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| Language: | en |
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1984
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED261099 |
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- Asian-American Media Skills Handbook. Haines, Roberta M., Comp. Asian Americans Asian Studies Chinese Culture Class Activities Cultural Activities Cultural Education Elementary Secondary Education Evaluation Criteria Geography Instruction Information Sources Learning Activities Library Skills Map Skills Skill Development This handbook is for teachers to use in the classroom and as a reference source for information about Asia and Asian-Americans. The handbook uses information about geography and culture to teach skills such as almanac, atlas, and encyclopedia use. Other student exercises include: how to sequence a Chinese fairy tale and present it to the class, how to research a Chinese holiday using various reference sources and how to plan its celebration, and how to give a slide presentation using Asian subject matter. The handbook includes a guide to evaluation of materials about Asian-Americans, a list of the countries included in the category "Asia," and a listing of Asian embassies, information services, and organizations in the United States. The handbook closes with listings of the artifacts contained in a "Chinese Traveling Trunk" and a "New Americans Traveling Trunk," available on loan to district teachers for use in enhancing understanding of Asian culture. There is also a 20 page bibliography arranged by country. (CG)