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ERIC TITLE NUMBER: ED065403 AUTHOR: Sussna, Frances
TITLE: Some Concepts of a Multi-Culture Curriculum.
YEAR PUBLISHED: 1970
NOTE: 7 p.
ABSTRACT: Ten fundamental concepts of a multi-Cultural
nature are outlined to help classroom teachers acquaint
children with the knowledge that they affect both character
and the destiny of the ethnic group to which they belong
and, moreover, of society at large. It is important that
children understand at an early age the concepts that
people are in many ways different, the same, and
individually unique; that ethnic groups offer both cultural
diversity and conformity; and that each group has an
evolving identity.
The concept of empathy towards others is conveyed on an
individual and group basis. Intergroup relations is another
important concept, inasmuch as the building of positive
relations among individuals and groups is a constant
challenge. The concept of racism is introduced in the hope
that children will understand the legacy and manifestations
of racism helping them to deal with racial problems.
Knowing yourself, the last concept, is a principle that is
applicable to an individual and to groups and is a life
time goal. (SJM)
KEY DESCRIPTORS: Cross-Cultural-Studies;
Cultural-Awareness;
Cultural-Differences; Elementary-Education; Ethnic-Groups;
Minority-Groups
KEY DESCRIPTORS: *Cultural-Interrelationships; *Cultural
Pluralism; *Ethnic-Studies; *Fundamental-Concepts; *Human
Relations
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