Much of the literature and progress related to global learning in higher education has been on curricular programs: knowledge of different societies and cultures, examining solutions to problems facing international communities, and so on. However, little research is found on the effect of cocurricular programs on these outcomes or on best…

This enlightening handbook offers current, international perspectives on the conditions in communities, contemporary practices in schooling, relevant research on teaching and learning, and implications for the future of education. It contains diverse conceptual frameworks for analyzing existing issues in education, including but not limited to…

Describes a Master Class held at the 2002 meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English focusing on the teaching of children's literature. Includes an opening speech that moved participants to confront issues surrounding the need for sharing books from all cultures, countries, and continents. Presents shared thoughts by three university…

This activity pack is designed to help youth workers raise young people's awareness of the world by looking beyond stereotypes and assumptions to examine global issues. Eight activities are suggested: (1) "Complete the sentence," an exploration of what the youth group already knows about global concerns; (2) "Match the…

Examines the importance of teaching all young students a second language. U.S. society often believes other countries must adjust to U.S. ways. They are unaware of the rich variety of world cultures. Learning a second language expands a child's world view and ultimately helps U.S. competitiveness in the world market. (SM)

Concepts at the heart of intercultural communication are addressed in a step-by-step manner and include individualism and collectivism, monochronic and polychronic concepts of time, verbal and nonverbal communication styles, and power distance relationships in the workplace. Cross-cultural dialogues are used as pre- and post-tests to analyze the…

Outdoor and environmental education can play a role in multiculturalism by providing a common ground for sharing environmental concerns and values. Outdoor and environmental educators must encourage racial and ethnic diversity in their ranks and work together to address the environmental issues and outdoor recreational preferences of all racial,…

Examines the theme of diversity in the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." Recommendations for examining diversity for grade levels K-12 are listed. Students learn about group identity and individuality, ethnicity in U.S. history, global diversity, and the role of citizens within diverse political, economic, and social…

This guide to cross-cultural experiences is designed to help the student or traveler face the difficulties in cross cultural encounters squarely, so that the rewards of broadened experience become available. Part A contains five essays that serve as a foundation for the rest of the book. These chapters define culture learning and the cultural…

Multicultural education deals with human diversity at the domestic level. It incorporates the study of racial and ethnic differences, as well as issues related to gender, age, socioeconomic status, and physical disabilities. Its primary goals are to create a sense of understanding and respect for differences, to overcome prejudice and…

This manual is a resource guide for teachers and administrators and was compiled to provide direction for planning an effective orientation program. An in-depth design is given which will enable participants to derive maximum benefit from an intercultural experience. Each of the sections includes detailed instructions for the preparation of the…

The teaching of mathematics from a multicultural perspective is discussed. The first two chapters present a rationale for a multicultural approach to teaching mathematics. The third chapter aims to show, through brief examples, how such an approach can be applied to any school curriculum. The remaining four chapters discuss, in greater detail,…