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Banks, Cherry A. McGee; Banks, James A. – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1989
Supports teaching multicultural literacy for effective citizenship in a world composed of diverse cultures, races, and groups. Discusses paradigms in multicultural education; the importance of culture in multicultural literacy; and other key concepts for teaching multicultural literacy. (NL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedBanks, Cherry A. McGee; Banks, James A. – International Journal of Social Education, 1993
Describes and discusses three explanations of academic achievement: (1) cultural deprivation theory; (2) cultural difference theory; and (3) postmodern discourse-practice. Applies these theories to multicultural education. Argues that social studies teachers must transform their thinking and create classrooms that promote democratic ideals. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
