Volume 2 1962 Contents
- Issue 1 October 1962
- LEADERSHIP IN ALASKAN NATIVE EDUCATION
Tom R. Hopkins [pp. 1-5]
An overview of the history of the Alaskan Native since 1867 to the present which focuses on the premise for change in Alaskan Native education. The article cites four general historical periods in Alaskan Native education: (1) Alaskan Natives and the Territory of Alaska, (2) Alaskan Natives and Christian missionaries, (3) Alaskan Natives and the U.S. Office of Education, (4) Alaskan Natives and the BIA. The author believes the present generation of Alaskan Natives will be judged and admitted to the dominant society according to their understanding of the modern world, "a world which is greatly influenced by the schools." * - WAYS OF WORKING WITH THE NAVAJOS WHO
HAVE NOT LEARNED THE WHITE MAN'S WAYS
Kathryn Polacca [pp. 6-16]
A discussion of characteristics and values which the Navajos consider important, and the relation of non-Indians working with Indians to these values. Note is made of values which differ for Indians and non-Indians. The article explores: Experiencing Differences of Opinion, Processes of Cultural Change Work Slowly, Difficulties With the English Language, Derogatory Remarks Are Usually Understood, Don't Ask Personal Questions, Be a Good Listener, Beware of MAYBE, Is (She) He Negative, Your Good Work Will Be Appreciated, Visiting the Hogan, Navajo Religious Ceremonies, At Time of Death, How Does An Expert Perform? The author believes that as more of us take the time to study, observe, share, give and try to know others, our intercultural relations will improve. - TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Grace Blossom [pp. 17-19]
A review of the basic principles of teaching a second language, with stress upon the importance of teaching the student to speak the language before he attempts to read it. According to the author, in any second language teaching situation three basic principles apply: listen, repeat, memorize. The author believes that just as the three-fold way is the way a child first learns to speak, so should it be the way to learn to speak a second language. The author recommends that errors should not be allowed to become habits "since it is almost impossible to break them once they become established." - VOCATIONAL INTEREST OF SELECTED INDIAN
COLLEGE STUDENTS AS MEASURED BY THE KUDER PREFERENCE RECORD
Ina Abrahams [pp. 20-24]
A report of a study in which each freshman and sophomore American Indian student at Arizona State University took the Kuder Preference Record Vocational Form C. According to the study, the lowest interest in all the results consistent-ly seemed to be in the mechanical and outdoor areas, while the highest seemed to be in the artistic, social service and clerical areas. The author believes that American Indian males may have incorporated the general white American value with respect to their interest in things scientific and their relative lack of interest in things clerical. - FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PREJUDICE TOWARD
INDIANS
Vernon D. Malan [pp. 25-31]
A study of the personal characteristics of residents of South Dakota. Comparative analyses are made between the amount of prejudice exhibited by a person, and selected personal characteristics. According to the article, the independent variables of the study were (1) structural - education, socio-economic status, income and age; (2) religiosity - extrinsic belief, participation in church activi-ties, orthodoxy; (3) personality - authoritarianism, status concern, conservatism, anomia, withdrawal and anti-social tendencies. The article includes the 10 conclusions of the author "in the study of prejudice toward Indians."
- Book Review
- LEADERSHIP IN ALASKAN NATIVE EDUCATION
- Issue 2 January 1963
- APACHE PARENTS AND VOCATIONAL CHOICE
Louis C. Bernardoni [pp. 1-8]
An article which presents a project designed to assess the role Apache parents play in assisting their male offspring to arrive at a vocational goal. According to the author, while finding that only 19 of the 51 boys had even discussed the subject, it must be concluded that Apache parents play only a minimal role in the process of vocational goal assistance. The author recommends that (1) the school evolve systems of communication with parents and (2) adult and community education projects should be executed to assist students in educational and vocational endeavors. - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN BYLAS
Steve Talbot; Helen Talbot [pp. 9-15]
A summary of activities that have been attempted to develop the community of Bylas, Arizona. The article specifically includes historical background, the community of Bylas today, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the United States Public Health Service, Tribal government, Bylas community, and the American Friends Service Committee. According to the authors, there is no evidence of any coordinated effort to resolve the community's problems, no effort to develop the whole community as a unit. - SOME IMPLICATIONS OF THE NAVAJO HEALTH
EDUCATION PROJECT FOR INDIAN EDUCATION
Paul R. Mico [pp. 16-26]
A discussion of conclusions drawn from the Navajo Health Education Project, which were relevant to health education. Cultural bases for conflicts are described, and necessary elements of a health education curriculum are listed. The article discusses causation of disease, motivation for utilization of medical care, perception, the role of information in Navajo discussion, the role of discussion in Navajo decision-making, curriculum planning, course content, health career development, in-service education for teachers, and research. The author concludes that health education in schools should be based on health needs and interests of youth, which are to be met by the home, community and society working cooperatively. - PERFORMANCE OF HOPI CHILDREN ON FOUR
INTELLIGENCE TESTS
Herbert D. Peters [pp. 27-31]
Results of a study designed to test the feasibility of assessing the intelligence of Hopi children with four instruments. Results of previous testing are also given. Children were tested using (1) the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, (2) the S.A.R. Primary Mental Abilities, (3) the California Test of Mental Maturity, and (4) the Otis Alpha and Beta. According to the author, it is possible to obtain a fair assessment of the Hopi child's intelligence with the Otis Alpha non-verbal and the WISC Performance scales.
- Book Review
- APACHE PARENTS AND VOCATIONAL CHOICE
- Issue 3 May 1963
- THE NEED FOR STUDENT RECORDS IN THE COUNSELING OF NAVAJO
STUDENTS
Edward Charles Hinckley [pp. 1-6]
A description of and rationale for a student background information sheet for Navajo students. The completed form would be placed in the student's cumulative folder and would provide teachers and counselors with information about the student's home, family, economic status, and recreation. - CHURCH-STATE CONFLICT: A LITTLE-KNOWN
PART OF THE CONTINUING CHURCH-STATE CONFLICT FOUND IN EARLY INDIAN
EDUCATION
Fredric Mitchell [pp. 7-14]
Initially presents a discussion of Federal money distributed to churches to operate church schools on Indian Reservations between 1819 and 1895. It later outlines a conflict between the then Federal Indian Affairs Office and the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions after the funds were cut. - THIRD GRADERS AND READING DICTIONARIES
Alice Crater; Annis Flake; Ethel Mills [pp. 15-17]
A discussion of a dictionary (prepared by the reading teacher) which contains new words introduced in reading lessons. Each word is defined using words which the child has learned in previous readers. This is especially helpful for bilingual children or those with a limited vocabulary. Includes an example from the dictionary which accompanies a standard 32 reader and an example from the test booklet developed to accompany the dictionaries. - ON VALUES
Charles E. Minton [pp. 19-24]
An essay which refers heavily to the values the author believes are expressed in Black Elk speaks: the life story of a holy man of the Oglala Sioux. The essay was extracted from an untitled address given by the author at the Fourth Annual American Indian Education Conference at Arizona State University. According to the author, some values change while others do not; the latter being called "lasting values." - THE TEACHING OF GREETINGS
Jan Abbott [pp. 25-29]
A guide to teaching everyday greetings to non-English speaking students. Teaching techniques and a sample lesson plan are included. Also addressed are "Choral Response," "Pattern Practice," and "Examples of Language Patterns for Active Control."
- Book Review
- THE NEED FOR STUDENT RECORDS IN THE COUNSELING OF NAVAJO
STUDENTS
* Page numbers refer to location in the original published version of the article.
