In an investigation into communicative behavior, Filipino-American students were studied during two student organization meetings and through subsequent surveys of their backgrounds and sense of ethnicity. Focus is on the communicative norms, notably the constant simultaneous talk. (Contains 28 references.) (Author/LB)

This document presents some of the issues involved in deciding on a national language for the Philippines. It is noted that the Philippines needs a national language which would be accepted by most of the forty-five million Filipinos. If the trend continues for the next five years and if the trend in the Philippines to shift Pilipino (the national…

This report describes the outcomes of a project designed to aid agricultural workers in their transition to hotel jobs. Displaced workers (predominantly Filipino) from a Dole plantation were forced to seek employment in new resorts on Lanai. The goals of the project were to: (1) qualify former Dole employees for jobs in the newly-developed resort…

This paper examines the socioeconomic issues pertaining to the education of Filipino Americans. The first section reviews the development of this ethnic group through the 1970s and the experience of the first wave of immigrants. Secondly, the socioeconomic status of the second wave and the characteristics of professionals involved in the post-1965…

This paper presents the research and methodology and analyses used for the "Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades" research. This appendix contains the following sections: (1) Overview; (2) Constructing the Survey Data File; (3) Constructing Composite Independent Variables (Subdomains); (4) Constructing Longitudinal Outcome Variables; (5)…

The New Americans Series is designed for high school and general readers who want to know more about immigrant groups. This volume provides an in-depth look at Filipino Americans, who have been projected to be the largest group of Asian Americans by the year 2000. The emphasis is on those who arrived in the United States after 1965. The chapters…

Discusses the formation of cultural identity and the development of panethnic consciousness among post-1965 Filipino Americans. It argues that this formation is situated within the context of Asian American history and the colonial history and diaspora experiences of Filipinos. It warns against Asian American cultural and political agendas which…

Because of repeated conflicts between immigrant and local Filipinos in Hawaii's schools, the Kabataan project was implemented to create an ongoing dialogue between the academic and Filipino communities. This project description, part of a theme issue on community education, includes a summary of the input by Filipino parents. (SJL)

Notes the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Spanish-American War and recommends an interdisciplinary study of that conflict. Discusses various aspects of the war (yellow journalism, imperialism, military campaigns) that could be integrated into the study of history, government, and literature. Includes a list of comparison topics and learning…

Investigates for perceptual learning style preferences (auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and tactile) and preferences for group and individual leaning of Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese secondary education students. Comparison analysis reveals diverse learning style preferences between Anglo and Asian American students and also between…

Discusses the role and effect of the Spanish-American War on the Philippines and its relationship with the United States. The annexation of the Philippines marked the beginning of the U.S. efforts at expanding power and trade throughout the Pacific. Details that effort and the resistance it met. (MJP)

This paper is based on open-ended group interviews with 11 graduate students of color who had tried and rejected other occupations (such as journalism, marketing, nutrition, social work, youth counseling, secretarial work, waitressing, fashion merchandising, theater, medical claims examiner, and public relations) for teaching. The study examined:…

Selected materials produced by Title IX Ethnic Heritage Studies Program projects, funded from 1974 through 1978, are evaluated in this catalog. The materials were selected by three panels of evaluators using three areas of criteria: (1) appropriateness for use in learning situations; (2) ethnic authenticity of content, and (3) technical quality…

The third edition of this bestselling text brings together detailed, accurate information on working with families and children with disabilities from specific cultural, ethnic, and language groups. Filled with timely new additions such as a chapter on South Asian roots, open-ended case studies on ethical dilemmas, and an expanded discussion on…

The history of Filipino immigrants to the United States and the contributions they have made to American society are discussed in this book which is part of a series for children. The Philippines is the only nation in Asia that is predominantly Christian and English-speaking. The country was a colony of the United States from 1896 to 1946, and…