Cultural Congruence, Ethnicity and Fused Biculturalism: Zuni and Torres Strait.

Osborne, Barry

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ERIC Number: EJ394120

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Publication Date: 1989

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Cultural Congruence, Ethnicity and Fused Biculturalism: Zuni and Torres Strait.

Osborne, Barry

Journal of American Indian Education, v28 n2 p7-20 Jan 1989

Finds that, among five Zuni and Anglo primary teachers in Zuni Pueblo, ethnic group membership did not determine the extent of culturally congruent teaching behaviors. Suggests that ethnicity goes beyond mere ascription to encompass life experiences, language fluency, and cultural expertise. Contains 24 references. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Anglo Americans, Biculturalism, Classroom Research, Elementary School Teachers, Ethnicity, Ethnography, Multicultural Education, Primary Education, Teacher Behavior, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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