Cultural Identity and Schooling of Tibetan Children in the Diaspora.

Phuntsog, Nawang

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ERIC Number: EJ565888

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Publication Date: 1998

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Cultural Identity and Schooling of Tibetan Children in the Diaspora.

Phuntsog, Nawang

Equity & Excellence in Education, v31 n1 p36-39 Apr 1998

Puts forth some ideas to help American educators help Tibetan children in the United States learn in concert with their culture. Instruction in Tibetan language and history, the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and religion, and opportunities to practice the Tibetan language are required. The inability to preserve Tibetan culture is a real challenge for educators. (SLD)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Asian Americans, Buddhism, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Maintenance, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Immigrants, Language of Instruction, Refugees, Religious Cultural Groups, Secondary School Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China

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