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| Young Children | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
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Peer reviewedBillman, Jane – Young Children, 1992
Discusses problems associated with teaching young children about Native Americans and their cultures. Provides alternatives to stereotypical portrayals. (BB)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedNimnicht, Glen – Young Children, 1981
Describes a program in Colombia to enhance learning of lower class children by emphasizing acceptance, risk taking, and problem solving in a supportive environment. Parental involvement is stressed. The back-to-the-basics movement is discussed as an educational strategy antithetical to the author's philosophy. (DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedClark, Leilani; And Others – Young Children, 1992
Children in a class were divided into two groups. Members of one group were called "Indians," and members of the other were called "non-Indians." Members of the so-called Indian group assaulted the cultural values of the "non-Indian" group. Children's reactions are discussed. (BG)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education, Hidden Curriculum
