While a number of challenges contribute to the American Indian population's disconnect from information technology (IT), the most glaring is the low number of American Indian students pursuing computer science (CS) studies--a degree essential to IT's entry into and diffusion across communities. Yet, research is scant on factors that contribute to…

Applying social learning theory to the problems regarding the education of American Indian students, this article recommends school administrations provide modeling stimuli exemplifying both Anglo and Indian values while stressing the set of values of most importance and worth for adjustment in a future world context. (JC)

American Indian children arriving from the Indian reservation with their parents must learn a new language and new behavior patterns required by the school setting. They must also begin to learn about the workings and customs of the city and its people. (FF)

The article reviews the history of American Indian education, discussing the Indian perspective of educational self-determination. (FF)

Outlines the rational model of organizational governance in higher education, and describes conflicts between its assumptions and American Indian values underlying the tribal college mission. Suggests a cultural model of organization as more appropriate for tribal college administration. (SV)

The Navajo Intercultural Sensitizer consists of 48 "critical incidents" of cross-cultural conflict and possible interpretations, presented in a programed learning format. Initial interpretations of the incidents differed significantly between similarly educated Anglos and Navajos overall, but not between Anglos and younger (under age 30)…

The article discusses whether the cognitive potential of members of one cultural milieu can be assessed accurately by the tests of another culture. (KM)

Based on interviews conducted on the Mohawk Reservation at Akwesasne in 1980, this article focuses on some of the spiritual values which have deep roots in Mohawk culture. (CM)

Native American college students often feel conflict between traditional holistic forms of knowledge and the compartmentalized knowledge encountered in college. University policies aimed at decreasing Native American student attrition must emphasize respect for cultural differences, education relevant to the Native American worldview, and…

Much literature on American Indian dropouts accepts cultural discontinuity between home and school as an explanation for the high Indian dropout rate, despite little proof from research. An exclusive focus on culture and curricular innovation obscures the possibility that economics and social structure may be more important factors. (SV)

Describes the intent, significance, and planned educational activities of a project to transcribe, classify, arrange, and use Alaskan Eskimo and Indian musical materials collected in rural communities from 1973-1978. Describes and explains three main kinds of musical changes occurring among Alaskan Eskimos. (SB)

Among 22 American Indian students attending a small midwestern university, 14 described experiences of verbal racism by other students and 2 reported racist comments by staff; most perceived the campus as deeply hostile to them. The most assimilated students reported the least campus racism. Contains 27 references. (SV)