Culture and Education in Micronesia

Conklin, Nancy Faires (1984-02-08). Culture and Education in Micronesia (Report). Portland: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.

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Abstract: By focusing on social and cultural backgrounds of the five U.S.-affiliated Micronesian States, this document highlights issues that pertain to education in this region. The.first sections deal with the political history.of the region, emphasizing the period of U.S. administration from the 1940s.to the 1970s. The history of institutionalized education is also-outlined, describing political, economic, and demographic-factors that affect the future course of Micronesia. The document then examines ethnographic research on the various cultures of Micronesia. Emphasis is placed on aspects of traditional culture which particularly have an impact on education: traditional learning structural factors in communication and self-presentation; and attitudes toward' authority, work and cultural contact. Traditional leadership structures and status relationships, now competing with the cash economy and status through wealth and education, are also discussed. Separate subsections deal with each of the Federated States of Micronesia (Yap, Truk (Chuuk), Ponape (Pohnpei), and Kosrae as well as the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Belau (Palau), the Territory of Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The final sections address education in Micronesia, including educational needs and areas for future research and development, A population chart and tables showing trends in urbanisation,, age distribution, the relationship among languages, and language spoken in the home are provided. A biblography listing over 480 resources concludes the document.

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