Over the last few decades, the proportion of students receiving arts education has shrunk drastically. When students were asked to share information about their culture and history, it was discovered that a majority of students lacked knowledge of their own history and culture. It is also important for students to have exposure to other cultures…

Children's participation in cultural activities within the community, and the particular cognitive and socioemotional skills that they gain as a result of their participation, have been thoroughly studied (Cole, 1990; Gallimore & Tharp, 1990; Moll et al., 2005; Scribner & Cole, 1981). However, the connection of these skills to school learning or…

Israeli education centers on developing an inner core of personal strength in each student. (Author/GB)

Describes curriculum, methods and materials used in this unique international attempt to promote identification of children with mankind as a whole, while respecting diversity of cultures. (NH)

Suggests general classroom guidelines stressing the similarities of childhood experience for children of all cultures. (SB)

Comments on our common roots as human beings, as members of the twentieth century, and as citizens of the United States in relation to childhood education and family life. (CM)

Urges greater involvement of international students and professors in social science education. (MS)

Addresses holidays in the curriculum and concerns raised for educators about how to be inclusive and recognize students' different cultures. Presents a sample approach to exploring holidays in the classroom, including techniques for brainstorming, celebration activities, children's individual experiences, expanding experiences, engaging families,…

The Turkish Republic was born out of the ruins of the Ottoman Empire (1270-1920), which extended into three continents and ruled people of various ethnic denominations having different languages, religions, and culture. Elementary education for the masses was left to the people themselves, with little input from the imperial administration. This…

Provides information for teachers to help parents create rewarding and educational travel experiences for children. Examines the benefits of travel schooling, fundamental elements of a meaningful travel schooling experience, fostering cross cultural sensitivity through travel, and returning to the traditional classroom. (SD)

Supports the return of folktales to school curriculum. Provides a list of suggested activities as well as a dozen popular national and international folktale books for use in the middle grades. Claims that folktales can be used to master content-rich material in the middle grades and allow students to explore relationships with their own culture…

Discusses the development and implementation of a student exchange program involving third graders in suburban Chicago and rural Illinois. The suburban students spent four days on farms in a rural area in April, and the rural students spent four days in Chicago in May. Outlines steps needed to ensure a successful exchange experience. (MDM)