Speech and language assessment of 719 black preschool children with linguistically and culturally sensitive materials indicated that 10.6 percent failed the screenings. When full diagnostic evaluations were conducted, prevalence rates for the entire sample were 2.6 percent for language disorders, 1.5 percent for speech disorders, and 1.4 percent…

Shows how the lack of education about foreign countries leaves Americans ignorant of international issues. Proposes that changes be made in traditional curricula to include international information. Provides a sample lesson to demonstrate how a U.S. history class could fulfill this need. (AEM)

Results from a cross-cultural research study involving United States and Sudanese families reveal that children in both countries benefit from early stimulation intervention in similar ways. In the intervention, Sudanese mothers observed student demonstrations of early stimulation. Effects of demonstrations on mothers' child rearing practices and…

A 15-year-old high school student describes the differences between her public and private high school experiences. She offers a clear analysis of those aspects of public schools that must be changed if they are to serve the needs of minority students. (JOW)

School failure and dropout rates among Native Canadians suggest Alberta province is failing to meet special requirements of Indians. Article promotes integrated schools that incorporate Indian beliefs and values into curricula and teaching methods. Also examines design and implementation of integrated teaching programs. (TES)

Suggests that mathematics curricula, which have traditionally been considered culture-free, have a role to play in fostering understanding among members of different cultures, after a period of cultural upheaval. Anthropological and educational sources are used to suggest points of relevance when a mathematical curriculum is designed for…

Summarizes what little is known about American Indian female undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals. Research on these women needs to take into account the varied contexts, role, and commitments--such as tribalism, tribal sovereignty, feasible cultural and linguistic traditions, and treaty obligations--that comprise the…

This supplement offers activity worksheets for classroom lessons on cultural pluralism. Four lessons for various grade levels are provided. The lessons give students an opportunity to explore who they are and to examine how they are similar to or different from their peers. (JDH)

Fourteen Native Canadian intermediate students identified as creatively gifted were assigned to experimental or control groups. Pre- and posttests of creative potential indicated significant gains in originality scores of the experimental groups, who received training in fluency, flexibility, and originality through formation of objects and…

A historical overview of major educational events in the lives of young Afro-Americans is presented, followed by a discussion of cultural differences and ways these differences have been interpreted by educators. Concludes with discussion of multicultural education and its implications for teachers who value the cultural diversity of their…

The motivational dynamics of recently arrived Central Americans are explored. Issues facing this population are framed in the context of a psychosocial model for understanding minority status and educational functioning in a plural society. A key implication of the findings is that not all minorities share the same problems. (Author/VM)

This study compared sex differences among Asian and Caucasian high school students enrolled in advanced science and math classes. Psychological and attitudinal differences between the sexes were prominent among Caucasians but nonexistent for Asians. The Caucasian females avoided technical careers due to the manner in which they were socialized.…

Although significant research on child development has been undertaken in the Third World, Euro-American paradigmatic limitations have prevented policymakers from applying the knowledge gained to child development programs there. Several suggestions are made for altering the situation. (PS)

Discusses a program at the John Eaton Elementary School in Washington, D.C. in which the students are taught about the People's Republic of China. Describes implementation of this interdisciplinary curriculum and concludes that the program helped promote better understanding of Chinese culture. (GEA)

Six studies from four major psychological journals were each replicated on two Israeli samples to evaluate the reproducibility of social psychological findings across cultures. Replicated original findings primarily involved main effects. Interactions were generally not replicated. Methodological aspects of such studies are discussed. (BJV)