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Headlam, Alis L. – 1990
A study examined whether cultural relevancy was achieved in the development of stories for the "Doctor Bird Readers" by the Jamaican government for children in grades four through six by using Jamaican authors and artists. Quantitative questionnaires were used to survey the schools, and participant observations and informal interviews…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Context