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Impact of Differing Cultural Perceptions on Special Education Service Delivery.
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Cunningham, Keith; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
Summarizes research concerning culture and cultural change and reviews Anglo-American treatment of Native Americans. Demonstrates influences of cultural perceptions upon special education services and suggests a method for studying cultural perceptions to better serve the needs of Native American special education students, their families, and…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Cross Cultural Studies
Gifted and Talented Asian Children.
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Kitano, Margie K. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
Because of their cultural experiences, gifted Asian and Pacific-American children may demonstrate high ability and task commitment but need support for creativity--the third characteristic of productive, gifted individuals. Instructional approaches that reduce external evaluation, encourage risk taking, and provide opportunities for divergent…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Creative Development, Creativity, Cultural Context
The Challenges in Effectively Involving Rural Black Parents of Handicapped Children.
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Glimps, Blanche E. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
Focuses on characteristics of rural Black families and the importance of their role in the education of handicapped children. Urges schools and teachers to understand the cultural strengths of rural Black children and use these cultural advantages to optimize the learning environment. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Education, Black Family, Black Students
Development of Special Education in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries.
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Vodounou, Victor A. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1996
Overviews the development of special education in several sub-Saharan African countries; describes the current status of special education programs in terms of financing and quality of educational services; and offers suggestions for improving special education services through curriculum development, teacher training, appropriate facilities and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cultural Influences, Developing Nations