Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 191-193
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Book review of: Voices Under One Sky: Contemporary Native Literature by Trish Fox Roman (Editor). Reviewer recommends for use in grades 10-12 and introductory Aboriginal Literature at university level.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 37, no. 1, Special Issue - Part I, Fall, 1997, pp. [16-44]
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Questionnaire results show gaps between recommended practices and actual practices, suggesting that partnerships need to be formed to bridge that gap .
The Reading Teacher, vol. 50, no. 7, April 1997, pp. 576-584
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Discusses the Menominee Indian School District's development of a new curriculum and their efforts to involve parents and build trust in the community.
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 61, no. 1, The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students ..., Autumn, 1983, pp. 49-66
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Discusses the elements involved in the development of a curriculum and the future consequences of its use.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 37, no. 1, Special Issue - Part I, Fall, 1997, pp. [7-15]
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Authors of Collected Wisdom: American Indian Education describe their rationale for using story-based reporting of findings rather than the more traditional methods.
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 61, no. 1, The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students ..., Autumn, 1983, pp. 86-108
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Discusses several components of cross-cultural teachers: identification and criteria of effective teachers and the important knowledge to have.
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 1997, pp. 125-138
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Contends that the children in family-based bicultural classes had fewer late, absent and dropout behaviours when compared to students in mainstream classes.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 535-544
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Author reports findings of a study from the University of Alaska Fairbanks which articulates issues of professor-student relationship as a significant factor in the success of students.
Review of Research in Education, vol. 1997, 22, pp. 113-194
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Discusses the shift from assimilationist efforts in education to efforts to revitalize Native languages and cultures in support of an approach that values both Native and Western knowledge.