
ERIC Number: EJ549927
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Meeting the Challenges of Diversity and Conflict: The Immigrant Student Experience.
Hermann, Kathy; And Others
Teaching and Change, v4 n3 p206-26 Spr 1997
Describes how conflict resolution exploring cultural value differences in a high school English-as-a-Second Language curriculum helped teachers and students handle increasing diversity and tensions while reinforcing English language skills. Student surveys, journals, and evaluations indicated that the method helped increase intercultural understanding, reduce conflict, and facilitate English language skills. (SM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, English (Second Language), High School Students, High Schools, Immigrants, Interpersonal Competence, Limited English Speaking, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Student Experience, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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