scholarly journals Some tentative comments on the black manager in a white world

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 103-108
Author(s):  
Linda Human
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Black Managers ◽  
Research Programmes ◽  
Black Manager ◽  
Culture Education

This paper argues that, with respect to the black manager in a white world, our theories, methodologies and research programmes have tended to concentrate on behaviour and frequency at the expense of experience and meaning, with the result that we may have failed to isolate some of the reasons for the underperformance of some black managers within white organizations. Investigation of both behaviour and experience suggests that underperformance may be associated as much with the marginal position of the black manager as with culture, education and discrimination. Therefore - apart from solutions to the problems associated with blatant or obtrusive cultural differences (such as language), apart from the problems associated with an educational system grossly inferior to that of Whites and apart from solutions to problems associated with discrimination - solutions must also be found to the problems associated with the peculiar situation in which the black manager finds himself. In other words, an attempt must be made to reduce the inconsistencies, ambiguities and conflicts with which black managers are faced. Some potential solutions to the problems confronted by black managers are suggested.In die artikel word aangevoer dat, wat die swart bestuurder in 'n wit wereld betref, ons teoriee, metodologiee en navorsingsprogramme geneig was om te konsentreer op gedrag en frekwensie ten koste van ervaring en betekenis. Die benadering mag veroorsaak het dat ons sommige van die redes vir die onderprestasie van sommige swart bestuurders binne blanke organisasies, nie behoorlik geisoleer het nie. Ondersoek van sowel gedrag as ervaring dui aan dat onderprestasie in net so 'n groot mate met die marginale posisie van die swart bestuurder mag verband hou, as met kultuur, opleiding en diskriminasie. Dus - naas oplossings vir die probleme wat verband hou met blatante of opvallende kultuurverskille (soos taal), naas probleme met 'n onderwysstelsel wat merkbaar minderwaardig is teenoor die van Blankes en naas oplossings vir probleme wat met diskriminasie verband hou - moet oplossings ook gevind word vir die probleme wat te doen het met die besondere situasie waarin die swart bestuurder hom bevind. Met ander woorde, 'n poging moet aangewend word om die teenstrydighede, dubbelsinnighede en konflikte waarteenoor die swart bestuurder te staan kom, te verminder. Sommige potensiele oplossings vir die probleme wat swart bestuurders moet konfronteer, word voorgestel.

scholarly journals Formação docente: exercício da coexistência de práticas que valorizem as diferenças culturais

Horizontes ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solange Martins Oliveira Magalhães
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Social Rights ◽  
Cultural Scripts ◽  
The World ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Teachers Training ◽  
Culture Education ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

Resumo A sala de aula é lugar de sentidos e significados que atravessam tudo aquilo que é social. É espaço onde se estabelece o diálogo com as coisas do mundo, com a dinâmica dos grupos, e com diversos fundamentos teóricos ligados a diferentes projetos, que vão desde a transformação dos sujeitos, por meio da educação, à transformação do mundo, através dos sujeitos educados. A partir de uma concepção de educação que reclama por um processo de “democratização da cultura”, buscou-se valorizar os roteiros culturais dos alunos do curso de formação de professores – Pedagogia da Terra/UFG. O foco central foi estimular, nos cursos de formação docente, a participação de alunos e professores no exercício da tolerância e coexistência de práticas que valorizem as diferenças culturais. A valorização da relação cultura-educação fez parte do processo, ajudou no exercício da coletividade, via emancipação e afirmação de direitos sociais, no entendimento e apropriação das demandas culturais dos estudantes ligados à Via Campesina.Palavras-chave: Relação Cultura-educação; Diferenças Culturais; Diversidade cultural. Teacher training: exercise of practices coexistence that value cultural differences AbstractThe classroom is a place of senses and meanings that cross everything that is social. It is space in which it is established a dialogue with the things of the world, with group dynamics, and several theoretical foundations linked to different projects ranging from transformation of the subjects through education, the transformation of the world through the educated subjects. From a conception of education that calls for a process of "democratization of culture", it was aimed to enhance the cultural scripts of students, teachers training course- Earth Pedagogy/UFG. The central focus was to stimulate in teacher training courses attended by students and teachers the exercise of tolerance and coexistence practices that value cultural differences. The appreciation of culture-education relationship was part of the process, and helped in the exercise of the community, via empowerment and affirmation of social rights, in understanding and appropriation of cultural demands of thestudents related to country culture.Keywords: Relation culture-education; Cultural differences; Cultural diversity.

