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Cleary, Linda Miller; Peacock, Thomas D. – 1998
Based on interviews and classroom observation, this book presents the "collected wisdom" of 60 teachers of American Indian students in all parts of the United States, as well as teachers of indigenous students in Australia and Costa Rica. Chapter 1, "Introduction: The Teacher as Learner" presents the authors' backgrounds, the study's emerging…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Cognitive Style
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Peacock, Thomas D.; Cleary, Linda Miller – Tribal College, 1997
Discusses results from a study of nearly 60 teachers of American Indian students. Describes four main learning styles based on teachers' responses and the literature: holistic, creative learners; visual learners; oral learners; and learners preferring concrete applications, as opposed to abstractions. Argues against overgeneralizing findings to…
Descriptors: American Indians, Cognitive Style, Cultural Awareness, Educational Strategies