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ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education, Boulder, CO. – 1981
The fact sheet discusses the educator's role in helping students develop an appreciation for global issues affecting their lives and an understanding of the interrelationships binding our society to world regions and peoples. The first section makes a distinction between global education and international or cross-cultural studies. Possible topics…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism
Clair, Mary H.; And Others – 1980
This multicultural curriculum guide for grades four through six examines specific areas of social conflict (prejudice, discrimination, and segregation) and possible solutions based upon various problem solving and conflict management techniques. The guide consists of three curriculum units (pretests/posttests, preliminary activities, and social…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Students
Williams, Byron, Ed. – 1980
This collection of conference papers examines various policy issues significant to the education of California's ethnic minority students. The document supports the view that educational improvements should not be based upon compensatory programs that assume linguistic and cultural deficiencies among students, but rather should look toward…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Role, Cultural Pluralism, Desegregation Litigation
Kitano, Margie – 1981
This paper suggests how an anthropological perspective can help educators rethink important educational issues, including multicultural education, leadership training, and educational processes. Opening sections of the paper define anthropology (the study of human beings and their ways of life), and identify anthropological concepts and principles…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Anthropology
Shumavon, Douglas H. – 1981
Researchers working in foreign settings are often influenced by a number of factors which are quite different from factors which influence research activities in one's own culture. The hypothesis is that these cultural differences can influence research in a positive or negative way depending, at least partially, on the degree of sensitivity shown…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Developing Nations, Ethnocentrism, Experimenter Characteristics
Johnson, James A., Jr. – 1979
This paper rejects the view that the need to modify the status and role of minorities in educational research and development is of high priority. The need to modify this status is viewed as symptomatic of the problem of differential treatment of persons of color by American educational institutions. The problem which the American Educational…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks
Witter, Janet, Ed. – Oregon ASCD Curriculum Bulletin, 1977
The first essay in this publication reports on an assessment of the way Asian culture is portrayed in nearly 300 textbooks in common use in the United States. The assessment revealed that the texts fail to represent Asia fairly; the most serious problems are the underlying, purely Western yardsticks with which the majority of the texts approach…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Asian History, Bias, Books
Carpenter, John; Plaza, Galo – 1973
This publication is based on presentations prepared for the International Luncheon Program of the AASCU Annual Meeting in Washington, D. C. In addition to an introductory speech by Dr. Samuel L. Myers, the work contains a main address, response, and commentary. Dr. John Carpenter, speaking in the main address of the interculture imperative, makes…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development

Crowe, Chris – English Journal, 1987
Describes one teacher's experience teaching English in Japan, and the effect of this experience on his current teaching style in an American high school. Notes that he now injects Japanese culture into class discussion and frequently compares and contrasts English literature, language and cultural history with that of Japanese. (JG)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Traits
Ulloa, Yolanda – Equity and Choice, 1986
Most schools use, reinforce, and enhance the dominant culture at the expense of the culture of minority students. If schools recognize the importance of language and culture, they will see benefits in minority children's academic growth, self-image and economic future. (Author/PS)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Dropouts
Allen, Ricky Lee; Howard, Natasha – 2003
Despite many heroic victories, the Civil Rights Movement has failed to significantly transform the underlying structure of White domination [according to this didactic essay on multiculturalism and racism]. It can also be said that the multicultural movement, which was an extension of the Civil Rights Movement, has failed to transform the deep…
Descriptors: Blacks, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism

Mead, Robert G., Jr. – Hispania, 1981
Decries the stereotypes and prejudices that affect U. S. relations with the Hispanic world and with its own Hispanic minorities. Points out that these attitudes also affect the study of Spanish as a foreign language and suggests means by which educators can improve the Hispanic image among Anglo Americans. (MES)
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Cultural Centers, Ethnic Stereotypes, Ethnocentrism

Kolman, Anita Sue – Ethnic Groups: An International Periodical of Ethnic Studies, 1979
Research on the relationship of parental authoritarianism, parental ethnocentrism, and other parental variables to child ethnocentrism is reviewed. (MC)
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Child Rearing, Childhood Attitudes, Ethnocentrism

Sherman, Richard L. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 1990
Suggests use of Gordon Allport's "The Nature of Prejudice" as basis for diagnosing the degree of prejudice expressed on a high school campus. Describes five degrees of negative actions that individuals may manifest in the expression of prejudice. Recommends assessment and encouragement of curriculum development that attempts to deal…
Descriptors: Aggression, Blacks, Curriculum Development, Ethnicity
Szabolcsi, Miklos – Prospects, 1989
Traces the history of ethnocentrism in European education, contending that ethnocentrism is on the rise. Discusses the reasons for the resurgence of nationalism, citing textbook research and public opinion surveys revealing the existence of ethnocentrism. Focuses on ethnocentrism in history and literature and concludes with a discussion of…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism