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Brandon, James R., Ed.; Wichmann, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1980
This study guide/bibliography is intended to help the English language reader find materials for the study of Asian theatre. Containing 1,348 entries, the guide is the most extensive bibliography published to date. The guide is organized by geographical area: an initial chapter on Asia is followed by chapters on each of 16 countries: Burma,…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Drama, Foreign Countries, Non Western Civilization
Download full textWadley, Susan, Ed.; Ramamurthy, Priti, Ed. – 1995
This collection of lessons was developed by teachers in an institute focusing on teaching about India and the Ramayana. Essays providing background information are "The Oral Tradition and the Many 'Ramayanas'" (Philip Lutgendorf) and "Bringing Ramayana into the Classroom" (Hazel Sara Greenberg). After an introduction by Susan…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indians, Instructional Materials, Literature
Jarvis, John C. – 1993
A National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant funded a study to establish an International Humanities Curriculum that would serve as a model of curricular internationalization upon which interested observers might draw for revision of their own curricula. This curriculum revision project introduced the study of texts, ideas, themes, and…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
O'Brien, Wendy, Ed.; Cullen, Tracey, Ed. – 1996
This resource guide contains information about a wide range of archaeology related education materials available in North America. Resources listed include books, magazines, curriculum guides, resource packets, films, videos, kits of simulated artifacts, computer programs, games, museums, site specific resources, historical societies and…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Annotated Bibliographies, Archaeology, Elementary Secondary Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific. – 1986
This monograph presents the results of an exploration of the effectiveness of the School Based In-Service Training (SBIT) program for primary teachers. The program operates on the premise that the school is the largest and most appropriate unit for educational change, and that teachers not only have the capability to develop their personal and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Non Western Civilization
Barsh, Adele L., Ed. – 1991
This catalog of instructional resources for teaching about Japan provides annotated entries under three main headings: Japan Resources (resources that are specific to Japan); General Resources (materials that are Japan-related but not Japan-specific); and Organizations. Japan Resources, which includes the major portion of the materials, lists 110…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Asian Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Scher, Linda; Johnson, Mary Oates – 1996
This kit contains projects and activities to acquaint elementary students with the rich culture of China. Students may listen to an audiotape that features songs, stories, an interview with a child, and a mini-lesson on the Chinese language. The book is filled with background information on China, recipes, games, poems, folk stories, craft…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Culture
Gaiber, Maxine – 1989
This unit deals with life in Imperial China before 1912. The unit contrasts the lifestyles of the wealthy and the peasants and describes the important role of the family and the secondary place of women. The booklet also provides information about the development of written language in China and about Chinese religious philosophies and burial…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Cultural Centers, Elementary Secondary Education
Rakow, Meg Regina – 1992
This book introduces students to the people and country of Laos. The historic "Land of a Million Elephants" (Lan Xang) is filled with diversity and wonder. This book provides background information and suggested topics for an intensive study of the country. The seven chapters are entitled: (1) "Land and People"; (2)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Van Niel, Eloise Smith; Schelander, Bjorn – 1994
This book provides an overview of Malaysia's history and culture. The book begins with a prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Early Trade and Civilization"; (3) "The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Schelander, Bjorn – 1996
This book provides an overview of Indonesia's history and culture. The book begins with prehistoric times and continues through nationhood. Each chapter provides background information along with student activities and project suggestions. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction to the Lands and Peoples of Indonesia"; (2) "Early…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Shackford, Julie; Aquino, Belinda A., Ed. – 1990
This book provides readings and student lessons about the Philippines. Lessons and activities follow a chronological sequence and provide a good resource for those interested in the Philippines. The materials begin with prehistoric times and continue to the presidency of Corazon Aquino. Each chapter provides background information along with a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Foreign Countries
Weston, David C. – 1988
This partially annotated bibliography contains selected resource materials about Central Asia/Inner Asia for use with the secondary school social studies curriculum. Part 1 provides a list of eight organizations that specialize in the study of Central Asia, while Part 2 contains a collection of seven reference works. Part 3 offers six English…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Woyach, Robert B. – 1989
Since 1980, an increasing number of state and local education agencies have reintroduced a world history requirement into their secondary curricula. This ERIC Digest examines five key questions related to that trend. Questions raised, together with some salient points made in the discussion of each, are as follows: (1) What is the background to…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Problems, History Instruction
Indiana Department of Education, 2004
This two-semester course emphasizes key events and developments in the past that influenced peoples and places in subsequent eras. Students are expected to practice skills and processes of historical thinking and inquiry that involve chronological thinking, comprehension, analysis and interpretation, research, issues-analysis, and decision-making.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, World History, History Instruction, State Standards