Asas-Asas Pengembangan Kurikulum Pendidikan Islam Multikultural

KUTTAB ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-214
Author(s):  
Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Culture Education ◽  
As If

Basically education is an instrument for humans use to advance their civilization and culture. education is always running and developing in line with human life. Islamic education as an education actvity which is colored by the spirit and values of Islam will also develop during the life of members of islam comunity. Changes and developments in Islamic education seem so fast, whereas the life of today's society as if we live without division and distance as the impact of globalization. it gives the impression that the cultural differences of one society with others will be apparent. The apparent differences will be a time bomb that will explode in time, further leads to disharmony in society or cultural clashes. In the meantime Islamic education must be able to enter space building an educational model that develops multicultural values such as tolerance, fair education and education that uphold the value of equality. Therefore, to develop this educational model needs to touch the curriculum as the heart of education. as we know that in developing the curriculum requires principles such as theological, philosophical, juridical and sociological principles in order to the development is not uprooted from the basic values of Islamic education

Lifelong Learning in the Environment of Cultural Institution and its Value

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-43
Author(s):  
Lenka Hlavičková
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Specific Field ◽  
Cultural Institution ◽  
Culture Education

The paper sets a task to stress the potential of Culture Education in the process of Lifelong Learning. Some of the educational activities of cultural institutions will be presented. The text also pays attention to specific functions of culture in human life and Culture Education will be introduced as a specific field that has an unexceptionable position in contemporary educational system as well as a long tradition, although its potential has rather been neglected so far.

scholarly journals Kajian Komunikasi Multikultural dalam Pendidikan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-240
Author(s):  
Mutria Farhaeni
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Culturally Different ◽  
Professional Educator ◽  
Paper Author

In this paper author researcher the study of multicultural communication in education. The used method is qualitative approach which based on literature materials that to examine multicultural communication in education. From the results of this for study auther narrated in descriptive form. It can be concluded that the changing dynamics of education are clearly seen in the vision and mission, the educational objectives in Indonesia until now where have not been fully achieved thus need to be refined. The educational systems are culturally different, but as becomes cultural changes so, education changes to and vice versa the educational system will always be oriented towards cultural change. Education is the process that makes a person enter to culture and make the behaviors which their follow culture. As a complex process, of course the system that can be supported the achievement of the goals of education itself is needed. Development and competence of multicultural teachers. Teachers should understand the cultural differences that exist in students to then make it a professional educator and competent in multicultural development.

Black Managers and Their Work Colleagues: A Study of Perceptions

1988 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Jane C. Watts
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Euclidean Distance ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Perceptual Differences ◽  
Black Managers ◽  
African Black ◽  
Black Manager ◽  
Research Studies

South African black managers are experiencing numerous problems as pioneers in the white-dominated managerial world. Management and research studies have usually concentrated on black managers' behaviour without considering their perceptions. Investigations have also typically examined the viewpoints of either black managers or white employees without exploring both groups' perspectives and perceptual differences. The present investigation attempted to redress this by examining the perceptions of 34 black managers, and of selected work colleagues (a boss, peer and subordinate, if available) in regard to the black manager and black job advancement issues. In-depth, focused interviews were conducted. Fundamental interpersonal perceptual discrepancies emerged between the black managers and their work associates. The black managers tended to attribute their work problems and behaviour to external, situational factors. By contrast, their work colleagues often ascribed them to personal dispositions of the black manager. Euclidean distance analyses revealed that the largest interpersonal perceptual differences existed between black manager—boss dyads. This was followed by black manager—peer dyads, boss—peer dyads and black manager—subordinate dyads. The black managers' perceptions diverged significantly from those of their white bosses, whose perceptions were closer to those of the white peers.

