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Atlantic Information Centre for Teachers, London (England). – 1972
Selected newspaper and journal comments from thirteen countries reflect the biases of national interest. Multi-national views range from hostility to muted approval of Nixon's attempt to remold the diplomatic systems with arranged American-Chinese and American-Russian visits. Since sovereign states invariably interpret foreign affairs in terms of…
Descriptors: Current Events, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Diplomatic History
Bridge, 1976
Eleven Asian American book reviewers were asked by the Council on Interracial Books for Children to find, read, and analyze all childrens books on Asian American themes currently in print or in use in schools and libraries. The major conclusion was that, with one or perhaps two exceptions, the 66 books reviewed are racist, sexist, and elitist.…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature
Potter, Julia L., Ed. – 2001
This digest features three articles on equal education for immigrant girls. The first, "Building Bridges between Cultures" (Julia L. Potter), highlights discussions with experts in the field of immigrant education, examining culture, family, and school; expectations for education; overcoming cultural barriers in education; parent involvement; and…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
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McAllister, Ian – 1991
This report examines patterns of social mobility in Australia by comparing Maltese, Lebanese, and Vietnamese immigrants with an Australian-born control group. The data come from a 1988-89 national opinion survey conducted on behalf of the Australian Office of Multicultural Affairs. The survey over-sampled several overseas-born groups, with samples…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Educational Background, Employment Patterns, Foreign Countries
Charron, Donold W.; Ness, Robert C. – Journal of Refugee Resettlement, 1981
Describes a study designed to provide baseline data for longitudinal research of emotional distress, social adjustment, and academic progress among Vietnamese adolescents in Connecticut. Examined sex differences, relationships with American classmates and with parents, English proficiency, acquisition of American cultural traits, and educational…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Asian Americans
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Espiritu, Yen Le – Amerasia Journal, 1989
Explores process and proposes a model of ethnicization. Discusses both the home country experiences of Asians and their experiences in America as factors in the process of ethnicization. Discusses experiences of the following types of immigrant groups: those who constituted the majority population in their home country; and those who comprised an…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Cultural Background, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
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Garner, Barbara – College Teaching, 1989
Cultural traits of Southeast Asian groups that can affect student behavior and communication in the classroom are reviewed, and specific techniques to meet this population's special needs are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Instruction, Culture Conflict, Foreign Students
Fleck, Karen M. – Principal, 1995
The Santa Clara (CA) transition project is a collaborative effort between the county's Head Start program and a San Jose school district. The program provides teacher training, transition activities, developmentally appropriate practices, comprehensive family services, and parent involvement opportunities. During 1994-95, the project is working…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Cambodians, Cooperative Programs, Early Childhood Education
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Phinney, Jean S.; Ong, Anthony; Madden, Tanya – Child Development, 2000
Examined endorsement of values pertaining to family obligations in adolescents and their parents from immigrant and non-immigrant groups. Found evidence of general developmental processes (family obligations were endorsed more by parents than adolescents in all groups), processes associated with immigration (intergenerational discrepancy increased…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Asian Americans, Black Youth
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Yi, Jenny K. – Journal of American College Health, 1998
Mail and telephone surveys of 412 Vietnamese-American college students investigated their HIV-related knowledge and attitudes. Results indicated that they were aware of HIV transmission modes but had many misconceptions about HIV. Females and students who were not sexually active were the most knowledgeable about HIV. Respondents were not…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Attitude Measures, College Students, Cultural Differences
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Halford, Joan Montgomery – Educational Leadership, 1996
In neighborhoods of wide socioeconomic and cultural variation, liaisons who speak at least two languages are a vital link between school and community. Over several years, Fairfax County, Virginia, program has grown from one part-time position to three positions to meet the needs of the sizable Spanish- and Vietnamese-speaking communities. (MLH)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Programs
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Marino, Katherine – History Teacher, 1998
Focuses on how the migration of Vietnamese to the United States affected the women's roles within their families and society. Discusses how Vietnamese women ensured familial stability by maintaining a balance between U.S. and Vietnamese cultures. Provides an annotated bibliography. (CMK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Differences, Essays, Family Life
Lum, Lydia – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2005
The entire world saw the images of Black New Orleans residents left homeless, jobless and helpless by the arrival and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The pictures and stories dominated mainstream news outlets for weeks. What hasn't been widely publicized, however, are the Katrina-related ordeals of Vietnamese Americans, another socio-economically…
Descriptors: African American Community, Social Services, American Studies, Asian Americans
Shackford, Julie – 1992
This book provides an overview of Vietnam's history prior to the U.S. presence there. The book begins with a chronology extending from prehistoric times to the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Each chapter provides background information along with a glossary, student activities, and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Program Evaluation and Methodology Div. – 1994
This report assesses both the process and outcomes of resettling Vietnamese Amerasians in the United States, particularly in the areas of education, employment, housing, and health care. The report also examines the factors that have been helpful or harmful to the successful resettlement of Amerasians. Findings show that, despite many networks and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Asian Americans, Demography, Educationally Disadvantaged
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