Whether environmental education will provide a major thrust in the search for uniquely African education will depend primarily on how Africans define environmental education. The practical implications of environmental education for schools and communities will also affect its usefulness. (RE)

Evaluates an introductory world history course taught at the University of Alberta, Canada. Advocates including similar courses taught from a Canadian perspective in the core curricula of Canada's colleges. Stresses that Canada's role as peacekeeper, official commitment to multiculturalism, and unique relationship to both developed (especially the…

The lives of people in developing countries need to be compared with and connected to the lives of people in prosperous countries. This is a central issue in what is known in Europe as the North-South problem. This publication argues that it is a problem that deserves a more central place in the political education of young people in Europe. Ideas…

Seven curriculum programs that stress intercultural understanding and awareness for American students are described, other intercultural-related programs are listed, and an article on global education is presented. The curriculum programs are as follows: "A New Program in Humanistic Liberal Education" at the University of Washington;…