Among the topics examined in this research review of issues in bilingual and bicultural education are (1) demographic and educational trends that point to growing numbers of bilingual and bicultural children; (2) continuing misconceptions about how young children learn a second language; (3) successful approaches in early childhood bilingual…

For the Yupik Eskimos of southwestern Alaska, a primary goal of bilingual-bicultural education is to forge a society that represents the "best of two worlds." While this is an expressed ideal, educational programs have focused on first and second language learning and have not dealt with the relationship between Yupik and non-Yupik…

This compilation of resources and reference materials for use in inservice, preservice, and graduate classes in teacher education includes materials drawn from bibliographies, concept references, directories, evaluation guidelines, reports and studies, historical references, literature and art references, models, manuals, textbooks, activity…

Focusing on the Netherlands, argues that schools should provide foreign students with every opportunity to become integrated into mainstream language and culture. Holds that it is not the role of government (or schools) to maintain the distinct minority culture which formed the child's early indentity. (GC)

Outlines the events and the conflicts that caused the bilingual/bicultural education teacher in Hollister, California, to be dismissed. The major conflict was over expectations for the program. (IRT)

Discusses 60 recently published works of multicultural children's literature. Attaches a list of books cited and a list of books for bilingual classrooms (written in a language other than English or written in English and another language). (RS)

Country Updates is a new section of "Intercultural Education." Starting in "Intercultural Education," Volume 16 No. 5, this column will focus on recent developments during the last two to three years in the field of intercultural education in one particular country. These updates can include recent policy decisions, the main…

Intercultural education policy and programs in Peru emerged as a response to the right of education for marginalised indigenous populations. Under the influence of international dialogue regarding education for all, Peruvian policy has recently proposed interculturality as a guiding principle of education for all Peruvians. In this context,…

This presentation on the preparation of early childhood teachers addresses implication of multiculturalism and bilingual education in early childhood programs. The purpose of the presentation was threefold: (1) to increase understanding of bilingualism and multiculturalism; (2) to compare and contrast bilingualism and multiculturalism; and (3) to…

The history and future of bilingual/bicultural education are examined. (RC)

The author analyzes the education of the deaf as a cultural and linguistic minority by exploring the distinctive cultural and linguistic aspects of the American deaf community and the competing approaches to the education of the deaf. He argues for the use of a bilingual/bicultural instructional approach in the education of the deaf. (Author)

In response to previous articles on bilingual education, a German immigrant relates the personal experiences that cause him to look askance at bilingual education; then a proponent of bilingual education answers. (JM)

A bilingual/bicultural education program at P.S. 72 in New York City's Spanish Harlem teaches students to read and write in Spanish first; no written English is introduced until the spring semester of second grade. (Author/MLF)

Latham's 13 recommendations to improve BIA schools reflect an ethnocentric assimilationist viewpoint that ignores both the history of Indian education and research on Indian, bilingual, and multicultural education. Additive educational programs that teach both English and Native language/culture create the conditions for student success. Contains…

Discusses the misconception that ESL students do not need special language instruction to learn mathematics. Suggests that teachers create a supportive and trusting environment in which students are not afraid of speaking out or risking failure. Also recommends that teachers adjust their teaching methods and use multicultural teaching materials.…