Culturally Sensitive Strategies for Violence Prevention

Discusses cultural influences on behavior, theoretical assumptions about culturally diverse students, and culturally sensitive behavior management strategies that educators might consider in their efforts to curtail school violence. The strategies are intended to be culture-specific and culture-fair...

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Published in:Multicultural education (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 2000-07, Vol.7 (4), p.10
Main Author: Duhaney, Laurel M. Garrick
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Behavior Problems
Cultural Influences
Diversity (Student)
Educational Environment
Elementary Secondary Education
Family Involvement
Moral Development
Multicultural Education
Risk Reduction
Rural Schools
Student Behavior
Student Empowerment
Teacher Role
Violence
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Summary:Discusses cultural influences on behavior, theoretical assumptions about culturally diverse students, and culturally sensitive behavior management strategies that educators might consider in their efforts to curtail school violence. The strategies are intended to be culture-specific and culture-fair, to humanize school environments, and to encourage a sense of community and collective responsibility. (SM)
ISSN:1068-3844