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Brice-Heath, Shirley – New Directions for Child Development, 1988
Discusses the way in which natural community contexts influence early language socialization and behavior. Compares approaches to language usage and literacy in Black middle- and lower-class families in a particular Southern community. (RJC)
Descriptors: Black Culture, Blacks, Child Rearing, Language Acquisition
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Collins, James – Journal of Education, 1989
Examines the struggle between dominant and minority groups in terms of the use of language. Traces the development of literacy as a means of social control in the United States and England. Argues that linking literacy with standard language creates an effective form of ideological hegemony. (FMW)
Descriptors: English, Language Research, Literacy Education, Middle Class Culture
Shapiro, H. Svi – Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, 1982
Educational theory and practice are examined in the context of the system of values, beliefs, and moral and aesthetic judgments that are representative of society. "Aristocratic,""bourgeois," and "radical" views and influences on educational theory and practice are also discussed. (CJ)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Design, Educational Attitudes, Educational Change
Balk, David – 1975
Literature relevant to the needs assessment of children 5 to 12 years of age is reviewed and variables demonstrated to be factors in healthy or deviant behavior are identified. Problems addressed in the review of literature range from school maladjustment through social deviancy to schizophrenia. Five categories of studies are considered: (1)…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Behavior Problems, Blacks, Children
Irujo, Suzanne – Equity and Choice, 1989
Discusses some of the cultural differences between Hispanics and middle class Whites that may create problems in the classroom. Examines the following areas: (1) nonverbal behavior; (2) cognition and perception; and (3) values. (FMW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Hispanic American Culture
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Spindler, George; Spindler, Louise – Anthropology and Education Quarterly, 1989
Discusses how self concept and its adaptations to academic success and failure are related to each other and to "cultural therapy." Analyzes research with a German agricultural community undergoing industrialization, and Menominee Indians adapting to majority culture using the Instrumental Activities Inventory (IAI). Extends the analysis…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment)