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Somdahl-Sands, Katrinka; Belbas, Brad – Learning, Media and Technology, 2012
As educators interested in pedagogical uses of technology, we utilize the internet to improve students' knowledge and awareness of the world beyond our own national borders. Web-based technologies offer us resources for our courses and can play an important role in promoting a more active style of learning from our students. Yet when teaching…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing
Renner, Adam – Educational Studies: Journal of the American Educational Studies Association, 2009
America's sense of community is broken down; its sense of connectedness and the collective is "collapsing." That these senses ever existed is a matter for considerable debate. But, as the new millennium gains momentum and neoliberalism seeks expansion, the author argues that a focus on rekindling these concepts of community,…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Democracy, Community, Curriculum Development
Roselle, Daniel; Roselle, Lois M. – Instructor, 1974
Authors stress the need of students to know more human beings and to know more about human beings; and they list several ideas for the study of current events. (GB)
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum Development, Humanism, News Media
Angelillis, Alice E. – Instructor, 1974
Five elementary school teachers give their ideas to best utilize various news media in the classroom. (GB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Current Events, News Media, Newspapers
Miller, Roxanne Grietz – Science Scope, 2005
The goal of this lesson is to present the basic scientific knowledge about stem cells, the promise of stem cell research to medicine, and the ethical considerations and arguments involved. One of the challenges of discussing stem cell research is that the field is constantly evolving and the most current information changes almost daily. Few…
Descriptors: World Affairs, Current Events, Cytology, Science Education
Willinsky, John – Education Canada, 2005
In this article, the author provides ways in which educators may start teaching globalism and globalization to their students. The author suggests that there are many opportunities to introduce students to the humane and encouraging aspects of a civil society by attending closely to current events that speak, with light and hope, to the changing…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Global Approach, World Affairs, Persuasive Discourse
Grade Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum, Educational Principles, Elementary Education

Ediger, Marlow – College Student Journal, 1978
Individuals face problems in school and society. Thus, pupils need to become proficient in the area of problem solving. Learners need to perceive purpose in these kinds of learning activities within the framework of a stimulating environment. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Current Events, Higher Education, Problem Solving
Syreishchikova, N. A. – Soviet Education, 1973
The principle task of the political information session, an important form of communist indoctrination in elementary and secondary grades, is to help pupils assimilate and gain a correct understanding of world events and political issues. Newspaper reading, supervised by a teacher, is the basic activity. (KM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Current Events, Elementary Education, International Education
Thomson, Peggy – American Education, 1980
National Public Radio's educational staff is experimenting with radio in the classroom by dramatizing the issues of the Afghan crisis in an audiodisc presentation mailed to teachers around the country. The article includes samples of dialogue from the tape, student opinions, and why radio is the medium used. (CT)
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Current Events, Curriculum Development, Educational Radio
Vlahakis, Robert – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Describes the experience of one class that used online search services to learn current events. Gives suggestions for social studies teachers interested in doing online newspaper searches with their students. Lists four online sources of newspaper articles. Illustrates eight steps involved in a typical search. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Current Events

Dressel, Paula – Teaching Sociology, 1990
Outlines a strategy for using popular films in a sociology course to demonstrate the international nature of selected domestic social problems. Details two films, "El Norte" and "Cry Freedom," in terms of their storyline, preparatory lecture materials, sociological issues, students' reactions, and practical matters of use. (DB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Current Events, Films, Global Approach

Mitchell, Thomas H. – International Journal of Social Education, 1989
Discusses the issue of terrorism as it exists today and examines progress that has been made toward understanding its dimensions. Suggests how this subject can be explored in the classroom. Dispels misconceptions about terrorism by defining the term, and examines some causes of terrorism and strategies employed by terrorists. (KO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
Cowan, Marlene Stone – 1978
The idea of using newspapers in education is not a new one; in fact, recorded references go back as far as the 1890s. During the first half of the 20th century educators and newspaper people increased the awareness of how current materials could maintain an important place in the school curriculum. Influential publications during this period…
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
Wegner, Gregory P. – 1991
Teacher education programs of U.S. universities hold great potential for promoting new ways of thinking about the formation of a united Germany and its future role in Europe. These programs are important because they influence teacher candidates as to how they will teach about the New Europe. Three recommendations are offered to expand the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Content, Current Events, Curriculum Development