Presents data which indicate that the language learning capability of adolescents and adults who are acquiring a second language differs from that of children who are acquiring their native language. Discusses consequences for second-language teaching methodology. (EKN)

A historical and contemporary overview of three generations of Japanese Americans is presented. It is recommended that educators should examine and reform psychological, sociological, and institutional barriers which inhibit the self-enhancement of Asian Americans. (JN)

Within the context of the social history of the Chinese American elderly in the United States, the author analyzes the psychological and cultural patterns of learned helplessness among this minority group. (EF)

A review is given of an eight-year plan to improve the development of the natural sciences in the People's Republic of China and its impact on mathematics education. (MP)

Focuses on the relationship between the political ideals of China, as expressed in the ideology of Mao Tse-tung, and the Chinese educational system. Reviews trends in education since 1976--particularly the training of experts and elevation of academic values above political goals. (Author/DB)

This report is an account of a visit to the People's Republic of China by a delegation of American Mathematics educators. (MP)

Introduces a special section on self-instructional language programs, and provides a brief list of materials, and their sources, for independent study of some uncommonly taught languages. (AM)

Mother and grandmother attitudes in two and three-generational Taiwanese households were studied. Grandmothers adhered more to traditional childrearing attitudes than their daughters-in-law who adhered more in two-generational households. Widowed grandmothers have less influence on daughter-in-law socialization practices and participate more in…

Examines the different attitudes of native speakers in understanding a written genre of Modern Standard Chinese--sales letters. The study focuses on the use of formulaic components appearing in real Chinese sales letters and compares these components with the advice given in textbooks. Findings reveal a gap between business teaching and business…

Evaluated the effectiveness of multimedia computer-assisted reading in business Chinese. The study concluded that the reading proficiency of second-year business Chinese learners can be much more efficiently achieved with the assistance of multimedia technology. (Author/JL)

The applicability of a Chinese translation of the Students' Evaluation of Educational Quality (SEEQ) (H. W. Marsh, 1982 and later) and the generality of findings based on North American research were studied with 844 students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Results support the use of the SEEQ in this Chinese setting. (SLD)

Analyzed a survey of 157 Chinese American librarians working in American libraries and found that more work in academic (44.6%) than in public (30.6%) libraries, that 80.9% are satisfied with their current jobs, and that 75% have managerial positions. Major barriers at work were identified as cultural differences (35.7%), race (23.6%), and…

Compared reading development among kindergartners in Hong Kong and the United States using measures of word recognition, phonological awareness, speeded naming, visual spatial skill, and processing speed. Found that models of early reading development were similar across cultures. The strongest predictor of reading was phonological awareness.…

Explores to what extent a mother-tongue educational program can reinvigorate Taiwan's ethnic cultural identity. Content of mother-tongue materials used in Taipei county for Taiwanese, Hakka, and Ataylic students is analyzed, and interviews with members from each ethnic group are also conducted as a supplement. (JL)

Illustrates reader-response theory by discussing a piece of Chinese art, "A Book from the Sky." Examines the relationship between and among viewer, text or artwork, and artist; and attempts to determine the meanings viewers of different ages, genders, ethnicity, and professions construct in reaction to the work of art and to postmodern…