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ERIC Number: EJ536377
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Creating Positive Cultural Images: Thoughts for Teaching about American Indians.
Haukoos, Gerry D.; Beauvais, Archie B.
Childhood Education, v73 n2 p77-82 Win 1996-97
Suggests that to prevent acceptance of racial or cultural stereotypes, children must construct positive images of present-day Native people, in addition to learning about historic American Indian leaders. Discusses ways to restructure the knowledge base of teachers. Offers suggestions for developing positive cultural images of Native Americans. Contains an annotated bibliography of 20 children's books and 14 professional resources. (AMC)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies, Childrens Literature, Educational Resources, Instructional Materials, Multicultural Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: American Indian Philosophy; Cultural Sensitivity; Cultural Values; Native American Studies; Native Americans