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EJ757633 - An Investigation of How Culture Shapes Curriculum in Early Care and Education Programs on a Native American Indian Reservation: "The Drum Is Considered the Heartbeat of the Community"

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ERIC #:	EJ757633
Title:	An Investigation of How Culture Shapes Curriculum in Early Care and Education Programs on a Native American Indian Reservation: "The Drum Is Considered the Heartbeat of the Community"
Authors:	Gilliard, Jennifer L.; Moore, Rita A.
Descriptors:	Investigations; Data Analysis; American Indian Culture; Reservation American Indians; Culturally Relevant Education; Cultural Influences; Teacher Surveys; Classroom Observation Techniques; Interviews; Elementary School Curriculum
Source:	Early Childhood Education Journal, v34 n4 p251-258 Feb 2007
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Publisher:	Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
Publication Date:	2007-02-00
Pages:	8
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	This article investigates how culture shapes instruction in three early care and education programs on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Interviews with eight early childhood teachers as well as classroom observations were conducted. The investigation is framed by the following research question: How does the culture of the family and community shape curriculum? Data analysis suggested that ongoing communication with parents and community about teaching within a culturally relevant context, building a sense of belongingness and community through ritual, and respecting children, families, and community were essential to defining the Native American Indian culture within these early learning programs.
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ISSN:	ISSN-1082-3301
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Early Childhood Education
Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10643-006-0136-5

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