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Hall, Bonnie L. – 2000
These two curriculum units were developed as a result of study in Mexico and Guatemala during the Fulbright Hays Summer Seminar Abroad Program, 2000. The units are designed for use in an upper-level high school Spanish class. They are intended to be taught in Spanish, and the supplementary materials (with a few exceptions) are written in Spanish.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Global Education
Bennett, Ambrose M. – 2002
This lesson is based on travel in and study of 12 of Mexico's states and visiting Mexico's cities, schools, universities, and communities. Finding many parallels between Mexico and the Mariana Islands, the lesson focuses on providing a historical overview of both countries and on describing modern variations in social life, land area, politics,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Wittmann, Teresa – 2000
This curriculum unit combines folk tales and art from Guatemala and Mexico. The unit introduces students to traditional stories and local art of the indigenous people, as well as some details about the culture and geography of the area. It contains four lesson plans: (1) "The Race of Toad and Deer" (Guatemala), mask and play, grades 2-4;…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Suchenski, Michelle – 2000
This curriculum unit focuses on the contributions of the ancient Mayan people and how these contributions have been interwoven with contemporary society. The unit is divided into the following sections: (1) "Preface"; (2) "Mayan Civilization" (geography); (3) "Mayan Contributions" (written language); (4) "Mayan…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries
Adesiyan, H. Rose – 1988
Prior to the advancement of western education, Liberia had a system of indigenous education, taught by chiefs and respected village elders, and designed to perpetuate the Liberian culture. Formal or western education was introduced in 1830 when the Board of Managers of the American Colonization Society passed a resolution and later passed a public…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Benson, Pamela – 2000
At the present time, approximately 50% of the population of Guatemala is classified as indigenous, while in Mexico the figure is estimated to be between 10% and 15%. The figures are deceptive, however, since there is no legal definition of what constitutes an Indian in either country. This unit contains lessons that focus on indigenous groups in…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
Kawakami, Alice J.; Aton, Kanani; Glendon, Crystal; Stewart, Roxane – 1999
The Na'imiloa (seeker of knowledge) program provides educational enrichment opportunities to gifted underachieving Native Hawaiian high school students. Developed by the University of Hawaii at Hilo and selected high schools, the program was designed to build upon students' talents, develop their self-esteem, and develop an awareness and…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Maintenance, Culturally Relevant Education, Curriculum Development

Print, Murray – Social Education, 1996
Describes the recent revitalization of civics education in Australian schools. This approach incorporates traditional citizenship education into a new curriculum that addresses environmental and multicultural issues. Delineates the guidelines and goals of this new curriculum. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
de Kock, D.; Hall, T.; Hayden, W.; Katan, J.; Kuse, T. T.; Lombard, J.; Osei-Hwedie, K.; Steyn, J. N.; Triegaardt, J. D.; Van Zyl, M. A. – 1997
This collection of nine papers is intended for policy makers and educators and marks the beginning of new emphasis on and debate about the indigenization of social and community work education in South Africa. "'New Careers for the Poor': A Review of the Career of an Innovative Idea" (Joseph Katan) reviews and examines the history of the…
Descriptors: Community Services, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Health Personnel
Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women, Toronto (Ontario). – 1990
This guide contains reviews of 49 selected books and pamphlets of special interest to women that were identified as good Canadian materials for women learning to read by a working group of the Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women. Among the types of materials reviewed are the following: books about contraception and reproductive…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Beginning Reading
Farrell-Racette, Sherry; Goulet, Linda; Pelletier, Joanne; Shmon, Karon – 1996
This document, the fifth in a series on diversity in the classroom, supports Canadian teachers of First Nations and Metis students. Section 1, "Introduction," provides a history of First Nations and Metis education and introduces the document. Section 2, "People of Many Nations," discusses environmental and linguistic…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Culturally Relevant Education