Autobiography in Multicultural Classrooms: Bridging Expressivism and Social Constructionism.

Allison, Libby

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ERIC Number: EJ508192

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Publication Date: 1995

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Autobiography in Multicultural Classrooms: Bridging Expressivism and Social Constructionism.

Allison, Libby

English in Texas, v26 n3 p37-41 Spr 1995

Presents a teaching strategy that bridges expressivism and social constructionism. Discusses finding the sociopolitical and the cultural in the personal and describes seven steps centered on storytelling and autobiographical writing by which students connect their cultural backgrounds, their own individual ideas and values, and those of mainstream society. (SR)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, Class Activities, Cultural Differences, Higher Education, Multicultural Education, Personal Narratives, Political Influences, Socioeconomic Influences, Story Telling, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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