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Este, Robert A. – 1984
This paper introduces the concept of clinical supervision as a formative evaluation tool for "fine tuning" already familiar teaching techniques and explores the implications of ethnocentrism in using clinical supervision in Native Indian education. The underlying philosophy of clinical supervision is expressed as a strong humanistic…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism
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Colle-Michel, Marcella – European Education, 1993
Reports on a European teachers' seminar. Points out the difficulties of making generalizations about history instruction in European nations. Concludes that it is essential to emphasize societal aspects that bind people together and that national history should be taught in a European and global context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
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Fung, C. Victor – Music Educators Journal, 1995
Asserts that since the middle of the 20th century the inclusion of world musics in music education programs has become increasingly important. Presents three rationales for teaching world music in the United States. Discusses two assumptions and implications for music educators regarding world music. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
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Carrington, Bruce; Short, Geoffrey – Educational Studies, 1993
Contends that, since the mid-1980s, many British schools in predominantly white areas have taken active steps to counter racism and ethnocentrism. Examines the ethical issues of researching such initiatives at the primary school level. Looks at curriculum development work in antiracist and multicultural education in "all white" schools.…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Cultural Images, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
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Braun, Joseph A., Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Contends that computers and television have contributed to a sense of global connectedness. Presents reviews of a computer software program and two videotape series that focus on global issues and children in other cultures. Asserts that instructional materials such as these can help reduce ethnocentrism among students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Images
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Swift, John – Journal of Art and Design Education, 1993
Asserts that the introduction of the term "critical studies" to British art education reflects art educators' views that the practice of art alone is insufficient to gain a full experience and coincides with a political will to return to traditional forms of content and knowledge. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Art Teachers, Cultural Differences