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Download full textWeil, Pierre – 1990
This report summarizes the peace research and curricula that have proved to cause a deep change in the attitudes and behavior of the human being. The document focuses on the last 40 years with the work of the United Nations and UNESCO. It is designed for adults and is dedicated to peace education and peace educators. There are three modules in the…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Global Education
Direct linkScott, Thomas J.; O'Sullivan, Michael – Social Studies, 2002
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, brought a stark reality to social studies classrooms throughout the United States. Globalism and the expansion of world trade relations created optimism about enhanced cultural understanding, peace, and economic prosperity. However, it is clear that globalization also has a dark side. Suddenly…
Descriptors: Internet, Cultural Awareness, Terrorism, Social Studies
Miller, Ron, Ed. – 1991
This book contains a collection of 33 essays that have appeared in the first 10 issues of "Holistic Education Review." These essays are divided into five themes: Philosophical Foundations; A Global-Ecological Perspective; Rethinking Some Old Problems; New Goals for Education; and Holistic Education in Practice. Some essay titles (along…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Dropouts, Educational Methods, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedAnderson, Tom – Studies in Art Education, 1995
Argues that Western civilization's use of formalism in art criticism is hierarchical and eurocentric. Suggests a more anthropological approach in which production of art is considered in the context of its native culture. Recommends emphasizing the human meaning in art over consideration of form or design. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Anthropology, Art Criticism, Art Education
Selwyn, Douglas – 1995
This bulletin is designed to help teachers integrate the arts and humanities into the social studies curriculum. The volume includes three chapters. Chapter 1, "Learning Through the Arts," features the following sections: (1) "Integration"; (2) "Assessment"; and (3) "References and For Further Reading." Chapter 2, "Using Theater in the Classroom,"…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Culture, Fine Arts, Fused Curriculum
Dixon, Barbara; Lahe, Lillian – 1992
This resource book examines the need for educators in Canada to recognize the importance of implementing personal and global future studies, problem solving, and creative processes within the school curriculum and to provide a theoretical base of ideas and procedures for practicums application in the classroom. The book includes samples of student…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Mitchell, Rosella – 1993
This booklet for teachers offers a variety of strategies and examples from real classroom experiences to facilitate the making of connections across subject areas and ways of learning. The approach is based on a vision of education as enabling students to construct knowledge with teachers assisting them in making a wide variety of connections…
Descriptors: Change, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
