Iroquois Corn In a Culture-Based Curriculum (Suny Series, The Social Context of Education) (Suny Series, Social Context of Education) [Paperback]

Carol Cornelius (Author)

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Series: Suny Series, Social Context of Education | Publication Date: December 7, 1998

Carol Cornelius offers a new culture-based framework that provides a way to research and develop curricula based on respect of the diverse cultures of this nation. Using the Haudenosaunee culture as an example, Cornelius examines the source and reasons for the prevailing stereotypes about American Indians and explains how those stereotypes became the standard curriculum taught in America. She uses the components of world view and how it structures a way of life - the interaction of corn and culture, the dynamic aspect of Haudenosaunee culture, and the contemporary role of corn - to weave the interdependent, holistic, interdisciplinary framework for culture-based curriculum. Using this conceptual model, teachers can develop a culturally sensitive curriculum on any culture. The book therefore fills a void for teachers who want to utilize a multicultural approach in their classroom, but don't know how to begin the process.

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About the Author

Carol Cornelius, Oneida/Mahican, Ph.D. is Area Manager of the Oneida Cultural Heritage Department, Oneida Nation. She is the author of Six Nations Series and coauthor, with Jose Barreiro, of Knowledge of the Elders, The Iroquois Condolence Cane Tradition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: State University of New York Press (December 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791440281
• ISBN-13: 978-0791440285
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,073,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all educators!, June 29, 2000

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This review is from: Iroquois Corn In a Culture-Based Curriculum (Suny Series, The Social Context of Education) (Suny Series, Social Context of Education) (Paperback)

Dr. Cornelius' book is an excellant resource for those wanting to portray the truth about Native Americans. Her book concentrates on the Iroqouis Nation, but the message is universal. As a future educator, I have used her book to analyze the material presented in text books and other resources.