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EJ379981 EA522698

Title: Working Effectively with Asian Immigrant Parents.
Author(s): Lee, Esther Yao
Source: Phi Delta Kappan, v70 n3 p223-25 Nov 1988
Publication Date: 1988
Language: English
Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Journal Announcement: CIJAPR1989

As the largest, most culturally diverse group of legal U.S. immigrants, Asian-Americans defy stereotypes. Before involving Asian parents, educators need to reexamine their own feelings, prejudices, and expectations concerning these parents. Understanding Asians' unique social, cultural, and personality traits will aid communication efforts. (MLH)

Descriptors: *Asian Americans; *Cultural Differences; Elementary Secondary Education; *Immigrants; *Parent Participation; *Personality © STraits; *Racial Attitudes