Describes an in-service teacher education program designed to address the multicultural issues faced by a 38% non-white Catholic school. Indicates that educators must decide what multiculturalism includes, how it should be implemented, and how it will affect teaching styles before implementing an in-service training program. (MAB)

Examines classroom discussions of Jerry Spinelli's novel "Maniac Magee" to see how literature discussions can help both teachers and students understand and express their own and others' cultural and social identities. (SR)

Describes a student with learning disabilities and how teaching methods emphasizing accommodating the student helped him find success. Illustrates how accommodating for learning differences can result in student success. (HB)

Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) need to address the cultural components of the language they are teaching, specifically the "unwritten" rules of time and space that are expressed in English. Techniques for addressing the sociolinguistic differences between English and students' native language are presented, focusing on…

Compares values and behavioral patterns common to many traditional Native American societies (particularly of the high plains) with those of the dominant American culture. Contrasts attitudes toward religion and spirituality, family, children, older persons, learning, definition of self, social interaction, competition, material possessions,…

Discusses how Adler's Individual Psychology model offers professional counselors, especially school counselors, valuable insights in the counseling of ethnic children and youths. Summarizes Adlerian concepts and discusses their relevance. Presents applicable strategies and interventions, along with examples. Argues that Adlerian emphases fit well…

To initiate dialogue on religion as integral to human and cultural identity, "MultiCultural Review" interviewed scholars in the field. Supplemental elements promote consideration of issues raised by Peter Turner, Mayassa Abou Youssef, Jonathan D. Sarna, John J. Denniston, and Phyllis Tickle. (SLD)

Understanding the nature of the 5- to 7-year shift is essential if educators are to help children adjust to elementary school. The timing and quality of this shift is influenced by child characteristics, home environment, cultural context, and previous group learning experience. Since child development depends on children's engagement in cultural…

Examined multiple prenatal antecedents and postnatal correlates of change in marital adjustment and satisfaction in 102 couples from diverse sociocultural backgrounds. Fathers' caregiving, play, and affiliative behaviors were the most powerful, positive predictors for adjustment in both spouses. Additional positive predictors for women were…

Four case studies of failed efforts to increase diversity on college campuses are explored. Examples demonstrate the need to gain commitment of faculty and staff, the need for administrative leadership to take risks, the need to find constructive ways to resolve differences, and the need to anticipate consequences of minority recruitment policies.…

Discusses the problems of intercultural education in the European Community. Specifies that, for education not to discriminate, both majority and minorities must experience common learning processes and have opportunities to acquire relatively unbiased information about each other. Examines educational policy, school structure, and language…

This paper presents findings of an ethnographic study investigating the first year of school for three Aboriginal students in two urban Australian classrooms. It considers how cultural differences, ideology, and micro-political processes marginalize Aboriginal students both academically and socially. (Author/DB)

Considers the mutual relevance of four themes: cultural diversity, construct validity, population generalizability, and professional ethics. Addresses the expanding need for sustained efforts to articulate the complex issues and emerging implications of the new realities of human diversity. Includes a review of previous literature, an assessment…

Surveyed 28 Anglo and 69 Hispanic adolescent males concerning sources of sexual information and their sexual attitudes and practices. Results revealed little difference by ethnicity for attitudes and practices. Relationship between completing sex education class and condom use was statistically significant in positive direction with relationship…

This article examines issues in multicultural education of culturally diverse gifted students noting two divergent philosophical frameworks (assimilationist and pluralist) and views on sources of ethnic student underachievement, the purpose of schooling, procedures for identification, instructional processes, and curriculum content. It supports a…