These focus on the study of various ethnic groups, cultures, professions, and celebrations in the United States. These cultural programs have been successfully implemented at the Metcalf Laboratory School. Its success is primarily the result of the collaboration between the librarian and the classroom teacher. These programs are most effective when the guest speakers are ethnic. Educators will be most fortunate when they are able to locate foreign-born presenters from either the community, neighborhood, friends, or parents.
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They have proved advantageous to both the curriculum and the library budget. We can travel around the world and never leave our school. Around the World in 30 Minutes These programs use a combination of ethnic guest speakers and library resources with the assistance of the Teaching Materials Center and its librarian at Illinois State University. Students' readings and research include the study of the geography of the country, language, people, beliefs, music, food, traditions, celebrations, skills, and tools. By breaking down stereotypes and focusing on the accomplishments of a particular culture, students are able to appreciate the contribution that other cultures bring into their school as well as the greater society.