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ERIC Number: ED299094
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Jan-1
Pages: 46
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Cross Cultural Strategies: Background Information For Teachers of Indian Students.
Council for Yukon Indians, Whitehorse (Yukon). Curriculum Development Program.
This booklet was designed as a source of information for teachers seeking a deeper understanding of Native American children and who want to take advantage of opportunities offered by a cross-cultural classroom. The first section is a collection of 13 articles from a wide variety of sources on various aspects of cross-cultural education. Each article deals with the education of Native Indian students, either in the United States or Canada. Titles include: "The Education of Athapaskan/Tlingit Children"; A Sorry History of Education for Native Indians," by Don Sawyer; "The Measurement of Learning Potential & Achievements of Native Indian Students," by Art More and Buff Oldridge; "Public Education: The Cultural Melting Pot," by Lori Patterson Jackson; "Curriculum: Its Effect on Us," by Ida Wasacase; "The Role of Parents in Setting Goals"; "Unique Features of Indian Communities," by Rita Jack; three pieces under "Yukon Native Parents Speak Out on Education"; "Integrating Native Culture in Yukon Schools," by the Curriculum Development Program; "Respect My Child: Open Letter from A Mother to A Teacher"; and "Oh, Great Spirit!" a poem by Chief Dan George. The second section lists a number of services that are available to teachers through various Native American organizations. It also offers ideas on how to contact and use Native American resource people. The document also includes a reference list of 10 books. (TES)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Council for Yukon Indians, Whitehorse (Yukon). Curriculum Development Program.
Identifiers - Location: Canada
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A