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Peer reviewedLee, Alice – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
Subcultural differences existing among various Chinese immigrant groups are described, through examination of such cultural characteristics as languages, religions, philosophy, and family life. Two case studies reveal the difficulties inherent in conducting educational evaluations of Chinese children with special needs. (JDD)
Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
Peer reviewedCheng, Li-Rong Lilly – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
The article presents general information on the history, cultures, and languages of the major Asian/Pacific immigrant and refugee groups. Knowledge required to become a cross-cultural communicator is outlined, including professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes; knowledge of cultures, languages, and discourse styles; and knowledge of family…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Communication Disorders, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Porter, Thomas L.; And Others – 1977
The intent of this manual is to provide counselors with essential background information about alcohol abuse among blacks and with a practical, workable model for organizing and structuring a training program. A general discussion of black self-awareness in relation to alcohol abuse is presented. An approach to counseling and serving the black…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Blacks, Cooperative Programs
Park, Clara C., Ed.; Chi, Marilyn Mei-Ying, Ed. – 1999
This book provides teachers with information about the educational needs of Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese-American children in U.S. public schools. For each group, there are two chapters: one sociocultural and one linguistic. Each documents the unique characteristics of each ethnic group and provides…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Asian Americans, Cultural Awareness
Flores, Merced; And Others – 1982
Intended for administrators, teachers, aides, and personnel working with children of seasonal farmworkers, the manual, designed to help educators understand the Title I-M program and the children it serves, addresses such specific areas as migration patterns, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, English as a second language (ESL), problems of…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Definitions
Download full textSawchuk, Mariette T.; Taylor, Nancy S.; Perry, Jill, Ed. – 1997
This document is intended to be a resource to others who would like to emulate the programs and resources of the Center for Cultural Fluency, a center for K-12 teachers trying to address cultural diversity in the classrooms. The Center is a multicultural teacher resource facility offering classroom materials and workshops to assist teachers and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
