ERIC Number: ED273539
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Aug
Pages: 4
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Teaching about Ethnic Diversity. ERIC Digest No. 32.
Cohen, Cheryl Bernstein
The ERIC digest examines the paradox posed to social studies educators by the new wave of immigrants and increasing ethnic diversity: namely, how do educators depict accurately and fairly the rich ethnic diversity of the United States and also teach core values of a common American heritage? With the underlying theme being the promotion of both unity and diversity, the digest discusses four aspects of the problem: (1) the meaning of education about ethnic diversity in the United States, which concentrates on core values; (2) reasons for its importance, which include enhancing students' self-concepts; (3) the place of ethnic diversity in the curriculum, which should permeate all levels; and (4) procedures for teaching about ethnic diversity in the United States, which suggest seven approaches, including unbiased examination, comparisons, positive interpersonal relationships, community resources, reading programs, and value reinforcement. A bibliography is included. (TRS)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Studies, Ethnicity, Integration Studies, Self Concept, Social Studies
ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education, Smith Research Center, Suite 120, 2805 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Publication Type: ERIC Publications; ERIC Digests in Full Text
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education, Bloomington, IN.
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