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Obah, Thelma Y. – Journal of Reading, 1983
Argues that when students in Third World nations use foreign materials and encounter a culture-concept gap, their teachers need coping mechanisms that help build up the students' store of background knowledge. (FL)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Developing Nations, Learning Theories, Prior Learning

Paul, Michael – Journal of Reading, 1986
Notes that appropriate materials are hard to find for refugees of marginal reading ability in English as a second language programs and describes teacher-made exercises that use the students' prior knowledge and experience. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cultural Differences, Daily Living Skills, English (Second Language)