Discusses the rationale underlying a project that attempts to help students make a connection between what is learned in class and what is encountered in the world around them. The project is based on four basic concepts: interdependence, conflict, change, and communication. A sample lesson is provided. (Author/JK)

This paper looks at the educational thought system that provides a contextual understanding of education, discusses what schools are for, and presents a vision for education. A review of educational literature reveals an ongoing search for a new educational paradigm and focuses on a transformed conception of teaching that shifts the focus from…

Considers the ambiguity surrounding curriculum workers' conceptualizations of global education. Adopting a framework that encompasses nationalist, international commerce, and humanist perspectives, the article highlights how each viewpoint affects curriculum development, recommending that all three perspectives be considered and synthesized during…

One of ten studies commissioned to investigate research needs and to stimulate activities, this paper focuses on teaching issues in international education. This encompasses education about the planet, the human species, and the social structures of the world as a whole. The "teaching issues" in question are matters relating to the quality of…

Examines the African concept of "ubuntu", which indicates an inner state of almost complete humanization and is the essence of community and commonality. Discusses how ubuntu could contribute to multi-cultural education. Central to the concept of ubuntu, and much like the philosophy underlying multi-cultural education, is that caring for…

The article explores some of the relationships between the value of humane education and those of education concerning the environment and education for international understanding and respect of human rights. (Author)

This article explains why global education should be part of art education. Defines global education and offers examples of how art teachers can add an affective dimension to cross-cultural studies. Includes a three-step instructional model and two sample lessons. (JDH)

A cross-cultural, international perspective on art in education constitutes a humanistic activity that must allow for recognition of human commonalities and at the same time a respect for human differences. (RM)

Presents 18 curriculum units in various subject areas which center upon education with a global perspective. Activities for each topic are described and objectives, are specified. Teacher and student feedback is solicited and a form for reviewing the materials is included. (Author/DB)

While American schools have long offered some kind of international education, the approach to this topic has been characterized by a Western orientation, a nationalistic perspective that conveys the superiority of the United States, an omission of information about other cultures, a message that all people are the same, and an elitist focus. Such…

This report on an Asian Regional Seminar is presented in two parts. In part one, a review of the reports of the countries participating in the seminar shows that there is continuity in adherence to the objectives of the Unesco Associated Schools Project set forth in 1953, which were: (1) to increase knowledge of world problems and global…

Discusses educational needs in a rapidly changing world and suggests some ideas for development of education with a global perspective. The goals of global education are identified and specific competencies which will improve peoples' chances of participating effectively in the world system are discussed. (Author/DB)

Presented are objectives, activities, materials, and concepts for a social studies unit on the study of culture. The following categories make up the universals of culture (interpreted as functions which are found in some form in every culture): material culture, art and recreation, language, social organization, social control, conflict, economic…

Senator Paul Simon discusses the importance of a global, humanistic, multicultural approach to education. He presents insights to help make teachers better educators, stressing the importance of making education a priority (particularly for minorities) and enhancing the quality of teaching. (SM)

Education is usually seen as an institution aimed at providing the skilled human resources needed for economic growth. Education should also help future citizens develop a better and more just world. A global model that stresses the cultural component of the interrelation between society and education is presented. (RM)