NILAI-NILAI KEARIFAN BUDAYA RUMAH JOGLO (ARTEFAC) DAN FALSAFAH KEHIDUPAN (BUDAYA MANTIFACTS) PADA KOMUNITAS DESA WISATA PENTINGSARI SEBAGAI SUMBER PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SEKOLAH DASAR (SD)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Meigy Irma Oktaverina ◽  
Debi Citra Malahati ◽  
Kuspita Sari ◽  
Ratih Kumalasari
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Main Building ◽  
Values Development ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
The City ◽  
Culture Education

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk pelestarian nilai nilai budaya pada kearifan lokal di kota jogyakarta yang berperan dalam pembentukan pendidikan karakter  di sekolah dasar. Kearifan lokal merupakan segala bentuk kebijakan yang di dasari oleh nilai- nilai kebaikan yang dipercaya, diterapkan dan senantiasa di jaga keberlangsungannya dalam kurun waktu secara turun temurun oleh sekelompok orang dalam lingkungan tempat tinggalnya. Salah satu contohnya pada kearifan lokal di Jawa yaitu rumah joglo. Rumah joglo merupakan salah satu bangunan arsitektur tradisional yang memiliki kerangka bangunan utama yang terdiri dari soko guru berupa empat tiang utama penyangga struktur bangunan serta tumpang sari yang berupa susunan balok yang disangga oleh soko guru. Sehingga akan berdampak pada pendidikan karakter yang menjunjung tinggi nilai nilai leluhur, bahwsan nya pendidikan karakter merupakan suatu sistem pendidikan yang berupaya menanamkan nilai-nilai luhur. Pengembangan Pendidikan Karakter dan Budaya Bangsa Berwawasan Kearifan Lokal kepada warga sekolah yang meliputi komponen pengetahuan, kesadaran atau kemauan, dan tindakan untuk melaksanakan nilai-nilai tersebut. Hasil ini menunjukan bahwa nilai-nilai kearifan local yang terdapat pada Rumah Joglo yang ada di desa wisata penting sari ini masih kental akan tradisionalnya. Abstract. This study aims to preserve cultural values in local wisdom in the city of Yogyakarta which plays a role in the formation of character education in elementary schools. Local wisdom is any form of policy that is based on the values of goodness that are trusted, applied and always maintained in a period of generations by a group of people in the neighborhood. One example of local wisdom in Java is the joglo house. Joglo house is one of the traditional architectural buildings which has a main building framework consisting of teacher pillars in the form of four main pillars supporting the structure of the building and intercropping in the form of blocks arranged by the soko guru. So that it will have an impact on character education that upholds ancestral values, that character education is an educational system that seeks to instillnoble values. Development of Character Knowledge and Nation Culture Education with Local Wisdom to school members which includes the components of knowledge, awareness or willingness, and actions to implement these values. These results indicate that the local wisdom values found in Joglo Houses in this important tourist village of Sari are still traditional. Kata Kunci. Kearifan lokal, Rumah joglo,Pendidikan karakter

scholarly journals Minority Culture, Education and Identity: The Case of Palestinian Arabs in Israel

1970 ◽  
pp. 335-349
Author(s):  
Ramadan Izabel S.
Keyword(s):  
Educational System ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Identity Conflict ◽  
Minority Culture ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Narrative Methodology ◽  
Palestinian Arab ◽  
Arab Sector ◽  
Culture Education

