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Almlov, Maria; Moberg, Emilie – Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, 2008
This article describes an educational experiment, a student-led course called "Learning in Sustainable Development" offered at the teacher training programme at Stockholm University, Sweden. Its purpose was to foster empowerment and action competence among teacher-students in the field of education for sustainable development (ESD). The…
Descriptors: Course Content, Foreign Countries, Sustainable Development, Ethics
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Abrams, Irwin – OAH Magazine of History, 1994
Asserts that the Nobel Peace Prize provides a gateway for teaching the critical issue of peace in history courses. Presents an overview of the origin, development, and history of the Nobel Peace Prize, with special focus on U.S. winners. Includes six suggested student projects and a list of U.S. Nobel Peace Prize winners. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Diplomatic History, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
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Jonsson, Ingrid – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 1992
Discusses the history of citizenship education in Sweden during the twentieth century. Maintains that struggles for power in society have implications for citizen education in the schools. Reviews recent trends and changes in the Swedish educational system and the impact on citizenship education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Comparative Education
Crysdale, Stewart; King, Alan J. C.; Mandell, Nancy – 1999
This book examines the factors responsible for the difficulties being experienced by many young Canadians trying to find permanent jobs in a growing economy and explains how Canadian youths can make the best use of the opportunities offered by academic and other programs to find a satisfying life in the workforce. The following are among the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Career Choice, Comparative Analysis, Cooperative Education