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Mercer, Jane R. – Interchange: A Journal of Educational Studies, 1978
Because the controversy over the fairness of knowledge testing is fundamentally a confrontation between the politically dominant Anglo-oriented groups and rising minorities, issues concerning the use and interpretation of tests are more likely to be settled in the political arena than in the educational arena. (JD)
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Pluralism, Disadvantaged, Minority Groups
Wyatt, June Deborah – Interchange: A Journal of Educational Studies, 1978
In the education of American Indian children, two contrasting learning styles are involved, that of the school and that of the community. The native teacher emerges as a critical factor in synthesizing the different culturally based styles. (JD)
Descriptors: American Indians, Cognitive Style, Community Involvement, Cultural Background
Masemann, Vandra L. – Interchange: A Journal of Educational Studies, 1978
The problems facing educators in Ontario, Canada with the influx of new non-English-speaking immigrants and the political implications of teaching English as the primary language of the province are discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Contrastive Linguistics, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design
Thomson, Colin A. – Interchange: A Journal of Educational Studies, 1978
A university program to educate teachers of Canadian Indians is described. Emphasis is placed upon maintaining awareness of their unique culture and control of the education process by Indian leaders. (JD)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Access to Education, American Indian Culture, Canada Natives
Taxel, Joel – Interchange: A Journal of Educational Studies, 1978
Censorship of textbooks and reading materials for school children is discussed. The belief that the content of literary and curricular materials can be discussed in isolation from the ideologies that they consciously or unconsciously manifest is questioned. (JD)
Descriptors: Books, Censorship, Childrens Literature, Library Materials
Head, Wilson A.; Lee, Jeri – Interchange: A Journal of Educational Studies, 1978
Discriminatory attitudes faced by Blacks in Canadian society and schools are discussed, and steps that may be taken to remedy the situation are suggested. (JD)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Black Stereotypes, Black Youth, Cultural Differences