Concepts at the heart of intercultural communication are addressed in a step-by-step manner and include individualism and collectivism, monochronic and polychronic concepts of time, verbal and nonverbal communication styles, and power distance relationships in the workplace. Cross-cultural dialogues are used as pre- and post-tests to analyze the…

This study investigates students' perceptions of teachers' pupil control behavior, classroom robustness, and student self-control. Results reveal an association between humanistic pupil control behavior of teachers and high levels of classroom robustness, high levels of classroom robustness and high student self-control, and teacher humanism in…

The findings supported hypothesis that these two ethnic groups differ from all other students in the same direction because of similar cultural values. However, Japanese-American students consistently occupied an intermediate position between the two other groups on all three measures. Some form of differential acculturation due to historical and…

The counselor deepens his therapeutic work by analyzing what happens during the counseling session. Subtle details in the office interactions are used to refer to personality traits and behavioral patterns manifesting themselves in the client's daily life. The counselor must also be sensitive to his own feelings and reactions and employ these as…

Because ethnicity is a salient part of the American social system, the author discusses the need for students to be tolerant of cultural differences. In addition, definitions of ethnicity are given, developments of recent trends are briefly traced, and criteria for selection of ethnic minority content and the value of this content are discussed.…

Explores how cultural bias exerts itself in the classroom through ethnic stereotypes in children's books, the use of standardized tests based on white middle class norms, and biased teacher attitudes. (TO)

When Puerto Ricans, black and white girls ranked adults who influenced them in their occupational selections least similarity occurred between whites and Puerto Ricans, and almost no difference occurred between blacks and Puerto Ricans or black and whites. (Author/CJ)

Discusses what culture is, how it affects children's abilities and behavior, and its role in education. Teachers must be sensitive to the ways children from various cultures express themselves intellectually and value children's cultural differences. (ST)

Four identities were explored in terms of salience, frequency, and valence: gender, religion, family, and peer. For both males and females in Latin and Anglo cultures, gender emerged as the most prominent identity. Social and cultural differences between the two cultures were considered as explanations for variations in adolescent identity…

Suggests that researchers in English education look to anthropology for research models. (RB)

It is the purpose of this article to present the findings of a global research study as tentative evidence of the benefits to be derived from foreign study. (Author)

Author discusses the many problems -- educational, social, and legal -- that can hamper the progress of non-U.S. citizens in the nation's schools. (Editor/CB)

Article considers the development of cultural awareness among the minorities in America and the programs that aided students to gain and work for cultural pluralism. (RK)