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Peer reviewedDeyhle, Donna; LeCompte, Margaret – Theory into Practice, 1994
Examines the design of middle schools and cultural differences in the ways Anglos and Navajos view the stages of human development, noting interpretations of child development and their concomitant requisites for appropriate parenting. The article concludes with a discussion of the mismatch between Navajo culture and middle school planners in the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Child Rearing
Peer reviewedShields, Carolyn M. – Theory into Practice, 1997
Examines the usefulness of accountability measures for student achievement as empowerment tools for all students, providing examples from Native American schools. The paper posits the need for understanding current standardized testing, demonstrates how content currently tested can help increase the utility of instructional programs, and advocates…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, American Indian Education, American Indians
