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Maryland State Department of Education, 2008
This document was developed to provide action steps that can be taken by teachers, parents, administrators, and students themselves to develop the personal, cognitive, and social dimensions of students. These advocates are identified in "The Holistic Learner Framework: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Accelerating the Achievement of Low…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Student Improvement
Baradar, Miriam; And Others – 1988
This publication, which provides information about the African-American celebration known as Kwanzaa, was designed to support the Portland (Oregon) Public School District's goal of increasing students' understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and contributions of different geocultural groups. The document is comprised of the…
Descriptors: African Culture, Black Culture, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
Collins, H. Thomas; Majeske, Christopher – 1993
Designed to allow teachers and students to take a pro-active approach to learning about Cameroon, the guide is a starting point for research and discussion with information that enables students to identify patterns of culture and geography. In the first section, details on Africa and Cameroon provide information that can be personalized for each…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1986
One of a series of teaching guides designed to enhance elementary and secondary schools' observances of United Nations' international days, this issue features two guidelines, one for teaching about World Meteorological Day (March 23) and one for teaching about World Post Day (October 9). These observances are encouraged in order to promote…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Holidays
Carter, David A. – 1987
Designed to help U.S. citizens become aware of the needs of people living in developing countries, this puppet project is an action oriented education program implemented by the International Service Association for Health, Inc. (INSA). The program's primary purpose is to inform citizens about global concerns and issues while enlisting public…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Disease Control, Drinking Water, Health Education
Grove, Cornelius – 1989
Designed for the large corps of professionals and volunteers who work in the growing number of organizations and programs involved in international educational exchange, this book provides two important resources: (1) a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of the youth exchange experience and the factors that come into play when providing the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Cultural Exchange, Culture