This is an elementary school guide for teaching about human rights prepared for use in the Detroit, Michigan public schools. The guide presents a number of overall goals and specific educational objectives in the area of human rights. Each of these objectives is paired with corresponding classroom activities and resource materials. Topics of study…

This is a high school guide for teaching about human rights prepared for use in the Detroit, Michigan public schools. The guide presents a number of overall goals and specific educational objectives in the area of human rights. Each of these objectives is paired with corresponding classroom activities and resource materials. Topics of study…

Coverage of Chicanos by the news media, almost nonexistent until the mid-1960s, still has not achieved full balance or objectivity. It is important for media personnel to develop greater competence in handling Chicano coverage since the Latino group, of which Chicanos are the largest segment, are the nation's fastest growing population group…

This collection of fact sheets and mini reviews deals with various problem areas in Mexican American education. "Mexican Americans in Higher Education" identifies the major factors (primarily money and language) which affect low enrollment and high attrition of Mexican Americans in institutions of higher learning, and suggests that…

Studies on the portrayal of minorities, older persons, and females in elementary and secondary school textbooks used in the 1970s are reviewed in this publication. The studies are divided into the following categories: American Indians, blacks, Hispanics, Asian and Pacific Island Americans, religious groups, older persons, and females. In the…

This publication contains classroom activities dealing with cultural awareness for grades two through 12. The materials are intended to help students develop positive attitudes about cultural differences, recognize the roles of self and culture in fostering and inhibiting cultural interaction and awareness, and develop an awareness of when change…

This publication lists multi-ethnic reading, audio, and audio-visual materials for young children in day care center programs and homes. The listing, it is held, is by no means a complete one. The need for listing these materials arises from the fact that, historically, children's literature on minority races has been written from a prejudiced…

The papers in this volume are based on presentations made to the Workshop on Urban Ethnic Community Development held in June, 1970, at the Catholic University of America and sponsored by the Urban Task Force of the United States Catholic Conference. Robert Janes summarizes and updates the account of the nature and the role of ethnic groups in…

In connection with Ontario Ministry of Education high school curriculum guidelines on teaching about Native peoples, eight case studies of discrimination against Canada Natives, and court settlements of these cases, can be used with nine suggested learning activities to help students recognize the effects of prejudice, stereotyping, and…

This report was designed for teachers and teacher educators who, in their teaching, curricula, and relationships with students, struggle with fundamental cultural questions: Who are my students? What kinds of cultural influences shape their lives? How do they and I shape and construct this culture on an ongoing basis? and What are my own cultural…

Center School, one of five alternative schools in Minneapolis, is the only one that is predominantly Indian. There are 45 students: some getting an education in basics, some socializing with people of a common heritage, and some assigned there by the courts. (MLW)

Examined in 2 studies development and consequences of 6- to 10-year-olds' awareness of others' stereotypes. Findings indicated that children's ability to infer an individual's stereotype and awareness of broadly-held stereotypes increased with age. Academically stigmatized groups (African American and Latino) were more likely to be aware of…

Examines the purpose and function of stereotypical perceptions in graduate school and the early phases of career development relative to the author's experiences and observations as a Black female in academe. Points out ways that the political culture and institutional structures of the academic community shape and perpetuate racism, sexism, and…

Evaluates children's tradebooks for their multicultural content. Examines three categories: general, illustrations, and narrative theme. Presents the findings of the Carter G. Woodson Book Award Committee's examination of nonfiction tradebooks published in 1986; reports the researchers' investigation of the submitted books to the committee; and…

Describes two pilot programs at John Abbott College (Quebec) designed to increase the success of Inuit and Cree students. Reviews the literature on Native learning styles and appropriate teaching styles. Reflects on the (non-Native) author's experience teaching Native college students, the importance of the teacher-student relationship, and the…