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Peer reviewedGudbjornsdottir, Gudny; Morra, Sergio – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1997
The experience of 316 Icelandic students (grades 4 through 10) in reading, media, and cultural activities was analyzed in relation to cultural change and cultural literacy. Results show that the cultural experience of Icelandic students is heterogeneous and that reading has not diminished with the introduction of television. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Cultural Literacy
Peer reviewedMerenheimo, Juhani – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1991
The relationship between cultural background and giftedness was studied for 52 fifth graders (24 males and 28 females) in Finland using a case study method. Giftedness was assessed by 18 teachers. Cognitive strategies were linked to self-concept and strategies of perceiving information, supporting the background role of social experiences. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences
