Where Did You Come from, What Did You See? Using Oral History and Oral Tradition to Build Understanding.

Glimps, Blanche; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ507565

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Where Did You Come from, What Did You See? Using Oral History and Oral Tradition to Build Understanding.

Glimps, Blanche; And Others

PTA Today, v20 n3 p17-18 Jan-Feb 1995

Incorporating oral history and oral tradition into the curriculum helps students connect with people different from themselves and with the larger community. The article describes oral history and tradition, and discusses ways for parents and teachers to work together for greater understanding and acceptance of diversity through oral history and tradition. (SM)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Oral History, Oral Tradition, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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