayals. (BB)

This report documents for the first time the growing ethnic mix of center-based child care in California. Based on a survey of 434 centers in 5 California counties selected for their ethnic and geographic diversity and large child populations, the report presents several types of information. First, it documents the scope of the demographic…

Discusses children's development of cultural identity and attitudes. Examines common multicultural curriculum approaches that deny diversity and treat multicultural activities as tours of other cultures. Suggests that these approaches inadequately prepare children to live knowledgeably and empathetically with diversity. Proposes an effective…

This position paper and companion resource manual highlight the critical importance the National Council for Occupational Education (NCOE) gives to diversity issues in work force development. The position paper reports the NCOE's examination of the implications presented by the changing demographics in the U.S. work force and the potential…