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Matiru, Barbara, Ed.; Sachsenmeier, Peter, Ed. – 1979
The subjects treated in this course on the background of curriculum development in Africa are: (1) the historical development of educational thought and practice in Africa since the emergence of the African independence movements; (2) the factors that influenced African educational development since 1969; (3) current issues involved in planning…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations
Matiru, Barbara, Ed.; Sachsenmeier, Peter, Ed. – 1979
Curriculum developers have a responsibility to fully understand national goals and to translate them into educational programs that will equip citizens to realize these goals. This topic is discussed in this manual for a basic training course in systematic curriculum development, designed for students in developing nations. A brief description of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedSunal, Cynthia Szymanski; And Others – Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that Venezuela has many U.S. ties because of its relative proximity and economic significance. Asserts that the Five Themes of Geography can be used to design effective classroom lessons about Venezuela. Presents five activities that include student objectives, necessary materials, and step-by-step instructional procedures. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
