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Dyc, Gloria; Milligan, Carolyn – 2000
Visual literacy is a culturally-derived strength of Native American students. On a continent with more than 200 languages, Native Americans relied heavily on visual intelligence for trade and communication between tribes. Tribal people interpreted medicine paint, tattoos, and clothing styles to determine the social roles of those with whom they…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences