Multidisciplinary thinking is advocated as a necessary approach to curriculum development in the light of the emergence of a global society, the rate of social change, the information explosion, and new theories about reality. (GW)

The nature of the work for which we educate students is changing. Outlines how schools must help students process knowledge in a rapidly changing world. Schools must incorporate interdisciplinary approaches that teach breadth, values, and a global perspective. (MD)

In Seattle, Washington, an interdisciplinary Soviet-American curriculum exchange (the Kids to Kids project) was created by three dedicated teachers, who planned and implemented the project and finally visited the Siberian town of Novosibirsk. This friendship exchange helped participants appreciate similarities, celebrate differences, and become…

Crossroads to the World is an interdisciplinary, teacher-developed, technology-based project involving constructive learning that can be adapted to almost any social-studies curriculum. Beginning with literary models (like Whitman's "Song of the Open Road"), students use simulation software to generate ideas for their own simulated world…

Recent population migrations, disappearing domestic/foreign affairs boundaries, and massive economic, scientific, and technological changes are forcing the U.S. to redefine its isolationist position and adopt a more collaborative stance. To help children see through others' eyes, minds, and hearts, some general global education principles are…

Through development of new mission statement and work of cross-disciplinary committees, Ohio high school adopted Coalition of Essential Schools principles while fashioning interdisciplinary Global Connections program. Aim was to maintain academic integrity and empower tenth graders to take an active role in shaping their world. Instructional goals…

As jobs change, schools must shift in response to evolving information technologies. The concept of "cognition enhancers" can teach us how to use these emerging technologies. School curricula will need to emphasize higher order thinking skills, learning while doing, collaboration, interconnected research capabilities, and…

Suburban Chicago middle school teachers designed a month-long unit to foster global education, guided by research on integrated, self-selected, and collaborative learning strategies. Teachers initiated brainstorming activities, grouped students by interest, and demonstrated how to be investigative researchers, informative writers, effective…