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Increasing Young Children's Cultural Awareness with American Indian Literature. Teaching Strategies.
Peer reviewedMcMahon, Rebecca; And Others – Childhood Education, 1997
Recognizes the importance of using high-quality children's literature when studying cultural diversity. Stresses the need for accurate information in text and for authentic illustrations. Contains an annotated bibliography of six American Indian books with suggested activities to encourage discussion about Native culture. Lists eight additional…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedHaukoos, Gerry D.; Beauvais, Archie B. – Childhood Education, 1997
Suggests that to prevent acceptance of racial or cultural stereotypes, children must construct positive images of present-day Native people, in addition to learning about historic American Indian leaders. Discusses ways to restructure the knowledge base of teachers. Offers suggestions for developing positive cultural images of Native Americans.…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedRaines, Shirley C.; Isbell, Rebecca T. – Childhood Education, 1994
Discusses how the storyteller dolls and myths of the Pueblo Indians illustrate the important influence that folktales, legends, and myths can have on children's language development, cultural appreciation, memory, imagination, and values. (MDM)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Children, Cultural Awareness
