The purpose to be accomplished by study abroad is the education of society through the improvement of the educational opportunities for librarians who directly influence libraries in the social order. A year's study abroad would be a means of (1) introducing the treatment of other cultures which is needed for increased understanding of human…

The World Order Models Project is discussed from the standpoint of the problem of values as they effect diagnosis and prognosis for world order by the multi-national program participants. (JH)

Presented are a summary and working papers of a seminar that included participants from the Regional Development Program of the Organization of American States and heads of universities in Latin America and Canada. Following a brief overview of the issues, topics discussed are: (1) intercultural contact; (2) internationalization of the university;…

The focus of teacher education around the world remains narrowly national and may foster negative attitudes toward other countries and societies. Little attention is paid to peace education, global problems, or international issues in teacher education curricula, although the recognition of the importance of teacher preparation to international…

Examines Canada as a neglected area of political study. Suggests the inclusion of Canada in the comparative politics curriculum because it offers rich comparative opportunities with its cultural pluralism, parliamentary system, and authentic federalism. Lists associations and funding sources for Canadian studies and recommends several textbooks.…

Discusses the use of science syllabuses developed in one country that were developed in a second country and the consequences of doing so. (SL)

Europe's need for multiethnic education results both from its multiplicity of historical ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups and from the more recent immigration of foreign workers. While national and supranational programs have been developed, relatively little money has been invested in them and multicultural curriculums have not been…

The results of a study on the rationale for and optimal approaches to internationalizing social work education are described. Learning objectives and content areas for the general graduate curriculum and for specializations are discussed. Curriculum recommendations are identified: enhanced domestic practice; professional exchange and action; and…

Reports the nine-year history of the Centre for Peace Studies. Identifies the aims of the project. Discusses the extent of interest in, and reactions to, the center. Describes "World Studies 8-13," a curriculum program of the center that continued under the direction of the World Studies Trust after the center ceased to exist. (SG)

Develops a critical analysis of the international transfer of strategies for curriculum change with reference to a historical review of the Papua New Guinean experience, documenting the role of international trends in shaping school curricula and organizational and administrative structures. Examines implications of centralized curriculum control.…

This book contains the formal papers that were presented at the 1968 convention of the International Reading Association. The papers discuss aspects of the following reading areas: reading instruction and materials, the curriculum in reading, reading organization, teacher education, research evaluation and reports, and issues in reading on the…

Main focus of the Center is "the application of science and technology to the solution of problems faced by people in less-developed areas of the world. Adapted from paper presented at ASEE Annual Meeting, The Pennsylvania State University, June, 1969. (Author/WM)

Author, who is Professor of Education at Goldsmiths' College, London, was conference chairman of the York International Conference in July, 1971. He gives his impressions of the purposes and achievements of the conference. (Editor/DR)

Describes distance-learning programs being developed by library schools based on experiences in Texas, Florida, South Carolina, and Illinois. Web sites for five library-school distance-learning programs are listed, and a sidebar explains an OCLC Institute that combines on-site offerings with distance learning for global participants. (LRW)