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Translating Culture: From Ethnographic Information to Educational Program.
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Jordan, Cathie – Anthropology and Education Quarterly, 1985
Describes how anthropological knowledge has been applied in the Kamehameha Elementary Education Program (KEEP), a multidisciplinary educational research and development effort to create a successful language arts program for underachieving native Hawaiian children. Discusses the process of translating anthropological knowledge into effective…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Educational Anthropology
Cultural Differences in Communication Patterns: Classroom Adaptations and Translation Strategies.
Jordan, Cathie – 1983
This paper discusses patterns of communication, particularly teaching/learning communication, in Hawaiian families, and the ways that these patterns affect the behaviors, expectations, and skills that Hawaiian children bring to school. It also describes some examples of educationally effective adaptations to these expectations and skills which…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Cultural Context, Ethnic Groups
Cultural Compatibility and the Education of Hawaiian Children: Implications for Mainland Educators.
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Jordan, Cathie – Educational Research Quarterly, 1984
The success of the Kamehameha Early Education Program (KEEP) in addressing the academic plight of Hawaiian children by utilizing natal cultural data for curriculum design and development in the education of Hawaiian children is examined. Rationale and approaches for balancing the home culture and the school agenda are outlined. (BS)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cultural Influences, Hawaiians, Language Arts
Creating Cultures of Schooling: Historical and Conceptual Background of the KEEP/Rough Rock Collaboration.
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Jordan, Cathie – Bilingual Research Journal, 1995
Discusses the collaborative efforts of the Hawaiian Kamehameha Early Education Program (KEEP) and the Navajo Rough Rock Community School in Arizona to develop educational practices and strategies that would help minority-language children succeed in school. Examines the modification of KEEP strategies for use with Navajo children. (16 references)…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Educational Attitudes