Journal of American Indian Education
Abstracts — 1982

#329
"ENLIGHTEN MY MIND * . . . " EXAMINING THE LEARNING PROCESS THOUGH NATIVE AMERICANS' WAYS
Paul Marashio Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 2-10, Feb. 1982
An examination of traditional Native Americans' perspective toward teaching and learning. Topics discussed include: (1) who are teachers? (2) what are the instructional techniques? (3) how do the instructional techniques foster learning? (4) what is learned? (5) what model for learning evolves and how can it be applied to contemporary education?

#330
EVALUATING SPEECH-LANGUAGE SKILLS IN PAPAGO INDIAN CHILDREN
Kathryn A. Bayles; Gail A. Harris Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 11-20, Feb. 1982

A presentation of screening results, patterns of English usage, and differentiation of speech-language disorders from dialectical differences of 583 children on the Papago reservation. The authors recommend that seeking assistance of a Native American who is bilingual in English and the tribal language may be a useful strategy to assist clinicians in developing an appreciation of the differences in language acquisition patterns among children who are monolingual in their tribal language.

#331
COYOTE'S EYES: NATIVE COGNITION STYLES
Terry Tafoya Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 21-33, Feb. 1982

The author attempts to explain the story involving Coyote's eyes. From the story he extracts the development of certain cognitive schemes and establishes methods for Piaget's assimilation and accommodation. The author includes a discussion of the circle as associated with Indian tribal philosophy and believes that legends and stories form the basis for traditional teaching paradigms which are not recognized as the same style of teaching one discovers in "school."

#332
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BILINGUAL INSTRUCTION WITH CHEROKEE INDIAN STUDENTS
Herbert L. Bacon; Gerald D. Kidd; Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 34-43, Feb. 1982
John J. Seaberg

Presents findings of a study designed to determine if eighth grade reading and mathematics scores of Cherokee Indian students who received bilingual instruction in grades one through five were significantly different from the reading and mathematics achievement scores of comparable eighth grade Cherokee Indian students who did not receive instruction. The authors included a five-item list of recommendations based on the conclusions of their study.

#333
BRAIN HEMISPHERIC FUNCTIONS AND THE NATIVE AMERICAN
Allen Chuck Ross Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 2-5, May 1982

Focuses on the discussion of the linear, or left brain orientation, of the American educational system's ideals and identifies the inappropriateness of using the orientation with the American Indian student. According to the author, it has been determined that traditional American Indians are more dominant in right hemisphere thinking which may also be a reason for the psychic phenomenon and miracle healing performed by spiritual people.

#334
TOUCH A CHILD - THEY ARE MY PEOPLE: WAYS TO TEACH AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN
Margot M. Le Brasseur; Ellen S. Freark Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 6-12, May 1982

Promotes the utilization of inter- and intra-tribal cultural activities within a classroom setting for specific days of the school year. A brief discussion of curricular possibilities is presented with specific tribal representations from many areas of the United States. The article covers tribally operated schools, Indian education in public schools, research on American Indian culture, traditional Indian values and a 12-item list of teaching strategies for Indian students.

#335
SCIENCE FOR THE NATIVE ORIENTED CLASSROOM
Murray R. Smith Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 13-17, May 1982

Presents a method by science in the classroom which through the utilization of scientific inquiry, may help Indian students acquire the necessary educational skills in a classroom. The article discusses the measuring of observations, science as utilizing 'knowledge base' and astronomy as a neglected field. The author believes many science topics could be altered so that Native American students could become aware of their past and present culture.

#336
TO BE OR NOT TO BE: COUNSELING WITH AMERICAN INDIAN CLIENTS
Jim Bransford Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 18-22, May 1982

Discusses counseling and the need for counselors of Indian people who possess a certain character trait rather than a degree of Indian blood. The article also discusses the white, middle-class syndrome and the nuclear family as counselors. The author believes counselors must be trustworthy, must be able to select appropriate counseling techniques and must recognize the behavioristic model, rather than any psychoanalytic, humanistic or existential model, as a model preferred by many American Indian students.

#337
TEACHING ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS IN MINNESOTA PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Bruce Burnes Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 1-6, Oct. 1982

Compares the data found in the investigator's study of 1973 with that found in the 1981 study. Teacher preparation, materials, methods, curriculum, and human relations training related to the teaching of American Indian students is examined. The author concludes that materials written about Native peoples are better meeting the needs of teachers than those in 1973, teachers in 1981 felt the materials reflected more honesty than those in 1973, a majority of teachers still felt inadequately prepared to teach about American Indians, teachers felt their human relations training was of great value, and a slight majority of teachers felt that human relations training was of little or no value when teaching about American Indians.

#338
PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY ANGLO, HISPANIC AND NAVAJO INDIAN WOMEN COLLEGE STUDENTS
Marilyn B. Fleming Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 7-17, Oct. 1982

Examines whether there is any relationship between problems experienced and ethnicity of Anglo, Hispanic and Navajo Indian women while attending college. The author concludes that of the top 27 problems cited by 95% of the students only one had a relationship with ethnicity, that of being overweight. Also, according to the article, the three "troublesome problem areas" having a relationship with ethnicity were GPA scores, curriculum and teaching procedures, and health and physical development.

#339
TOWARDS A NEW IMAGE OF AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN: THE RENEWING POWER OF THE FEMININE
Marie Annette Jaimes Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 18-32, Oct. 1982

An article focusing on the reasons why Indian women apparently do not care to "play a part" in the continuous drama between the female and male domination struggle from the American Indian women's traditional past as well as from current trends that emphasize the collective themes matriarchy, androgyny, and spiritual unity among native men and women. The focus of the article is from the Indian women's perspective along with contributions from their non-Indian sisters. The author believes that the spiritual love and philosophy that is still within many of our Indian women, in contrast to the Euroamerican cynicism and mistrust among the sexes, can contribute to the collective unity and power with their non-Indian sister, which is awe-inspiring in its hopes and potential for the future of man and womankind.