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Direct linkvan Oers, Bert, Ed.; Wardekker, Wim, Ed.; Elbers, Ed, Ed.; van der Veer, Rene, Ed. – Cambridge University Press, 2010
Learning is a changing phenomenon, depending on the advances in theory and research. This book presents a relatively new approach to learning, based on meaningful human activities in cultural practices and in collaboration with others. It draws extensively from the ideas of Lev Vygotsky and his recent followers. The book presents ideas that…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Play, Informal Education, Distance Education
Harris, Karen R., Ed.; Graham, Steve, Ed.; Urdan, Tim, Ed. – APA Books, 2011
The "APA Educational Psychology Handbook" reflects the broad nature of the field today, with state-of-the-science reviews of the diverse critical theories driving research and practice; in-depth investigation of the range of individual differences and cultural/contextual factors that affect student achievement, motivation, and beliefs;…
Descriptors: Talent, Gifted, Testing Accommodations, Teacher Effectiveness
Roopnarine, Jaipaul L., Ed.; Carter, D. Bruce, Ed. – 1992
This collection of essays addresses the role of culture in the functioning of families and the socialization of children. Following an introduction by Irving Sigel, the 15 essays are: (1) "Parent-Child Interactions in Urban Indian Families in New Delhi: Are They Changing?" (Jaipaul Roopnarine and Ziarat Hossain); (2) "Chinese…
Descriptors: Blacks, Child Rearing, Cultural Influences, Developmental Psychology
Hesselbein, Frances, Ed.; Goldsmith, Marshall, Ed.; Beckhard, Richard, Ed.; Schubert, Richard F., Ed. – 1998
This book is a collection of 25 essays that explore what communities will look like in the future. They include: "Introduction: Civilizing the City" (Peter F. Drucker); (1) "The Paradox and Promise of Community" (Margaret J. Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers); (2) "Economic Community and Social Investment" (Lester C. Thurow); (3) "The…
Descriptors: Communications, Community, Community Change, Community Development
Download full textKeefe, Susan Emley, Ed. – 1988
In this book, 17 psychologists, anthropologists, social workers and others explore important theoretical and applied issues concerning the mental health of Appalachian people. Rejecting the view of Appalachia as an area dominated by a culture of poverty, these papers portray a strong regional culture based on family, community, and religion. This…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Delivery Systems
Wolfe, Susan J. – 1978
Studies in the development of sexist language can provide insights into diachronic change in word meanings. Since semantic features are intimately related to the cultural and social matrices they represent, semantic change can be predicted on the basis of cultural constants as well as cultural changes. Prehistoric cultures can be reconstructed by…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, Females
Family Research Council of America, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1987
Summaries of the keynote speech by Os Guiness and discussions on U.S. cultural trends in education, in child development, and among youth are included in this document. Guiness believes there has been a shift from an economic focus to one centered on cultural activities. He states that four current cultural trends are: (1) a sense of hollowness;…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Influences, Culture Conflict, Family Relationship
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This book aims to help educators improve their understanding of minority students within the American social context. It contains seven chapters, each written by different authors. The introductory chapter, "The Education of Language Minority Students: A Contextual Interaction Model" by C. Cortes, provides an overview of a theory for how the many…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education Programs, Cooperative Learning, Cultural Influences
Whiteman, Darrell L., Ed. – 1985
The topics of anthropologist-missionary relationships, theology and missiology, research methods and missionary contributions to ethnology, and missionary training and methods, along with specific case studies are presented. The 13 essays are: (1) "Prospects for a Better Understanding and Closer Cooperation between Anthropologists and…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Clergy, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences
Salamone, Frank A., Ed. – 1985
The topics of anthropologist-missionary relationships, theology and missiology, research methods and missionary contributions to ethnology, missionary training and methods, and specific case studies are presented. The ten essays are: (1) "An Ethnoethnography of Missionaries in Kalingaland" (Robert Lawless); (2) "Missionization and…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Clergy, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences
Steiner, Stanley F., Ed.; Krank, H. Mark, Ed.; McLaren, Peter, Ed.; Bahruth, Robert E., Ed. – 2000
This book contains 15 chapters, each by different authors, commenting and expanding on the educational philosophy and work of Paulo Freire. The following are included: "Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of Possibility" (Peter McLaren); "Studying the Media: What Makes Mainstream Media Mainstream" (Noam Chomsky); "Scientism as a Form…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Andragogy, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1957
The basic theme of this yearbook, "The Role of the Schools in the Improvement of Community Life," is open to a variety of interpretations. Many factors determine what role the schools will play in a particular country or area, and consequently, what part they may have in community improvement programs. Among the factors are the history…
Descriptors: Community Education, Instructional Materials, Foreign Countries, Educational Change
Althen, Gary, Ed.; And Others – 1981
Aspects of intercultural educational activity, research on learning, and implications for educational interchange, and case studies of the application of ideas from the intercultural communication field to work in international educational interchange are addressed in nine papers. Contents include: "Dynamics of Cross-cultural Adjustment: from…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Students, Communication Skills, Cross Cultural Training
McInerney, Dennis M., Ed.; Van Etten, Shawn, Ed. – 2001
This collection of papers explores sociocultural influences on motivation and learning across a broad range of settings and content areas. There are 16 papers in five sections. "Introduction" includes: (1) "Modern Education Needs Cross-Cultural Psychology" (Harry Triandis). Part 1, "The Motivation Context," includes:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, American Indians, Child Rearing