The purpose of this article is to address the links between minority culture, education and identity in the context of Palestinian Arabs in Israel (PAI). In an effort to demonstrate the unique socio-political status and cultural orientation of the PAI, the historical background of Palestinians in Israel is provided as well as a description of the educational system in Israel, with emphasis on Arab sector education. Against this background, I examine: (1) issues of education and identity among PAI and (2) the potential for identity conflict. Since the majority of teachers in the Arab sector are women, issues of gender relations are also discussed. The narrative methodology is recommended for further research on the way in which Palestinian Arab teachers, as potential agents of social change, relate to the broader cultural context in which they live and how identity issues are managed and expressed in the context of professional roles. The author of this article is a Palestinian Arab teacher in the Israeli educational system. This provides an opportunity for an in-depth analysis of the phenomena presented from an “insider” perspective.

scholarly journals Support for parent participation in primary school

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith K. Bernhard ◽  
Marlinda Freire ◽  
Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
School System ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Critical Determinant

This article describes how a group of Latin American parents became more effective in their dealings with their children’s schools, a mainstream Canadian institution. Ethnicity, along with race, gender, and social class, is a critical determinant in of the interactions between schools and any group of newcomers to a society, particularly when those newcomers are an ethnic minority. Over an eight-month period, twelve Latin American parents met monthly to discuss aspects of their children’s experience with the Canadian educational system. These parents learned to collaborate with teachers and expressed their needs, but also affirmed their ethno-cultural differences. The positive feedback on their activities led to unforeseen gains, not just in relation to education and the schools. This exploratory study focuses on how the experience helped the parents to better comprehend what is expected of them in the support of their children’s schooling while retaining their own cultural assets. This study may serve as a possible model of adaptation for newcomer groups in their efforts to integrate in the school system.

scholarly journals Black managers in a white world: Strategy formulation

1984 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Human ◽  
Karl Hofmeyr
Keyword(s):  
Social Systems ◽  
Relative Equilibrium ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Manpower Planning ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Black Managers ◽  
Black Manager ◽  
Short Run ◽  
And Training

This article takes a look not only at the strategies which could be employed towards the solution of the problems faced by both the black manager and his employing organization, but also at the possibility of providing a tentative formula for decisions relating to the amount of time, money and effort which should be expended on efforts to ameliorate problems of this kind. It is argued that attempts to successfully introduce black managers into an erstwhile 'white' world will require a combined socio-economic method of decision-making. In other words, it would appear that, in the majority of organizations which are attempting to integrate black managers into their managerial structures, it is necessary to devote resources to the partial resolution of conflict whilst at the same time not detracting from goal achievement aims. It is further argued that short-run resource allocation with regard to social versus economic ends should be based on a comparison of the relative equilibrium or growth conditions in the economic and social systems within the organization. In the long-run, a second principle - which involves working towards a reduction of the conflict between efficiency and psychological well-being and which generally involves the adaptation of the social system to the requirements of efficiency - has also to be introduced. With respect to the black manager in a white world, a number of strategies relating to manpower planning. the identification of management potential and training needs, the job itself, education and training, the organization and the total environment are put forward. All of these strategies could assist in alleviating the strains and pressures faced by both the black manager and the employing organization whilst at the same time leading in the direction of greater efficiency and possibly increased profitability.

Cognitive gadgets: A provocative but flawed manifesto

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Del Giudice
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Evolutionary Approach ◽  
Genetic Inheritance ◽  
Double Standards ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Cherry Picking ◽  
Dichotomous Thinking

Abstract The argument against innatism at the heart of Cognitive Gadgets is provocative but premature, and is vitiated by dichotomous thinking, interpretive double standards, and evidence cherry-picking. I illustrate my criticism by addressing the heritability of imitation and mindreading, the relevance of twin studies, and the meaning of cross-cultural differences in theory of mind development. Reaching an integrative understanding of genetic inheritance, plasticity, and learning is a formidable task that demands a more nuanced evolutionary approach.

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