The loose and porous body of work defined as Vietnamese American literature emerges from social and historical conflict. Vietnamese American literature speaks of death and irreconcilable loss and the longing for peace of mind. Texts by Vietnamese Americans can deliver the voices necessary to reexamine the Vietnam War. (SLD)

A theoretical model used in a 10-year study of 2 communities of Canada Natives affected by hydrocarbon development focused on responses ranging from social integration to social isolation. Privatized responses increased at one site and communitarian responses at the other. Avoidance responses decreased at both sites. (SK)

Discusses how physical educators contribute to social injustice and inequality through the hidden curriculum. The paper examines particular hidden social concepts, patterns, and characteristics that are often taught in physical education. It is argued that these concepts and patterns serve the interests of the dominant groups against the…

Considers art's role in creating community against a background of contemporary social problems and concerns. Discusses different forms of community-building, including efforts to sustain ethnic communities as well as efforts intended to bring diverse populations together. Suggests ways that art programs can enhance community connections while…

Discusses some of the issues that face science educators working in developing nations. Explains that educators in the developing world should recognize existing First-World hegemony and develop their own systems, programs, and practices that are authentic and contextually relevant rather than follow the dominant order in an uncritical way. (WRM)

Employs the concepts of taboos and noas to investigate the perceptions of science teachers of controversial topics and curriculum infusion. Describes and analyzes teachers' (n=5) Science-Technology-Society (STS) classroom practices after an STS inservice experience. Teachers' coverage of controversial STS topics appears related to perceptions of…

Explored gender differences in junior and senior high school students' perceptions of fairness. Surveys indicated that gender differences were pervasive. High school females, more frequently than males, reported feeling their school was fair in terms of personal experiences, and junior high school females, more frequently than males, reported…

Offers readers a personal view of "Junk," a controversial novel about the young homeless, by Melvyn Burgess. Analyzes and critiques the book, concluding that the book has a mission to show how misconceived an "initial drug high" is without "wagging its finger" at the reader. (SC)

Children come to school each day with problems stemming from unmet physical, emotional, and social needs. In response, efforts to reform systems that provide services to these children have increased. Reform efforts have found flaws in the current delivery system. School psychologists are in unique position to provide significant contributions to…

Presents an overview of women in the Progressive Era, providing a glimpse at how women attempted to reform society and simultaneously change ideas about the role of women at the turn of the 20th century. Reviews the various roles of these women, such as suffragettes, individual freedom activists, and labor organizers. (CMK)

Provides two examples of how teachers have developed a critical and caring classroom culture. Believes that to foster this culture it is necessary to infuse the ideas of civic justice and morality into classroom activities throughout the school year. Describes how to create a classroom with a critical and caring culture. (CMK)

Presumes that poor social skills are thought to make people vulnerable to psychosocial problems pursuant to the experience of stressful life events. Indicates that lower social skills scores of a group of college freshmen were predictive of a worsening of psychosocial problems. Finds that social skills interacted with stressful life events to…

The role of spirituality in the rise and fall of civilizations is discussed in the context of three viewpoints about the timeframe of current global systems being transformed: (1) a 50-year timeframe (post-World War II world order); (2) a 500-year timeframe (rise of nation-states); and (3) a 10,000-year timeframe (rise of agriculture and systems…

Discusses the civil rights movements of the 1950s and 1960s and the need to recapture the commitment to ending discrimination. The legal principle on which the early civil rights movement was based and the law's degeneration into preferential treatment and race-based entitlement are discussed. It argues for embracing the colorblind legal order…

Argues that race and racism continue to define issues in the United States, but receive little attention in current College and University Faculty Association work, and are minimized in much of National Council for the Social Studies work. Outlines goals that the authors would like to see these organizations adopt. (DSK)