Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 1972
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
James M. Alexander III
Second Committee Member
Catherine J. Sands
Third Committee Member
Dan A. Unruh
Abstract
This paper investigates t he hypothesis that where Mexican-Americans are few and far from the influence of Mexican culture, assimilation into Anglo culture has been more successful than in the southwest, where culture conflict necessitates special teaching methods. The study analyzes open-ended interviews with Mexican-American adults in Chelan and Douglas Counties, Washington, which reflect retention of traditional culture concepts and indifferent educational attitudes. The hypothesis is disproven.
Recommendations include altering parental educational attitudes through home visits by teachers.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Jacqueline Mae, "Retention of Traditional Culture Concepts and Attitudes Toward Education by Mexican-American Adults in Chelan and Douglas Counties" (1972). All Master's Theses. 1962.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1962