Investigates ethnic and nativity differentials in self-employment based on small-business experiences of Korean, Chinese, and Asian Indian immigrants. Uses U.S. Census data to examine intra- and inter-group differences in business participation rates. Finds that each group has substantial intra-group differences. (MW)

To help Native American students succeed in school, educators must pay attention to the sociocultural context in which learning takes place. By following several simple precepts, teachers of culturally and linguistically diverse students can enhance language learning. (Author/TE)

Supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Family and Child Education (FACE) provides home-based or center-based early childhood education to children ages 0-5 years, teaches parents about child development and the promotion of active learning in their children, and addresses parents' own educational needs. In 1994-95, 22 culturally specific FACE…

The process pedagogy proposed here, based on Canadian Plains Indians' Sacred Circle teaching and educational practices at an aboriginal high school, views healing as transition toward meaning, wholeness, connectedness, and balance. The paper examines Whitehead's criticism of western metaphysics, the Sacred Circle as expression of aboriginal…

Born in 1918, the youngest of 12 children, Walker Calhoun describes growing up on the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina. The schools turned the Cherokee against their old ways, but Walker learned many old songs and dances from his uncle, Will West. Since retirement, Walker has taught the dances and songs to children. His material has been…

Survey of 148 college educated, employed American Indian women in urban Wisconsin examined sex role orientation and indicators of mental well-being. Sex-typed respondents had significantly higher depression, higher role conflict, lower self-esteem, and lower life satisfaction than cross-typed or androgynous respondents. Undifferentiated…

Examined impact of ethgender, combination of race and gender, on adolescent (n=18,612) self-esteem. Black and Hispanic males had highest global self-esteem; white and black males had highest public domain self-esteem. Asian and Native American females had lowest in both categories. Females (except blacks) had lower self-esteem than did males.…

Discussion of a citation analysis of literature concerning economic development on American Indian reservations focuses on the topics of gaming and natural resources and the environment. Highlights include a comparison of the findings to previous research; government and nongovernment sources; and suggestions for further research. (LRW)

Discusses how the art of American Indians of the Pacific Northwest coast can be integrated into elementary school curriculum, and describes a resource guide on the subject, entitled "Shared Treasures, Gifts from Our Ancestors: Northwest Coast Native Art at the Seattle Art Museum." The guide contains 12 lessons that prepare students for a…

Describes the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program, a 10-week internship program for junior and senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in engineering or science. The program enables participants to conduct research under the supervision of NASA scientists and engineers. Profiles American…

Traces development at Navajo Community College of educational models based on Navajo cultural foundations, most recently the Dine Educational Philosophy based on male/female dualist aspects of knowledge and values traditionally identified with the cardinal directions, and providing students with the means to integrate Navajo and Western knowledge…

Presents bibliographic references for juveniles on multicultural books involving historical atlases, annotated bibliographies, encyclopedic guides, and dictionaries on various diverse cultures. Books were published from 1992 through 1994. (GLR)

Describes a counselor-training model focusing on American Indian students developed by the University of Montana's Educational Leadership & Counselor Education Graduate Program. Reviews course design and content and refers to resource materials to initiate further dialogue about the content of culture-specific curricula addressing American…

Discusses educational reform, highlighting the role of external forces, school philosophy and goals, school governance and decision making, school organization for teaching and learning, and consequences of change. References to the American Indian concept of "shape shifting" reflects skepticism about the level of commitment of key…

Presents readers' responses to a series of articles in the September 1992 issue of "Young Children" pertaining to teaching children about Native Americans. Responses underscore points made in the articles or introduce additional considerations concerning issues that were not discussed. (BB)