Describes concepts from social anthropology as confirming the traditional role and skills of the counselor--warm, emphatic, interpersonal communicator. Proposes counselors take comfort in the speculation that they actually serve the long-term needs of society, but that helping professionals should also be concerned about accountability. (JAC)

Reports the preferences and attitudes held by English- speaking primary school children in Hawaii toward Hawaiian Creole English (HCE) and Standard English (SE). Findings indicated that, while those from a lower socioeconomic strata initially favored HCE, SE was preferred by all by the end of grade 2. (PMJ)

This study compared state disparities in the diagnosis of students with learning disabilities. It found that state prevalence of learning disability was moderately explained by demographic and sociopolitical factors (unlike four common physical disabilities) and that these same factors strongly predicted the extent of mainstreaming and the size of…

Questions whether the expansion of English and other dominant languages, an intrinsic part of contemporary globalization, serves to encourage and promote other languages and cultures or the reverse. Argues that there is overwhelming evidence of linguicide, with speakers of "world languages" as active agents in the demise of other…

Recent proposals for including service-learning in teacher education focus on challenging teachers' assumptions about traditional modes of schooling. Also seen is the need to involve preservice teachers in projects centered on needs of children and youth; sensitize them to changes in demographic and social contexts of schooling consistent with…

Defines civic literacy in the context of technical education as the need to understand the larger social contexts in which technologies exist. Reviews current social changes which make civic literacy imperative and describes model courses incorporating such efforts. Describes a national curriculum development project to integrate civic literacy…

Explores the salient theoretical ideas and practical applications surrounding issues regarding diversity, including certain assumptions related to the Western worldview or the accepted frame of reference in American counseling. Western assumptions are contrasted with various divergent cultural perspectives, current training concerns are noted, and…

Explores applications of somatics to school and university curricula, addressing somatic knowledge as content and methodology in dance education, proposing strategies for bringing the body back into dance and dance curricula, exploring cultural diversity issues within dance and somatic education, and concluding that somatic knowledge and practice…

Examines sex roles among five Native American groups: the Montagnais-Naskapis of eastern Labrador, Navajos, Eskimos, Iroquois, and Plains Indians. Discusses the economic and social influences on gender roles in these cultures, and the effects of postcolonial historical forces. Contains 49 references. (SV)

Examines pattern of mental abilities exhibited by first-grade, Israeli-born children whose parents emigrated from Europe, Iraq, North Africa, and Yemen. Results indicate that the groups of culturally different children tended to exhibit different patterns of cognitive abilities. Concludes that historical-cultural background of a population has a…

Examined cohort replacement explanation of secular changes in parental socialization values, based on surveys of metropolitan area in 1958, 1971, and 1983 which revealed a significant change in parental values with greater preference for autonomy for children and less preference for obedience. Cohorts born since 1930 tended more to prefer autonomy…

Discusses a proposed interconnectedness between the ecologies of ethnic minority families, adaptive strategies, socialization goals, and child development outcomes. (PCB)

The article presents general information on the history, cultures, and languages of the major Asian/Pacific immigrant and refugee groups. Knowledge required to become a cross-cultural communicator is outlined, including professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes; knowledge of cultures, languages, and discourse styles; and knowledge of family…

Contends that the increasingly central role of imagery in contemporary society calls for the development of a pedagogy emphasizing critical media literacy. Using examples from print advertisements for cigarettes, argues the need for cognitive competencies to withstand the onslaught of media messages, empowering individuals to become autonomous,…

Describes impact of familial variables on alcohol use among rural youth. Examines Ohio data regarding family structure, parental drinking problems, and youth drinking. Data suggest student perceptions of parental drinking problems are related to family structure. Recommends health education and counseling program development. (Author/TES)