This document presents guidelines for planning and teaching a cross-cultural counseling course. Problems encountered in defining the culturally different are discussed. Ten minimum course objectives are presented and three ways that a professor may focus on the impact of culture on the counseling process and address the counseling relationship,…

In his ethnographic study of junior high school literacy activities, David Bloome found support for four theoretical constructs of the student-text interaction: (1) education is a process of cultural transmission; (2) reading is defined in terms of the sociocultural context in which it occurs; (3) the interpretation of behavior and of signs occurs…

A bibliography on Asian and Pacific American studies programs is presented. The listing contains 36 papers, articles, and reports on Asian and Pacific American studies programs for students, instructors, educational administrators, and researchers. The articles primarily deal with Asian American studies programs and not with scholarly work in the…

Five articles address issues in family support systems for persons with disabilities. Peter Mittler, Hellie Mittler and Helen McConachie present a set of general principles designed to encourage the development of genuine partnerships between professionals and parents in "Working Together: Guidelines for Partnership between Professionals and…

American students perform poorly in mathematics compared to their peers in other countries, especially Japan and China. This article examines underlying causes for these deficiencies, including American complacency (in contrast to Asian diligence) and differing educational practices and expectation levels. Includes four references. (MLH)

Presents a course which addresses the social, cultural, scientific, and clinical aspects of the historical development of the medical professions in the United States. Includes course format, explanation of exams and grades, and listing of weekly topics, reading assignments, and discussion questions. (DC)

Describes one approach to teaching an American literature survey course that focuses attention on authors' responses to business. (HOD)

Describes present status of Native-American youth, including educational achievement and income levels. Presents implications for elementary counselors and eight principles school counselors could incorporate into their programs to ensure that Native-American children are provided equal and just educational and counseling treatment. (ABL)

Observes that Native Americans have been replaced almost entirely in North America by the descendants of European immigrants. Discusses the differing ecological histories of Europe and the Americas. Identifies some of the plants, animals, and pathogens that were exchanged between Europe and the Americas as a result of Columbus' and other…

Discusses the potential impact of HR 5237, Protection of Native American Graves and the Repatriation of Human Remains and Sacred Objects. Reviews the concerns of university-based researchers, complications concerning repatriation, and the development of policies by states, universities, and Indian groups to address repatriation issues. (DMM)

This study examined sociocultural variables and attitudes toward work, in conjunction with a vocational rehabilitation program for Navajos with disabilities. Findings indicated that, in general, the more "acculturated" the Navajo client, the better the client's level of motivation for vocational rehabilitation services. Differing cultural…

Explores the characteristics of indigenous learners and pedagogical strategies to assist in both student learning and teacher delivery. Focuses on teaching mathematics to Aboriginal learners and non-Aboriginal students in Australia and elsewhere. (Contains 14 references.) (Author/ASK)

Recent literature on African Americans students at the community college level represents an eclectic body of material. Broadly speaking, this literature has focused on questions concerning African American learning styles, cultural determinants to success, retention issues, and comparative achievement with other minority groups. While the…

This idea offers tools and suggested processes to encourage parent participation in (IEP) Individualized Education Program team meetings. It considers aspects of team culture using three examples to illustrate how the meeting environment, culture, and language can discourage parent participation. Suggestions for changing team practices follow.…

The need for transition services for students with exceptionalities is apparent and critical for their success after high school. It is essential for school professionals, parents, and students to work collaboratively and consultively to determine each student's future goals and develop an effective plan to meet those goals successively. This book…