"Anna and the Kaleidoscope" (Ingram) notes that work force diversity can apply to differences in aptitudes, outlooks, backgrounds, and learning styles as well as race, gender, and physical ability. "Managing Diversity in the Classroom" (Steffey) presents tips for uncovering the abilities of diverse participants and incorporating them into the…

The melting-pot theory constitutes a major barrier for certain minority groups, such as Mexican-Americans, because it interferes with the adoption of an adaptive ethnic identity. The notion of all races blending and forming a new superior conglomeration is neither possible nor desirable. This article traces the history of multicultural education…

Defines the ability to see several sides of an issue as a central aspect of a global perspective. Argues that cooperative learning tasks in small groups is an ideal way of fostering such an ability. Presents numerous activities which promote a global perspective in students. (HB)

Recounts the experiences of an American English professor who spent 10 weeks as an exchange professor at Odessa State University in the Ukraine. Compares the language and literature curricula in the Ukraine with that of American higher education. Suggests how such an experience causes teachers to rethink American higher education. (HB)

Examines recent research on cultural and gender differences among early adolescents, focusing on friendship patterns, identity development, social expectations, self-esteem, learning styles, health concerns, achievement aspirations, and sex role attitudes and behaviors. Young adolescents benefit when middle-level educators provide opportunities…

Discusses the problem of ethnocentrism in the educational system of the United States. Suggests that knowledge needs to be redefined to reflect a multicultural view of the world rather than reflecting an "us against them" outlook. Argues that the humanities need to be decentered so that minority students are not alienated. (DK)

Successful training abroad requires attitudes (respect for other values, tolerance of ambiguity, commitment, persistence, sense of humor), skills (cultural flexibility, communication, creativity, self-management), and knowledge (of home, target, and corporate cultures; human resource development theory and practice, language of the host country, a…

Compares native and nonnative speakers of English and the possible ramifications of these differences for the operations of writing centers. Reviews two recent books and their attempts to fill a need for helpful materials on linguistic diversity and the teaching of writing. (HB)

If the United States is to benefit from the contributions of international teaching assistants in the classroom, both domestic and foreign students must develop a reciprocal understanding of behaviors and expectations. Both parties need to adapt teaching and learning behaviors and should have more interaction. (MSE)

Describes an arts and drama program in New Jersey which celebrates and explores cultural diversity. Outlines the seven-week workshop series (beginning with a dramatization of the Tower of Babel myth) that introduces art, music, and traditional stories of various cultures. Concludes with a festival where children dramatize stories they have…

To help young Japanese students adjust to American schooling, a suburban Illinois elementary school district developed a bilingual English Language Acceleration Program. Its goals are facilitating English language mastery, easing students' transition to American culture, and emphasizing content area skills. Japanese parents have high expectations…

In reacting to a review article by Foley, points out that microethnographers have agreed that it is necessary to consider sociological, historical, and economic contexts. Suggests that theories that are based on stratification models or on psychological characteristics can be strengthened with the appropriate use of sociolinguistics. Investigating…

Shares responses from Violet Harris, Kathy Short, and Yetta Goodman on three questions related to the issue of multicultural tradebooks. Reviews and annotates 18 multicultural tradebooks representing 5 different cultures. (MG)

Shares how a teacher helped students learn about the concerns of people who come from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds by having them write poetry from the point of view of literary characters in literature which they read. Points out how this helps students weave literature, history, social analysis, writing, and classroom…

Describes the recent integration of a critical pedagogy within the field of composition studies, especially regarding collaborative learning and difference. Discusses one writing class and how collaborative groups negotiated their differences. Shows how issues of difference affected or created problems within groups. (HB)