ALASKA NATIVE AND
AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION:
A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

PREPARED FOR :

FIRST ALASKANS FOUNDATION
1577 C STREET, SUITE 320
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501

PREPARED BY:

JUNEAU • ANCHORAGE

NOVEMBER 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Historical and Current Situation
Findings that Enhance Alaska Native Education

Introduction

Purpose
Methodology

History of Native Education in Alaska

Russian Schools
Schools in the District and Territory of Alaska
Statehood and Molly Hootch
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)
Summary
Current Status of Alaska Native Education:K - 12

American Indian/Alaska Native Education:Issues in Research

An Overview

Dropout Studies

Student Assessment

Identifying Special Students
Native Students in Gifted and Talented Programs
Alternative Methods of Student Assessment
Impact of FAS/FAE on Special Education Programs

Language and Culture

Implications of Language and Culture for Curriculum Development
Traditional Education in Urban Schools
Summary

Learning Styles

Thinking Processes
Demonstrating Knowledge
Learning within a Group

Teaching Styles and Training

Teacher Training
Content of Teacher Training Programs
Specific Teacher Training Programs

Distance Learning and Technology-Based Education

Technology-Based Education
Distance Learning

Community Involvement

Parental and Community Involvement
Mechanisms to Facilitate Community Involvement

Higher Education

Barriers to Higher Education
Native Enrollment in Alaska Universities
Summary

Recommendations for Further Study

Bibliography

Periodicals
Books
ERIC Resources
Government Documents and Other Reports

Appendix

Educational Web Sites

Return to the McDowell Final Report

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