The document contains materials prepared for a workshop designed to foster cross-cultural understanding in junior high school teachers. It is presented in six sections. Section I defines several key concepts such as culture, racism, ethnic diversity, stereotype, pluralism, ethnic encapsulization, and types of teaching styles and dialects. Suggested activities for teaching cross-cultural understanding are also included. Section II contains summaries of group activities and workshop presentations; a list of teacher perceived needs and problems; a review of multicultural programs and resources in Arlington, Virginia; summaries of discussions on the black student's experience; and culture and communication. Section III topics include Afro-American communication, Black History facts, Hispanic learners and Anglo teachers, Korean and Vietnamese learners, and literature by the Afro-American. Section IV presents methods for learning more about foreign-born students, analyzing children's books for racism and sexism, using culture consultants, and counseling. Section V offers sample curriculum materials: a study guide to the Smithsonian exhibit, A Nation of Nations; a sample unit illustrating ways to use sports, music, and graphics to teach multicultural concepts; ways to use myths, legends, and folk ballads; and television as a resource for cross-cultural understanding. The final section is an annotated bibliography of evaluation criteria, curriculum development guidelines, bibliographies, teacher evaluation methods, background materials, communication and curriculum materials, and teaching strategies. (KC)