Language and Cultural Content in Native Education.

Leavitt, Robert M.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Language and Cultural Content in Native Education.

Leavitt, Robert M.

Canadian Modern Language Review, v47 n2 p266-79 Jan 1991

It is possible to provide culturally appropriate education for native Canadian Indian and Inuit children within the framework of the European schooling model by finding a balance between building on the children's native experiences and taking from English language and pedagogy what they can use appropriately in their own culture. (25 references) (MSE)

Descriptors: Canada Natives, Cultural Education, English (Second Language), Eskimos, Foreign Countries, Heritage Education, Indigenous Populations, Native Language Instruction, Second Language Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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