This paper analyzes the study of mathematics in bilingual and bicultural environments including cultural and teaching impact., particularly in the Mexican-American communities.: games, cooking, telling time, bookkeeping number stories.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, 1980, $ 55.95
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine and analyze the uses of mathematics in bilingual/bicultural environments, with specific applications as well as in specific communities.
Because of the Supreme Court decision (1974 Lau vs. Nichols) bilingual education is now mandatory (McNichols 111-15). Mathematics is an ever present, recurring part of daily life. This provides an excellent opportunity for the inclusion of bilingual/bicultural aspects in mathematics.
Because of this decision it now becomes essential to train bilingual teachers in all academic subjects and at all academic levels, including preschool. The states of California, New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Arizona, Illinois, New York, Maine, Connecticut, and Colorado are "working toward ... "
Legal responsibility to students. Looks at issues of immunity, student safety, free speech, searches & seizures, sexual abuse & harassment, discipline and biculturalism.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 37 sources, 1997, $ 103.95
From the Paper " LEGAL LIABILITIES OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
This research paper deals with the legal liabilities of school administrators, primarily school board superintendents, principals and assistant principals to third parties. The emphasis is on the public schools through grade K-12. Traditionally, school board administrators were largely insulated under state law from liability. Since the 1970s, the liability exposure of school districts, school administrators and teachers has exponentially expanded. Largely due to the effects of various forms of federal intervention in the public schools and the creation and enforcement of private federal causes of action against them, the task of school administration has become highly legally intensive and the relationship between public school officials and students and parents has become much more.."
This paper discusses aspects of personnel management with both public and private employers in the international sector: Biculturalism, wages, politics and nationalism as relevant influences on problems and policies of international firms.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, 1979, $ 87.95
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to discuss aspects of personnel management with regards to both public and private employers in the international sector. Since the field of personnel management is so broad, the research will discuss aspects of personnel which are of special concern to international agencies and employers. Among these will include: biculturalism, establishment of wage and benefit levels, problems of adjustment, political considerations and management attitudes.
In order to discuss the special aspects of personnel management in the international sector, a brief overview of personnel practices in U.S. corporations is presented as follows.
Selection Process: Within major U.S. corporations, the personnel function is a centralized one. Even in a company which espouses decentralized management, such as IBM, centralizes the ... "
From the Paper "Bicultural/Bilingual Education for the Special Education Student
Introduction
The 1980 Census (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1984) reports that 79 million school-age children are non-native English speakers; of these, 12 percent or approximately 948,000 children are also believed to have special education needs. Bilingual/Bicultural Special Education (individually designed special education programs which use the home language and culture of students as instructional foundation) is designed to meet the needs of these students.
The purpose of this report is to describe the contemporary status of Bicultural/Bilingual education for the special education student in America. To this end, the report reviews six areas of pertinent research related to the bilingual special..."
This paper describes how power is established in cultures and the role it plays in the distribution of resources, both economic and cultural/educational.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 44.95
Abstract This paper provides a power analysis of American culture from the perspective of Korean-American and African-American bicultural communities in Los Angeles. Theu author points out the multicultural power organizations in university settings.
Abstract The Expo 67 Fair was celebrated in Canada's Centennial year and became a symbol of Canadian bilingualism, biculturalism (recently introduced federal policies) and unity. This widely accepted image does not accord with developments in Canadian culture and society in the subsequent decade.
Abstract This paper examines the complex nature of treatment of alcohol dependence. The paper explores what supports an empirically based intervention and the factors that impact on the interpretation of the evidence for an intervention. Cognitive behavioral therapy is discussed in relation to the treatment of alcoholism and its strengths and considerations are described. The New Zealand context of the factors impacting on the treatment of alcoholism is reviewed and related to known programs concerning the intervention of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Outline
Introduction
What Makes an Empirically Supported Intervention?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The New Zealand Context of Interventions of Alcoholism
Areas of Knowledge Requiring Further Research
Conclusions
From the Paper "Alcohol closely followed by cannabis is the main drug of abuse in New Zealand with, to a much lesser degree, hallucinogens, stimulants, and opioids. (Huriwai 2002) Interventions utilized in the treatment of alcoholism are diverse and well documented in the literature. Several studies have explored the success and comparison of these interventions. A theme within the literature is the complexity of researching interventions in the area of mental health and alcohol and other drug use. Evidence based medicine is considered the goal of health research. It is through this research that health professionals seek to make decisions about the care provided for the consumer of health services. (Williams and Garner 2002) It can clearly be seen from the literature that for an intervention to be considered empirically supported it would require more than a single or limited group of studies. (Harari 2001)"
Abstract This paper studies "Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston and "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, both of which deal with the issue of cultural identity. The paper shows how in these stories the female protagonists seek equilibrium between their Chinese heritage and their emerging American identities. The paper details the journey to self-discovery each of the women travel and then compares points of similarity between the two novels. Ultimately, the paper concludes that both focus on the mother-daughter relationship as a parable for the process of acclimation. In both "Warrior" and "Luck Club", the paper shows how the daughters' experience symbolizes the cohesion of past and present and represents the direction for the future.
From the Paper "The protagonist is continually at odds with her mother because she insists that the narrator play the traditional role of a submissive daughter. The mother also believes that the narrator will join a company of wives and slaves, but ironically she teaches her the song of the woman warrior Fa Mu Lan. Through time the narrator learns valuable lessons from her mother and at moments has admiration for her. Maturity and growth enable the narrator to overcome her fears of China and her family. The American culture made her life less complex and much more simplistic. Along with simplicity, the narrator may have lost some vitality due to the artificial atmosphere of the American culture. She eventually achieves her own cultural identity blending both her Chinese background and her American future."
