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Ryan, Mary – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1985
An English/French school exchange program provided opportunities for cooperation between language and humanities faculties. A shopping survey was prepared and French pupils conducted street interviews in England. Ideas for activities resulted from cross-faculty interaction. (DH)
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Environmental Education, Humanities, Intercultural Programs
Hawkins, Graham – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1985
An environmental awareness language exchange program was established between an English school and a school in France. Although the exchange occurred for three years, the program became overprescriptive and was cancelled. Concludes that environmental awareness is learned best in less formal situations. (DH)
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Programs
Mares, Cherry – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1985
Environmental awareness language exchange occurred between four English and four French schools. Comparative studies on shopping patterns/consumerism, leisure/recreation, and management of resources provided motivation for learning and using the second language. Advantages for this approach include new dimensions on traditional language exchanges,…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Exchange, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
Salisbury, Valia – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1985
An environmental awareness language exchange occurred between English and French pupils in 1983. Teacher planning and student activities are described for the 10-day exchange; they include a pupil/teacher discovery walk, student discussion, and student study of chosen themes. Guidance and encouragement help students become more aware of…
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Environmental Education, Intercultural Programs, Learning Activities

McKinnon, Mike – Social Education, 1993
Describes a student exchange program in which 8 Canadian and 80 U.S. high school students visited Germany for 3 weeks. Contends that the students came to understand and believe that a unified Europe was part of their future. Argues that studying Germany and Europe helps prepare students for life in an interdependent world. (CFR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Current Events