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Kester, Kevin – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2023
This paper argues for a postcritical praxis in global citizenship education (GCE) and peace education (PE). The paper begins by critiquing the interlocking fields of GCE and PE as problematically framed around the three key pillars of liberal peace. Then, drawing on postabyssal thinking the paper illustrates that the Western-centricity of liberal…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Peace, Interdisciplinary Approach, Postmodernism
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Susan C. Pearce; Jennifer O'Neill – Teaching Sociology, 2024
This Teaching Note examines the implementation of a full-semester course model for digital exchanges between students across countries. The model, Global Understanding, created and administered by East Carolina University, is a platform for humanistic pedagogy that dovetails seamlessly with sociological content, methods, and principles. Through an…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Undergraduate Students, Interdisciplinary Approach, Global Approach
Grasso, Domenico; Martinelli, David – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007
In this article, the authors discuss how to prepare high-quality engineers who are better equipped to serve in the changing global marketplace, and suggest educators in pursuing the holistic concept of the "unity of knowledge" that will yield a definition of engineering more fitting for the times ahead. The unity of knowledge is fundamentally…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Engineering Education, Holistic Approach, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Hwang, Ren-Lai – International Journal of Art & Design Education, 2006
In the torrents of globalization and social transition in Taiwan, it is particularly important to reinforce a sense of cultural subjectivity and localization, and promote new trends of arts education that emphasize the development of self and spirit. The fundamental principles of these new trends are: (1) that the purpose of arts education is to…
Descriptors: Art Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Global Approach, Educational Change
Osborne, Nancy Seale – 1990
This paper argues that gender/women's studies are becoming an essential element of research and curricula in a number of disciplines. Several scholars of gender who conduct research in various disciplines are mentioned, and their areas of work are briefly outlined: Kate Millett, Shulamith Firestone, Simone de Beauvoir, Anne Oakley, Nancy Chodorow,…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development, Feminism, Global Approach
Hough, Lindy; King, David C. – 1979
Materials in this multicultural study of creative expression are suitable for use in a variety of secondary school disciplines, including social studies, humanities, language arts, and science. Following an introduction to teachers and curriculum developers on rationale, objectives, and format, the handbook is divided into five parts of student…
Descriptors: Art, Art Expression, Comparative Analysis, Creative Expression
Buergenthal, Thomas; Torney, Judith V. – 1976
The purpose of this book is to raise the level of awareness and understanding of educators concerning the issues, problems, and efforts in international human rights. Intended for teachers, administrators, and curriculum writers, the book discusses human rights activities of international and regional organizations, principles of international…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Improvement