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Publication Date: 1990
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Cooperative Pluralism: Moving from "Me" to "We."
Nakagawa, Mako; Pang, Valerie Ooka
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v2 n4 p9-11 Mar-Apr 1990
Suggest that teaching children about the interdependence of the world's peoples will enhance their understanding of other groups and improve their cooperation with them. Emphasizes a "we" approach to social studies, rather than simply teaching ethnic and cultural differences. Includes instruction for class activities. Provides lessons to teach concepts related to multicultural education, democratic education, and cooperative learning. (NL)
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Cooperative Learning, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism, Democratic Values, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups, Global Approach, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Instructional Development, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Strategies, Multicultural Education, Social Studies, Social Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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