This paper argues that a common sense of purpose around inclusive education, together with a consistent use of language, is essential if Education for All (EFA) strategies are to become more inclusive. This does not require the introduction of new techniques; rather it involves: collaboration within and between schools, closer links between…

In this paper we report on the successes and challenges of a creative project involving museums, schools and interactive technologies. The MuseumScouts project is EU Comenius 2.1 funded and involves teachers, teacher educators, museum staff, students and researchers from five European countries: Germany (Berlin and Munich), Lithuania (Vilnius),…

This synopsis of a report prepared by a joint committee of UNESCO and the International Council of Scientific Unions contains 22 recommendations regarding the formation of a World Science Information System (UNISIST). The necessity for, and trends toward, co-operation in information exchange are outlined and the objectives of UNISIST listed. The…

Activities, programs, and recommendations emanating from the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment are reviewed in this report in light of their relationship to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Detailed accounts of the implications of the Conference for UNESCO's activities as a whole were…

In an effort to describe the panoply of United States programs and targets for International Book Year, the author discusses two official statements concerning the Secretariat, programs, planning and specific projects. (4 references) (SJ)

The Olympic philosophy is discussed and procedures for participation in the National and International Olympic Academies are presented. (JD)

Fieldwork forms a substantial part of the International Geography Olympiad (IGEO) both in terms of time and in the nature of the experience in which participants get a chance to explore the "real world" of the host country. Fieldwork offers young geographers an excellent opportunity to explore the regional and local geography of the host…

This progress report, presented at the UNESCO General Conference seventeenth session, outlines the main activities undertaken in the establishment of an international university since the sixteenth session of the General Conference. A listing of eleven activities undertaken is presented in addition to the decision adopted by the Executive Board.…

Describes a program for the exchange of delegations of scholars between the United States and China. This program of scholarly exchanges was recently negotiated by a group representing United States academic institutions and a counterpart group in the People's Republic of China. (JR)

Describes an annual three-month seminar at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics at Trieste, Yugoslavia. The curriculum assumes a certain level of training--the new Ph.D. The goal is to discuss in detail subdisciplines of physics through formal lecture and informal discussions. (LS)

Discusses UNESCO's organizational objectives in encouraging international cooperation to deal with world problems. UNESCO's Medium-Term Plan, established in 1974 for the promotion of human rights, international information exchange and communication, socioeconomic development, and environmental protection, is described. (AM)

Reviews the educational goals in physics of several international organizations that promote collaboration and encourage educational development throughout the world. Offers a rationale for attending international conferences sponsored by these organizations. (CS)

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international academic organization which brings together leading international scholars to tackle world problems. This article describes for South African scholars, institutions, governments, and their agencies the importance of the work being undertaken by the UNU and encourages their participation. (EV)

Child-to-Child ideas and activities represent an approach to health education. Not an alternative program but instead a component of other programs, Child-to-Child emphasizes the role of children as partners within families and communities in promoting better health practices and promotes Child-to-Child activities. This booklet describes…