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Young-Ing, Greg – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1988
Points out similarities in the histories of Canadian and Peruvian government policies on the formal schooling of Native peoples. Discusses the divestment of Native cultural capital, loss of human potential, and lack of recognition of a fundamental Aboriginal right in both countries. Contains 20 references. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian History, Canada Natives, Comparative Education
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Marquez, Roberto – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1989
A course at Hampshire College is described that was designed to familiarize students with the progression, key junctures, and general drift of forces and events that are the political and economic history of Spanish America. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Economics, Higher Education, Hispanic American Culture
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Thomas, Margaret – Modern Language Journal, 1995
Examines the relationship between ideas of universal grammar (UG) and second language (L2) teaching and learning in medieval Europe in the context of the 20th-century debate about the role of UG in L2 acquisition. The roles of generative linguistics on UG and L2 instruction and learning in the 20th century are discussed. (65 references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational History, European History, Grammar
Barreiro, Jose – Northeast Indian Quarterly, 1990
Reviews plans in Spain and the Americas for observances of the 1992 Columbus Quincentenary. Reflects on Indian responses to these observances and resistance to the notion of America's "discovery." Includes testimonies from Indian voices: N. Scott Momaday, Suzan Shown Harjo, Beverly Singer, Ladonna Harris, Rayna Green, and Tim Coulter.…
Descriptors: American Indian History, American Indians, Cultural Images, Culture Conflict
Llosa, Mario Vargas – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1992
Examines two questions concerning the European conquest of Latin America: (1) how did developed, powerful indigenous cultures of the ancient Mexicans and Peruvians crumble so easily before the invaders; and (2) why have the post-Colonial republics of the Americas failed to improve the lives of their Indian citizens? (JB)
Descriptors: Acculturation, American Indian History, Colonialism, Conflict
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Kamman, William – OAH Magazine of History, 1992
Reviews United States-Latin America diplomatic and trade relations from early days of the Republic to contemporary times. Contends that Monroe Doctrine was a way of eliminating European competition for economic and political control of Latin America. Argues that the end of the Cold War may bring a more equal relationship between the United States…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
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Quintana, Stephen M.; And Others – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1991
Review of 44 studies exploring Latino students' psychological adjustment to postsecondary education revealed that, compared to Anglos, Latino students scored higher on academic and financial stress measures and valuing of education. Recommends ethnic classification for further studies be based on psychological indices of ethnicity, and not…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Attitudes, Educational Principles, Emotional Adjustment
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Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh – Social Studies, 1990
Contends that social studies textbooks do not reflect recent archaeological research on pre-Columbian Americans. Summarizes recent research results and develops new concepts about Mayan civilization. Examines and rates 12 textbooks currently used in public schools regarding how well they incorporate the new research on Mayan civilization. (DB)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Latin American History
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Saito, Leland T. – Amerasia Journal, 1993
Examines political relationships between Asian Americans and Latinos in the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles (California), focusing on an Asian-American organization dealing with redistricting and reapportioning, and reviews how this group allied with its Latino counterpart. The importance of federal law and legal precedent is demonstrated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Community Cooperation, Court Litigation, Ethnic Groups
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Beadle, Mary E. – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2001
Surveyed a group of South American business people on their television viewing and perceptions of U.S. business people, exploring the relevancy of media-cultivated perceptions for understanding intercultural communication between U.S. and Latin American businesses. Found that Americans were viewed as aggressive, an undesirable communication trait…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Business Administration Education, Business Communication, Communication Problems
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Zetlin, Andrea G.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1996
Accounts are presented from five Latin American families concerning their attitudes toward and experiences with the special education system. All indicated high degrees of commitment and involvement, but responses varied concerning understanding of Individualized Education Plans, awareness of rights and options, and willingness to challenge school…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Disabilities, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education
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Vega Garcia, Susan A. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2000
Measures ownership of and access to African American and Latino periodical literature, illustrating the successes and failures in promoting racial and ethnic diversity in research libraries belonging to the ARL (Association of Research Libraries). Discusses desirability of multicultural collections; bibliographic control and access issues; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Black Literature, Cataloging
Berk, Jeffrey; de Cassia Alves Vaz, Rita; Honorio, Joao; Baza, Jadille; Origel, Ricardo; Gomez, Fredys – PEB Exchange, 2004
Many Latin American countries are undertaking projects, in line with practices disseminated by PEB, to share school facilities with the local community, to adapt traditional schools for students with disabilities, and to collaborate with private companies to finance educational buildings. The articles below describe current initiatives in five…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Facilities, Latin Americans, Program Descriptions
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Borden, Lynne M.; Perkins, Daniel F.; Villarruel, Francisco A.; Stone, Margaret R. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2005
There has been a growing interest in issues pertaining to how a young person chooses to participate (or not) in youth programs, both school based (for example, sports, drama, yearbook) and community based (for example, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, 4-H, sports, faith-based programs). Scholars, youth workers, policymakers, national organizations,…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, After School Programs, Minority Groups, Qualitative Research
Schady, Norbert – World Bank Publications, 2006
There is considerable evidence that young children in many developing countries suffer from profound deficits in nutrition, health, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, and socio-emotional development. Early childhood development (ECD) outcomes are important markers of the welfare of children. In addition, the deleterious effects of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Child Development, Latin Americans, International Organizations
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