This handbook describes ways to increase representation of ethnic minorities on the American Psychological Association (APA) Council of Representatives and in APA affairs generally. Increased minority representation in APA affairs should promote research on special populations and demonstrate the APA's refusal to accept the status quo. Methods for…

This document addresses the subject of reading Spanish in a bilingual-bicultural classroom. Sections of the document focus on the following: rationale, definitions, required skills, final criteria, and competencies in reading Spanish. Three classroom modules are discussed. The first focuses on the stages of development in Spanish reading, the…

Myths and stereotypes about Asians that are perpetuated by the media are listed and briefly described in this booklet. The Asian image in children's textbooks is also described. Significant dates in Asian American history are included along with a brief bibliography of books, magazines, booklets and audio-visual materials. (Author/AM)

Minority groups should be accurately presented in educational materials for all school children, especially those with minority backgrounds. Materials should avoid giving the minority child a negative self-image. Life should be portrayed as it is, including harsh realities. Factual material must reflect authoritative, comprehensive, and current…

This packet provides information for classroom teachers who will be working with Vietnamese students. Among the subject matter discussed in the history and general information section are the Republic of Vietnam, family loyalty, professional man, politeness and restraint, village life, fruits and vegetables, meat dishes, festivals, and religion.…

Intended for teachers, the document offers 10 articles on educating the disadvantaged gifted student. Included are the following titles: "Four Promising Practices for Teaching Gifted Disadvantaged Students" (which describes a workshop with problem solving and creative expressive activities) by E. Paul Torrance; "Cultural Diversity and the…

This monograph reviews the history of Scots and Scotch Irish settlements in Connecticut from the 17th century to the present. Intended primarily for adult readers, the pamphlet is part of a series of curriculum guides about ethnic groups in America. Historical information was obtained from oral histories, church and military records, and…

This staff development module is part of one of three groups of career guidance modules developed, field-tested, and revised by a six-state consortium coordinated by the American Institutes for Research. This module is designed for guidance personnel who work in counseling and guidance with ethnic minorities in school settings, kindergarten…

One in a series of four, this volume deals with the themes of identity, conflict, and integration nationalism with a focus on black Americans. Each volume in the series is considered to serve by itself as a text or guide for the student or teacher of a particular minority and is organized in the same manner allowing for comparisons or contrasts…

Presented in this document are 37 guided lesson plans designed to further appreciation of Haitian culture. Included are lesson plans for three levels: (1) kindergarten through second grade; (2) third grade through sixth grade; and (3) seventh grade through ninth grade. The lesson format includes pre and post tests, materials, vocabulary,…

This teacher's manual examines the activities, attitudes, and approaches necessary for teaching about ethnic groups and provides guidelines for classwork. It is specifically designed to accompany a series of units about Irish, Italians, Puerto Ricans, Blacks, Poles, Armenians, Scots and Scotch Irish, and Jews in Connecticut. The first section of…

This Module is designed for use by guidance personnel in grades K-12 and at the postsecondary level. These include teachers, administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals, pupil personnel workers and any others providing services to ethnic minority persons. This Module will help each participant to differentiate between ethnic groups, apply self…

Prepared for senior high students at Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, this curriculum guide focuses on the black experience in America, beginning with the roots of African heritage and extending to modern day events. The unit tells the story of the black American from his viewpoint, adding dimension to both American history…

Intended for educators and parents who want to make their children aware of the contributions of all ethnic groups, this calendar has each day of the year showing an important contribution which has been made by significant members of American society that includes blacks, whites, American Indians, Chicanos, Asian Americans, and women. The age of…

This document contains ideas and information to assist community workers in coming to terms with the realities of ethnic diversity; to make a deliberate and positive commitment to multiculturalism; and, within a social-justice framework, to deliver programs and resources to young people in a way that genuinely accommodates such diversity. It is…