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Stensland, Anna Lee – 1976
"Indian Boyhood," by Charles Eastman; "Kaibah: Recollections of a Navajo Girlhood," by Kay Bennett and "The Education of Little Tree," by Forrest Carter are autobiographies that offer unique opportunities for upper elementary and junior high school students to understand the lifestyles and values of native Americans.…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians, Autobiographies
Prichard, Nancy S. – 1969
This bibliography and supplement on American ethnic writing provide extensive listings of materials by or about Afro-Americans, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, and Orientals. The areas covered are novels, biography, autobiography, poetry, drama, art, folklore, music, films, records, periodicals, anthologies, bibliographies, criticism,…
Descriptors: American Indians, Art, Audiodisc Recordings, Autobiographies
Rosenfelt, Deborah Silverton, Ed. – 1976
This annotated bibliography contains references to materials which emphasize the strengths and accomplishments of women. It is intended for high school teachers and students who want inexpensive supplementary readings by and about women. The referenced materials are about both well-known and unknown women who have struggled for physical or…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Anthologies, Autobiographies
Schwager, Tina; Schuerger, Michele – 2002
This book is designed to help teen girls discover what a job is really like from women doing what they love. Part 1 features stories of 22 women. From who they are and how they got there to why they love what they do, the real-life stories are intended to provide girls, age 11 and up, with inside information, inspiration, and goal-tracking tips to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autobiographies, Career Choice, Career Education
Florio-Ruane, Susan – 2001
This book argues for the importance of addressing the role of culture in the lives of student teachers. It explains how passionate dialogue in small groups about multicultural literature and autobiography can transform teachers' lives and practice, arguing for a broad and intellectual, yet practical and concrete, vision of teacher development in…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness, Diversity (Student)
Talsma, Valerie L. – 1996
This paper reports on a study that examined the effects of formative experiences on the attitudes of preservice elementary teachers towards science and science teaching. Students in the science sequence of an elementary teacher preparation program wrote autobiographical essays about their experiences in science. These essays (n=56) were analyzed…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Elementary Education, Hands on Science, Higher Education
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Eckert, Ruth E. – Journal of Higher Education, 1979
The development and contributions of Professor Ruth Eckert are presented in this autobiographical essay. Focus is on higher education as a field of graduate study and changes in higher education throughout this century. The author's experiences are set in the context of wider happenings in higher education. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, College Students, Educational Change, Educational Development
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Champagne, Audrey B.; Klopfer, Leopold E. – Science Education, 1979
This essay is the third in a series on innovators in the teaching of elementary-school science. Palmer's ideas and work on nature study and their relevance to children's education are described. His resume and a list of his publications are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Biological Sciences, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education
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Dyer, Michael P. – New England Journal of History, 1996
Observes a number of illustrations from a wide variety of whaling narratives and discusses the purposes and assumptions behind them. Considers the individual artists and their contributions. Francis Allyn Olmstead romanticized the profession while J. Ross Brown emphasized the sordid aspects of whaling life. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Artists, Autobiographies, Content Analysis
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Elbaz-Luwisch, Freema – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1997
Narrative research creates such political issues as validation of narrative knowledge, relationships of power and authority, and distinction between the public and private domains. Issues examined are the politics of research in a "narrative" mode, which challenges traditional research; issues of power in collaborative research…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, College Faculty, Collegiality, Educational Research
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Korzenik, Diana – Studies in Art Education, 1990
Questions gender-related assumptions affecting the theory and practice of art education histories. Challenges the great man theory of art education history. Advocates research approaches that analyze individual backgrounds and achievements. Offers the author's research experiences as a case study, examining areas of concern, personal motivations,…
Descriptors: Art Education, Autobiographies, Case Studies, Educational History
Bishop, Wendy – Technical Writing Teacher, 1989
Describes how technical writing teachers, by using a system of peer critiques, self evaluation, and portfolio grading, can use process activities (student literacy autobiographies, interviews with professional writers, and writing peer groups) to extend the range of activities in technical writing courses. (MM)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Class Activities, Grading, Higher Education
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Tsosie, Rebecca – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1988
Examines the writings of contemporary American Indian women with regard to Euro-American stereotypes and their own concepts of femininity and Indian identity. Relates these writings to the social history of American Indians, traditional beliefs, and the autobiographical experiences of early twentieth century Indian women. Contains 32 references.…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Literature, American Indians
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Lawler, Sally H.; Olson, Elizabeth A.; Chapleski, Elizabeth E. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1999
Describes the use of an autobiographical writing assignment to orient older, non-traditional students, and students in social work-related fields, to the library and its resources based on experiences in a graduate gerontology course at Wayne State University. Appendices include skill and values objectives and advanced research skills that were…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adult Students, Autobiographies, Educational Objectives
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Beard, Laura J. – Studies in American Indian Literatures, 2000
Discusses various definitions of the "testimonial" and characteristics that distinguish it from related literary genres. Examines autobiographical and testimonial literature by Native women of British Columbia, focusing on first-hand accounts of student experiences in Indian residential schools. Contains 29 references. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian History, American Indian Literature, Authors
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