Investigated whether religious affiliation (Hindu or Muslim) and gender were important factors in explaining difference in unhealthy eating attitudes of Asian adolescents living in United Kingdom compared with Caucasians. Muslim adolescents had most characteristic pattern of eating psychopathology. Muslim boys' eating attitudes were particularly…

Reviews two areas of cross-cultural research (sociolinguistic research on oral interaction and the applied linguistic research area of contrastive rhetoric). Makes recommendations for using collaborative peer response groups successfully with multicultural classes. (MG)

Explores ethnic diversity in the teaching force, questioning whether it is desirable. Information is presented from a 1990 conference, "Staffing Texas Schools with an Ethnically Diverse Teaching Force," which focused on recruitment and retention of minority teachers and developed recommendations to enhance cultural diversity in the…

Dissonance and conflict occur when the culture of a service delivery system differs greatly from a disabled client's culture. Strategies are outlined for adapting services to match culturally diverse client needs. Examples focus on rehabilitation services and special education for visually impaired Hispanic Americans. Contains 20 references. (SV)

A national study of 82 college outcome measures on 25,000 students from 1985-89 looked at the relationship of outcomes, institutional environment (emphasis on institutional, student, or faculty diversity), and campus activism. Results suggest emphasis on diversity in all forms is beneficial to student development and also promotes student…

Discusses the trends in multiculturalism research, the importance of cultural diversity in the curriculum, and strategies for operationalizing a multicultural curriculum in library and information science education. Topics addressed include pedagogical methodology, leaning style, and course and program design. (97 references) (EA)

A leadership workshop/retreat at an urban Illinois high school brought African-American and white student leaders together to begin working toward cross-cultural understanding while moving away from separatism. The morning program focused on four steps: recognizing other world views, understanding basic data, identifying cultural conflict areas,…

Comments on Nicolopoulou's article in this issue on the idea that play is an inherently social and cultural cognitive childhood activity. Emphasizes the importance of cultural variation of play for research and education. (BB)

This article discusses the prevalence of youth with behavioral disorders in correctional settings and reviews issues related to schooling, programing, teacher training, and teacher supply and demand. It notes that increasingly violent, antisocial, and culturally diverse incarcerated youth are expected, requiring special teachers who are both well…

A study of ethnic variation supports the hypothesis that rules/norms governing second-language classroom interactional patterns are affected by the teacher's pedagogical orientation and turn allocation management, learner disposition/motivation toward participation, and interactional opportunities. It cautions against hasty linkages between…

Explores cultural variations in managers' interpretations of a key communicative process: worker participation. Finds that semantic patterns derived from structural analyses indicate cultural differences in meanings managers from five European Community nations attach to the term "participation." Supports two of G. Hofstede's dimensions…

Intended to help special educators with culturally and linguistically diverse learners, this article discusses the importance of addressing students' language characteristics, developing a language use plan, recognizing the important influence of cultural factors on childrearing practices and communication styles, selecting appropriate…

Presents interviews with three Korean-American students who had very different identities (Korean, Korean-American, and American), focusing on their acculturation. They discussed their opinions on American and Korean culture, use of the English and Korean languages, self-identity, discrimination, and personal and social experiences. (SM)

Examined patterns of intellectual differences among children (n=300) of different ethnic groups on Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised. Results indicated that when overall intelligence quotient was held constant, Black children performed better on verbal tasks, Hispanic children performed better on visual-spatial tasks, and White…

Much college teaching reinforces the notion that the normative human experience is Eurocentric, resulting in students of other cultures feeling disconnected from what they learn. Examples from a women's studies course at a Black women's college illustrate teaching methods that have the potential for real student development. (MSE)