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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Rehm, Marsha L.; Allison, Barbara N.; Darling, Carol A.; Greenwood, Bonnie B. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 2002
In-depth interviews with four university-based educators revealed that they had limited childhood experiences of diverse cultures. Their professional experiences of diversity led them to the following principles: maintain respect, appreciate other perspectives, commit to working together, and persist even in an unsupportive environment. (Contains…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Consumer Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
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Hansen-Gandy, Sally; Darling, Carol Anderson; Greenwood, Bonnie B. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 2001
Responses from 122 extension professionals showed that 56% offered programs targeted to specific groups. Deterrents to multicultural programs included lack of time, resources, and limited training; 95% recognized the need to address cultural differences and were receptive to learning about different groups. (SK)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Extension Education, Multicultural Education, Program Development
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Darling, Carol A.; Greenwood, Bonnie B.; Hansen-Gandy, Sally – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1998
Responding administrators (204 of 507) in college family and consumer sciences units indicated that more than 50% had multicultural goals and objectives; in the upper division, 80% had multicultural courses. Perceived deterrents were lack of financial resources, preparation time, and time in current courses. (SK)
Descriptors: College Programs, Course Content, Educational Objectives, Family Life Education
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Greenwood, Bonnie B.; And Others – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1997
Responding members of the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (196 of 600) were 93% white; they served a wide variety of cultural groups. Primary sources of support for working with diverse populations were colleagues, friends, and personal background. Members rarely received financial support for diversity training, which they…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Financial Support, Home Economics, Social Support Groups