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Goodwin, Craufurd D.; Nacht, Michael – 1991
This book reports the results of an investigation into the internationalization of U.S. higher education through the experience of faculty, using impressions and data from extensive campus visits and interviews at 37 institutions nationwide, and data from 4 previous studies. Chapter 1 reviews historical trends in higher education…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Intercultural Communication
Stanojevic, Patricia S. B., Comp. – 1989
With the support of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and the Canadian International Development Agency, a one-day workshop was held in April 1989. The workshop explored techniques by which individuals who have had overseas professional development experiences may enhance their institution's and their community's understanding of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Exchange, Faculty Development
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Clack, Gerald S.; Joynson, Robert B. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Discusses experiences of U.S. and British psychology professors who exchanged teaching duties. Reports perceptions of differences between departments. Examines views concerning students, approaches to teaching, and faculty issues. Concludes that upper level U.S. undergraduates could benefit from British teaching methods. Suggests the British…
Descriptors: College Administration, Educational Objectives, Faculty Development, Faculty Workload
Gatherer, W. A.; Edwards, Lynne – 1988
This is a report about an inquiry into written proposals by the Scottish Education Department (SED) to increase the flow of academic staff between colleges of education and lower (primary and secondary) schools. This report describes the rationale of the SED consultative paper "Movement of Academic Staff between Colleges of Education and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
Council for Cultural Cooperation, Strasbourg (France). – 1993
This publication reports on the planning and implementation of four test programs for teaching exchanges developed by the European Research Group on Training for School Exchanges (ERGTSE) and conducted in France, Italy, and Netherlands. Chapters cover the background and rationale for teaching exchanges; description and analysis of workshop…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Exchange, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Updating School Board Policies, 1983
Educators should recognize both the special needs of single-parent students and their parents and be aware of child custody laws and the school's responsibility for a child's safety when parents divorce. Such measures as extended care programs and informal discussion between school staff and parents help ensure equal treatment in the education…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Parents, Faculty Development
Sarkisian, Ellen – 1997
Based on materials used in a training program for international faculty and teaching assistants, this guide is intended to provide practical guidance for foreign nationals teaching in American college classrooms. Following an introduction, the first chapter quotes advice from faculty members and teaching assistants from various nations. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
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Susskind, Jack – Social Education, 1993
Reports on the author's year as a Fulbright Hays Exchange teacher at a bilingual secondary school in Hungary. Describes changes in society, politics, and education since the end of the Cold War. Contends that the school curriculum has deemphasized vocational education and provided more autonomy for teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Communism, Core Curriculum, Cultural Influences