Considers American Indian victimization in terms of the theoretical bases of structural determinants, interactional determinants, and culture contact and labeling. Discusses Robert K. Merton's adaptations to stress and urges their extension. Traces the author's life journey in trying to understand the nature of coercion by the dominant culture as…

Interviewed 519 children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Liberia, and the United States. Fifteen fears cited most often were identified. Age differences and some cultural differences were found; little difference between genders was found. Results suggest shift toward increasing fears of people and of being alone.…

Investigates interpersonal communication in a high tech organization to test the association between high tech organizations and Western styles of symbolic interaction. Takes a diagnostic, rather than prescriptive, approach to organizational change. (MM)

Deaf culture is defined, and hearing parents of deaf children are encouraged to learn about deaf culture, by making contact with deaf people, learning sign language, and learning about deaf folklore and history. A resource list on deaf folklore and sign language includes books, articles, periodicals, and national organizations. (JDD)

This "White Paper" examines issues surrounding the assessment of culturally diverse learners for behavioral disorders, and argues for use of a more functional assessment approach. The paper also points out that many facets of the functional assessment perspective already exist in two recent educational movements--pre-referral…

Lessons learned by teaching a curriculum and implementation course at a Jamaican college include awareness that the rhythm of academic life, locus of curriculum decision-making power, autonomy, and needed knowledge and skill vary across settings. The influence of more industrialized countries on vocational education in lesser developed countries…

Defines Uncertainty Reduction Theory. Examines the influence of cultural variability on communication. Argues that cultural variability in individualism-collectivism influences uncertainty reduction in ingroup and outgroup relationships, while cultural variability in masculinity-femininity influences uncertainty reduction in same- and opposite-sex…

Describes a study of the frequency of "backchannels" (listener responses) in English conversations within and across two groups: (1) midwestern Americans; and (2) Japanese raised in Japan. Japanese listeners displayed far more types of backchannels. While Japanese listening style remained unchanged in cross-cultural conversations,…

This article examines research related to the recreational needs and participation patterns of ethnic and racial minority groups in cities in the United States. (IAH)

Examines the effect of prereading activities on the reading comprehension of three ethnic subgroups. Finds the prereading treatment group had significantly higher literal comprehension test scores than the control group and that there was no difference among the ethnic groups who engaged in the prereading activity. (RS)

The study with 37 bilingual, bicultural Mexican Americans found a significant relationship between acculturation and measures of both adaptive behavior and verbal-cognitive processes, suggesting that language-based measures are influenced by acculturation. Sensory, motor, and memory assessment procedures did not seem related to acculturation. (DB)

Examines the role of information managers in the transfer of complex technologies. The discussion covers the need for reliable information to assist with the selection of appropriate technologies and market evaluation, to assess the effects of government policies and cultural differences, and to establish training objectives. (19 references)…

Discusses international collaboration between teachers and students through the National Geographic Society's Kids Network and provides examples from various countries. Topics include language barriers and opportunities, cultural differences, differences in teaching styles and curriculum, cost considerations, and preparation time. A sidebar lists…

Recognizes the importance of each classroom being a proactive, multicultural learning center, noting the barriers (such as low self-esteem) in adults and children that often inhibit such an environment. Gives teachers and administrators specific actions and strategies for a systematic approach to family-school collaboration and advocacy for…

Male and female students are culturally shaped in their reading and writing strategies. Men and women college students are more likely to be successful learners if they can examine the ways in which reading and writing are culturally defined for them and integrate that information into classroom activities. (MSE)