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Cohen, Lucy M. – 1979
This study examines culture and illness among Latino immigrants living in Washington, D.C. Both newcomers and established residents with Latin American origins are included in three levels of inquiry: (1) a study of beliefs and perceptions about disease and the practices followed in the management of illness; (2) the identification of levels of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Diseases, Health Needs
Latousek, Robert B., Jr. – 1985
A critical review of computer software for computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in Latin presents information regarding user-friendliness, instructiveness, special effects, costs, and availability. Survey responses of first- and second-year Latin students (N=65) at a high school provided data for the comparison of programs. Programs reviewed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Grammar
Perez-Selles, Marla E., Ed.; And Others – 1990
This collection of 35 self-contained teaching activities about Puerto Rican culture for elementary school students is designed for teachers who wish to incorporate multicultural concepts into their curriculum or make their teaching more relevant to Puerto Rican students. All lesson plans and student worksheets needed for immediate classroom use…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Background, Elementary Education, Folk Culture
Baldwin, Anne – 1988
In 1987, a study was conducted at Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC) to examine the demographic characteristics and academic performance of the 15,784 non-United States citizens enrolled at MDCC in fall 1987. The study also drew comparisons with national data originating from the Institute of International Education's annual census survey of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Colleges, Enrollment Influences, Enrollment Rate
Galloway, Vicki – 1981
These proceedings of a cross cultural workshop for foreign language teachers sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education deal with various aspects of education for global awareness. The proceedings and workshop activities are presented in six sections: (1) 22 quotations illustrating why education for global awareness is necessary; (2)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives
Marinez, Diana; Ortiz de Montellano, Bernard – 1983
For teachers concerned about the underrepresentation of Hispanics and Native Americans in science fields, this paper provides resource materials and instructional approaches. First, the role of ethnocentrism in determining what is included in science courses is discussed; the non-Western impact of science has been systematically ignored, it is…
Descriptors: American Indian History, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Foreign Languages Education. – 1985
The draft of a new syllabus for Latin instruction in New York State public schools emphasizes language instruction for communication. The syllabus is intended to serve as a basis for local activities such as review of current local programs, development of local programs to meet new standards, selection and acquisition of support materials,…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Ogletree, Earl J. – 1981
A 37-item questionnaire was administered to 255 Chicago Hispanics to determine if Hispanics favor assimilation or pluralism or some state in between. Respondents included 23% Mexicans, 36% Puerto Ricans, 29% Cubans, and 11% South Americans. Of these, 33% were blue collar workers, 60% teachers, and 7% high school students. A total of 89% were born…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Attitude Measures, Cubans, Cultural Pluralism
Hastings, Lance O. – 1981
The paper discusses the effects of a specific culture, in this case Chilean, on bilingual handicapped students' responses to test items. Even though the tests used were Spanish translations, Ss' responses were influenced by lifestyles, the educational system, and the physical resources available in the classroom setting. Evidence is cited to…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1966
FLORIDA TEACHERS FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH UNIVERSITIES COOPERATED ON THIS GUIDE TO DEVELOP PROFICIENCY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THE GUIDE DESCRIBES FOUR LEARNING LEVELS FOR ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO BE COMPLETED IN A SINGLE FOREIGN LANGUAGE, WITH TWO POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL LEVELS. THE FOCUS IS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A…
Descriptors: FLES, Instructional Materials, Language Guides, Language Learning Levels
Maier, Carol – 1979
Awareness of a new and altered method of teaching literature, similar to that described by Adrienne Rich, grew from the experience of teaching a small introductory course in twentieth century Hispanic women writers to students with diverse language, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Although about half the students were native Spanish speakers,…
Descriptors: Authors, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Females, Feminism
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1979
This guide is designed to help teachers and supervisors in planning activities for observing Ethnic Heritage and Culture Weeks in the New York City Board of Education calendar. The first sections discuss goals and general heritage and culture themes, activities, and materials. The following sections each present suggestions for individual ethnic…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Chinese Culture, Cultural Background, Cultural Education
Schuster, Donald H., Ed. – The Journal of Suggestive-Accelerative Learning and Teaching, 1976
Four articles report on the effectiveness of suggestive methods in foreign language instruction. Ray Benitez-Bordon reports on "Foreign Languaqe Learning via the Lozanov Method: Pilot Studies." Results of the two studies indicate great promise for the suggestive approach, and point to the needs for further research. In "The Sandy…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Course Evaluation, Educational Research
HAYDEN, HILARY – 1968
LATIN TEACHERS AND LANGUAGE SUPERVISORS IN CHICAGO, DETROIT, CLEVELAND, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW YORK VISITED FIVE 6TH AND 7TH GRADE CLASSES IN FIVE DIFFERENT WASHINGTON, D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PARTICIPATED IN DISCUSSIONS AFTERWARDS WITH LOCAL ADMINISTRATORS, CURRICULUM WRITERS, AND TEACHERS. THE CLASSROOMS VISITED WERE INVOLVED IN EXPERIMENTAL…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Disadvantaged Youth, Grade 6, Grade 7

SHEPARD, MARIETTA DANIELS – 1968
A SERIES OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THE SCOPE OF THE LIST INCLUDES GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES FROM LATIN AMERICA, AS WELL AS BOOKS FROM SPAIN, WHICH ARE PRINCIPALLY IN THE FIELDS OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, ESPECIALLY LITERATURE AND HISTORY. A LIST OF SOURCES FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS FROM LATIN AMERICA AND SPAIN IS ALSO…
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliographies, Books, Children