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Multiculturalism, the New Name for Apartheid; A Study of School Curricula in the New South Africa.
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Collins, Colin B.; Gillespie, Ros R. – Journal of Intercultural Studies, 1992
Contends that recent changes in the South African school curriculum are intended to preserve racial separateness rather than to bring about an integrated society. Distinguishes between the concepts of "own" culture versus "common" culture in examining multiculturalism in South Africa. Provides a set of recommendations for…
Descriptors: Apartheid, Comparative Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
On Teaching about the Cultural Relativism of Psychological Constructs.
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Enns, Carolyn Zerbe – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes limitations of a Western, individualistic perspective on psychological theory. Summarizes research and theory regarding how personality may be shaped differentially by individualistic and collectivist cultures. Describes strategies for teaching about the impact of culture on personality. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Psychology, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
Integrating Oral History into the Classroom Curriculum: A Tool for Helping Students Understand the American and African-American Experience.
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Grim, Valerie – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1995
Contends that most high school graduates have not taken any courses that examine the experiences of minority groups. Summarizes the results of a college classroom experiment that involved the integration of oral history into the curriculum. Concludes that oral history is a viable teaching tool. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Cultural Differences
Science for Saskatchewan Schools: A Review of Research Literature, Analysis, and Recommendations. SIDRU Research Report No. 7.
Hart, E. Paul – 1987
In 1981, Saskatchewan Education initiated a complete review of education in Saskatchewan. As a result of this review, the development of policies based on the concept of a core curriculum was recommended. In 1986, the report of the Core Curriculum Advisory Committee proposed a K-12 policy framework for Saskatchewan schools. In addition to a set of…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation