This bibliography of desegregation and inservice education literature was developed by the WIEDS (Ways to Improve Education in Desegregated Schools) Project in Austin, Texas. This bibliography is said to be a by-product of research done on successful desegregation/integration strategies which could be applied to the planning of staff and…

The population of the Republic of the Philippines is largely composed of common racial stock except for a small minority of ethnic Chinese. Ethnic differences are largely on the basis of language and religion. Over 90 percent of the people are Christians, mostly Roman Catholics, approximately 5 percent are Muslims, and the remainder adhere to the…

This handbook delineates the planning necessary for the development of a program of multicultural education, a concept defined as the recognition of the value of all people in their racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and physical differences. Included are discussions of options (either student or curriculum-oriented) in developing multicultural…

While existing research suggests that schools have only indirect effects on students' racial and political attitudes, the social and demographic characteristics of desegregated classrooms may produce certain normative and behavioral outcomes which encourage children to accept human diversity encountered in concrete situations. This pattern of…

The development of social science terminology about ethnicity in the United States is traced from colonial times to the present, and conflict among ethnic groups is examined in relation to contemporary problems in the suburbs of New York. Early in U.S. history, immigrating ethnic groups were thought to contribute to the melting pot character of…

The first step in combatting segregation is the integration of a few members of a disadvantaged group into a more advantaged group. At this stage integration is partial and some individuals are left behind. Previous research on the reactions of those left behind has produced two contradictory patterns, i.e., partial integration increases…

Research shows that social class is a more important variable in determining educational achievement than race. Schools which provide a middle class milieu, therefore, will offer the best opportunities for achievement for Negro students. Consequently, the movement toward decentralization, which may effectively curtail integration, may further…

The term gatekeepers in the context of this study is used to describe an individual who acts as a link between Spanish Americans and the urban culture system by introducing Spanish Americans to situations in which they can become socialized to Anglo urban roles. A sample of 73 gatekeepers in the city of Denver, Colorado, was selected on a…

Modern society as it has evolved is fragmented, but its ever increasing complexity has developed so many interfaces that reintegration has become mandatory. Cable television (CATV) can serve as an integrating force which can help members of the community to pool their resources in a variety of problem-solving efforts. This can only happen,…

Inequities and injustices are not happenstance in America, but rather, exist as a way of life for many minority groups. All too often communication, understanding, and appreciation is lacking among diverse groups. It is suggested here that the need for education in intergroup relations is greatest in predominantly white communities and, moreover,…

Instructional group settings within the mainstream class were compared for 45 learning disabled and 45 non-learning disabled students in an effort to document differential instructional settings used for mainstream children. No group difference was demonstrated for lecture/presentation or seatwork settings. (HOD/Author)

The acculturation of two ethnic groups in Oklahoma was compared. Hispanics seemed to be more assimilated than Southeast Asians. Both groups were more assimilated in their work places and residences than in friendships. Ethnic networking reduced assimilation. Biculturalism was the most satisfactory form of acculturation, followed by assimilation,…

About 2.5 million immigrant students in US schools between the ages of 5 and 14 have limited English proficiency. Ways of meeting these students' educational and social needs are outlined with examples from schools having successful special programs. The importance of being flexible and looking for alternatives as well as identifying the student's…

Maintains that the deep social division between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland is mirrored and perpetuated by the existence of separate school systems. Reviews proposals which attempt to use the schools to overcome long-term religious prejudice and conflict. Concludes by examining the potential of projects requiring inter-school…

Examines participation and nonparticipation of Black youths in the labor force from a social and psychological perspective. Includes a discussion of the impact of minimum wage, cultural differences, job training programs, and discrimination at the workplace on Black youth unemployment. The problem requires racial and institutional cooperation.…