Alternative Multicultural Education: A Unique Case Study.

Friesen, John W.

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ERIC Number: EJ492361

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Alternative Multicultural Education: A Unique Case Study.

Friesen, John W.

Multicultural Education Journal, v12 n2 p2-5 Fall 1994

Discusses the origins, lifestyle, and education of the Amish and introduces three papers concerning Amish educational practices. The first article presents observations of a newly appointed Amish teacher. The two remaining articles discuss educationally relevant insights involving the challenges that health-care personnel face in relating to the Amish community. (GLR)

Descriptors: Amish, Beliefs, Case Studies, Court Litigation, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Curriculum, Health Personnel, Minority Groups, One Teacher Schools, Religious Cultural Groups, Rural Education, Rural Farm Residents, Social History

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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