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Peer reviewedObiakor, Festus E. – Exceptional Children, 1999
Discusses cases that reveal the impact of teacher expectations on the accuracy or inaccuracy of self-concepts of children with exceptionalities from minority-group backgrounds. Fifteen teacher beliefs that will benefit new and seasoned practitioners as they identify, assess, place, and instruct minority children are provided. (CR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
Peer reviewedObiakor, Festus E. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
This article argues that multicultural education is a powerful and necessary tool for preparing future general and special educators to provide services to students with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It presents ideas for educators willing to assist multicultural learners in maximizing their fullest potential…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Obiakor, Festus E. – 2001
This book offers case studies, observations, and practical, culturally responsive solutions to the challenges presented by diversity in the classroom. By telling stories and asking questions, the book explains that progress is slow-moving and that quality, equity, and fair, appropriate treatment are often very hard to find, even in good schools.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedObiakor, Festus E.; Utley, Cheryl A.; Smith, Ramel; Harris-Obiakor, Pauline – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2002
This article discusses how students, teachers, families, communities, and government can work together using the Comprehensive Support Model (CSM) as an intervention for culturally diverse learners with exceptionalities. Embedded in the discussion are cases that illustrate functions of CSM. The incorporation of multicultural education within the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cooperative Programs, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness


