Suggests that until some meaning of innate capacity is included, the word intelligence has little precision separate from its use in a social or cultural context. The culture that evolves its definition of intelligence will identify the tasks that fulfill that definition. (Author/AM)

One of the most important variables influencing student learning in the classroom setting is the quality of teacher-pupil interaction. This study investigated whether differences exist in elementary school children's perceptions of nonverbal behavior of teachers. The study specifically investigated effects of race, sex and age. (NG)

Discusses the necessity of incorporating cultural themes in the German curriculum of American colleges from the beginning level on. These themes should be contemporary, should help the student contrast the foreign culture with his own and help him see language as a system of symbols. (Text is in German.) (TL)

In this study wordless picture books were used to assess cultural differences in three groups of children. (MKM)

The literature in the area of cultural diversity in art is reviewed, and suggestions are made for an interface art program. "Interface" is described as a good blend of Anglo-conformity (total annihilation of a culture other than White Anglo Saxon Protestant) and separatism (loss of cultural identity) in art education. (KC)

In the education of American Indian children, two contrasting learning styles are involved, that of the school and that of the community. The native teacher emerges as a critical factor in synthesizing the different culturally based styles. (JD)

Three measures of field dependence were used to determine whether: (1) Mexican American students are more field dependent than Anglo Americans; (2) intercorrelations between the tests are significant and comparable for both cultures; and (3) field dependence significantly affects academic performance. These assumptions were generally not…

Points out the importance of orality in past centuries and in some contemporary cultures (including that of the black urban ghetto); discusses the problems in moving from oral expression to writing; and notes contrasts between primary orality, writing and printing, and secondary orality--the orality induced by radio and television. (GW)

Research is discussed on the interactional dynamics between students and teachers in ethnically and culturally pluralistic classrooms. Two distinct cognitive patterns are shown (analytical and relational), as well as important affective characteristics that result in different classroom behaviors and learning styles. (CTM)

Presents a critical view of the roles played by test publishers, educational institutions, teachers and counselors, and students in the proliferation, administration and interpretation of standardized group tests. Focuses on issues of construct validity, cultural bias, accountability and the need for protection for test-takers. (DOW)

Second language learning involves the process of transferring cultural patterns of the source language to the target language. Learning a new language required an understanding of the cultural setting of the language. (Author/SW)

Exercises in nonverbal communication are presented which were designed to be used for experiential learning in cross-cultural training programs. Each exercise is described by goal, number of people, time required, procedure, and discussion. Topics include "first impressions,""eye contact patterns," and "silence." (SW)

The Bicentennial celebration can help us to reevaluate our responses to cultural diversity and to build on these valuable strengths for a more equitable future. (MM)

Author argues that governing boards and school administrations must be culturally sensitive, or surround themselves with those who are, in order to create the best learning environments possible under which children can maintain their own identity. (Author/RK)