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ERIC Number: EJ479959
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Responding Differently to Diversity.
Perez, Samuel A.
Childhood Education, v70 n3 p151-53 Spr 1994
Argues that schools should reflect the perspective that diversity, rather than being a problem, is an opportunity for every American to experience other peoples and cultures. Teachers should acknowledge diversity by showing respect for students' names, languages, and cultures in their classroom, curriculum, and teaching style. (MDM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Language Enrichment, Multicultural Education, Self Esteem, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cultural Sensitivity; Culturally Different Students; Diversity (Student); Language Sensitivity; Names