A survey of California intermediate-grade children revealed that Anglo and Hispanic children showed a strong preference for action/adventure shows, while Black children chose situation comedies at more than twice the rate of the other ethnic groups. Other differences were observed between ethnic groups and between sexes within ethnic groups. (GT)

In an excerpt from his new book, "Growing With Your Children," the author discusses the changing self-images--both positive and negative--children have of themselves and suggests that adults have a strong impact on children's self-images, and should look for strengths, rather than focusing on negatives. (KC)

Describes a study which examined value orientations among Puerto Rican and Anglo junior high school students. Based on the differences shown by the two groups in their relationship to authority and their environment, proposes a framework for developing instructional and curricular models to reduce culture conflict in American schools. (Author/GC)

Depicts some of the ways in which an ethnic minority (Muslims from India) has begun to adjust to life in Britain and explores ways in which this minority takes advantage of educational opportunities. Indicates young Muslims learn a great deal as a result of schooling but they do not intend to be assimilated into the lower social classes. (DB)

Examines the reasons that particular locations, housing forms, and neighborhood characteristics are preferred by particular groups. Addresses the issue of whether urban or suburban settings are more suitable for family life. Discusses contrasts between housing and social interaction in Israel and the United States. (Author/GC)

The monograph examines the provisions of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) regarding nondiscriminatory evaluation of handicapped students. (CL)

A tribal adult education role by colleges in the vicinity of tribal areas in India is needed to organize continuing education programs for tribal peoples with their different cultures. Tribal cultures, past and present tribal development efforts, educational needs, and elements of program planning are described. (MF)

A longitudinal research strategy was employed to explore the developmental changes in the self-concept of 260 preadolescent girls from three different ethnic groups over a three-year period. (Author/MP)

The author describes and analyzes general administration and control of the learning environment in one Cameroonian lycee, arguing that conflict occurred due to the fact that the administrators and faculty members were from several different cultures and they, therefore, held strikingly different opinions about legitimate authority relationships.…

Discusses theories of cognitive development and learning preferences as they relate to culturally different students. Examines the effects of environment and cultural heritage on thought processes and reviews research on the significance of right and left brain dominance to cognitive development and literacy acquisition. (DR)

The development of programing for the gifted and the culturally diverse follows the same general developmental sequence: awareness, recognition, appreciation, acceptance, and affirmation. A gifted program model, based on the recognition of individual differences, enrichment, and self-actualization through counseling, can be effectively applied…

Holds that differences observed in instructor attention to Navajo and Caucasian children are due to the contrasting verbal and nonverbal-visual styles displayed by the two groups. Offers an evaluation program which attempts to offset teachers' tendencies to attend differentially to children displaying diverse behavioral styles in the classroom.…

The Tamang of the Kathmandu Valley have an agrarian society with little demand for literacy and schooling, yet they recognize and label mental retardation. The criteria for labeling are based partially upon insufficiency of intelligence and behavioral adaptation but primarily upon speech incompetence. (Author)

Describes the use of the "cultoon," an informative cartoon depicting some aspect of a culture, to develop cultural understanding. (AM)

This article discusses the importance of oral communication in remedial programs for culturally different college students. The use of Non Standard English as a credit course in college academic programs and its implications are presented. (Author/HLM)