This introductory article discusses cultural considerations in the design and delivery of services to families whose children have a moderate to severe disability. It calls attention to the lack of consideration of culturally and linguistically diverse families in the current research and summarizes the following articles. (CR)

This article reviews contemporary studies on the concept of creativity across two cultures, Eastern cultures and Western cultures, by examining people's implicit theories of creativity across different cultures and cross-cultural studies of creativity. Cross-cultural studies revealed that Easterners and Westerners differ, on average, in their…

The ideological basis for education of children with deafness has changed during the last few decades. In Norway, the new curriculum is emphasizing bilingual and bicultural ideas. Using an excerpt of an interview with a secondary student, this article discusses problems that arise when heavily emphasizing a cultural approach. (Contains 10…

Defines case studies, describes how they are constructed, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages as a teaching tool. A case study of minority students at a large urban high school, for use with preservice and beginning teachers, is presented to illustrate the versatility of case studies in teacher education. (SM)

Explores the relationship among media consumers, institutional economics, and cultural ethos and suggests that communication researchers must adopt a flexible methodology capable of considering all relevant forces. Uses the case of Norway's broadcasting of the U.S. television series "Dynasty" to help illustrate these premises. (MG)

Analysis of elementary school teachers' (N=93) questionnaire responses regarding the academic performance and upbringing of Romani boys and girls revealed stereotypes of the same type often found concerning ethnic minorities. Results suggest that there is a need for instructional environments that emancipate girls and boys from sex-based roles…

Examines pattern of mental abilities exhibited by first-grade, Israeli-born children whose parents emigrated from Europe, Iraq, North Africa, and Yemen. Results indicate that the groups of culturally different children tended to exhibit different patterns of cognitive abilities. Concludes that historical-cultural background of a population has a…

Compares reading interests of 8- to 11-year-old children from the United States and England. Finds that (1) American children showed greater interest than English children in science, poetry, and biographies; (2) categories of jokes, mystery, crafts, and adventure were popular in both countries; and (3) expected sex differences between reading…

Examines the means of and correlations between perceptions of willingness to communicate, communication apprehension, communication competence, and introversion of college students in the United States and Sweden. Results indicate that the monocultural research on this topic in the United States has limited generalizability. (SR)

Traces the history of ethnocentrism in European education, contending that ethnocentrism is on the rise. Discusses the reasons for the resurgence of nationalism, citing textbook research and public opinion surveys revealing the existence of ethnocentrism. Focuses on ethnocentrism in history and literature and concludes with a discussion of…

Compares two approaches to discussing Indian literature and religion. Demonstrates Jungian archetypal approach as transcultural method of analyzing Indian literature. Relates and analyzes Hopi traditional story. Emphasizes accessibility of Native American literature to the non-Indian while supporting multicultural plurality of interpretations.…

Compares family life, child rearing, and education in the Soviet Union and the United States in the 1980s. (PCB)

Reports on two research studies investigating whether teachers can enhance third-grade students' written composition skills by reading aloud to them. Indicates that written composition skills improved, especially written syntactic maturity. (SR)

Describes the experiences of an American professor who participated in an exchange program with a Chinese university to work in the audiovisual center, teach English, and study the use of instructional technology in Chinese universities. Cultural differences are discussed, and the need for cultural sensitivity is emphasized. (LRW)

The article presents general information on the history, cultures, and languages of the major Asian/Pacific immigrant and refugee groups. Knowledge required to become a cross-cultural communicator is outlined, including professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes; knowledge of cultures, languages, and discourse styles; and knowledge of family…