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Friesen, John W. – Multicultural Education Journal, 1994
Discusses the origins, lifestyle, and education of the Amish and introduces three papers concerning Amish educational practices. The first article presents observations of a newly appointed Amish teacher. The two remaining articles discuss educationally relevant insights involving the challenges that health-care personnel face in relating to the…
Descriptors: Amish, Beliefs, Case Studies, Court Litigation
Ammon, Richard – Multicultural Education Journal, 1994
Presents observations of a newly appointed Amish teacher in an Amish school and reveals classroom procedures in elementary-level education during several periods in the school year. Observations reveal no classroom competition, yet successful student learning. There were few significant differences between the practices of experienced and…
Descriptors: Amish, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Elementary Education
Wood, Dean – Multicultural Education Journal, 1994
Argues that multiculturalism goals in Canada have not been achieved because federal and provincial policies have been poorly conceived and communicated. The essay suggests ways to lead the nation closer to the values fundamental to multiculturalism. (GLR)
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups
Mathison, Carla – Multicultural Education Journal, 1994
Substantiates the connections between multiculturalism and global and civic education. Interconnections are examined in the areas of building cross-cultural knowledge and appreciation; participating effectively in individual, local, state, national, and global issues and actions; and understanding the dynamics of systems. (GLR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism
Friesen, John W. – Multicultural Education Journal, 1994
Explains how the study of aboriginal cultures can aid in the understanding and appreciation of other cultures within North American society. The Anasazi, Hohokam, and Mogollon cultures are examined. (GLR)
Descriptors: American Indian History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Cultural Awareness
Ghuman, Paul A. S. – Multicultural Education Journal, 1994
Investigates the opinions and attitudes of Indo-Canadian parents concerning educational and social issues likely to affect their children's progress at school. Findings show that Indo-Canadian parents support and value education; do not know much about their children's school curriculum and activities; retain their community language; and are…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups
Multicultural Education Journal, 1986
This handbook is the second in a series designed to aid teachers in developing a multicultural education curriculum. It is divided into two parts. Part 1, consisting of seven chapters, covers aspects of Canadian cultural diversity, and suggests activities for acquainting students with the various cultures native to Canada: (1) celebrations; (2)…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Canadian Literature, Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences
