The conference report briefly discusses: methodology used to explore how educators can foster attitude and behavior change in under-educated people to facilitate national development; international programs; six areas of concern; and participants. The 14 case studies presented at the conference are summarized. (LH)

This volume summarizes events throughout the world in celebration of International Literacy Day in 1980 and in 1981. Each description begins with an overview of the message the Director-General of Unesco addressed to member states at Unesco headquarters in Paris. Next, there are short reports of activities from each of the member states. The…

This paper examines various areas related to industry's role in and awareness of the need to respect environmental considerations, both from the perception of the factors relevant to staying in business in the longer term, and the regulations and requirements formulated by governments, often in cooperation with the industrial sector concerned.…

This volume identifies and describes programs of environmental education offered in over 700 post-secondary institutions in 70 different countries. Much of the information was gained through a questionnaire sent to institutions of higher learning, training institutes, and government ministries. Besides the main section, which is an annotated…

A summary of the proceedings of the conference of experts convened by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and by the International Union of Geological Sciences introduces a discussion of the need for a standard terminology and for the collection of compatible global data to enable progress to be made in…

Describes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, a prestigious and rigorous international program for students in the last two years of secondary education, which earns students a diploma recognized for university admission throughout the world. (SR)

The summary reports on international rehabilitation efforts undertaken during 1979. Projects are briefly described for four regional areas: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Project descriptions include the names(s) of the sponsoring organizations. The remainder of the report lists…

This book, one in the series on Aerospace Education III, is a collection of the diverse information available regarding the international space programs. The five goals listed for the book are: to examine the Soviet space program, to understand the future of Soviet space activity, to examine other national and international space programs, to…

International studies are still underdeveloped on most college and university campuses, and present levels of activity are jeopardized by financial, organizational, and other problems. This book identifies the weaknesses of existing programs, points out where improvements are most needed, and recommends steps for carrying out changes. (MJM)

Organizational alternatives for a Pacific educational computer-communications network are studied through the examples provided by other networks. A survey of networks is provided with a discussion of the history and development of networks and the distinctions in network technology and applications. Nine specific networks are described. Libraries…

A general description of all aspects of the Taiwan educational system is given in this booklet. The aims of Chinese education are stated, reforms are discussed, and the school system is described. Data on the number of schools, student enrollment at each level, and educational finances are provided. For an updating of the statistics, see SE 014…

This booklet gives a general description of all aspects of the educational system in Taiwan. The aims of Chinese education are stated, reforms are discussed, and the school system is described. Data on the number of schools, student enrollment at each level, and educational finances are provided. This pamphlet is an updating of the statistics…

This UNESCO publication on physics education at the college level is a compilation of articles from authors around the world. The publication is divided into five major areas: course content, laboratory, methods and media, testing, and new physics courses. Because of the varied nature of programs in different countries, it is of paramount…

The PEACESAT project is discussed which was undertaken to apply the inherent capacity of communications satellites for global communications to the task of social problem solving. (JY)

Reviews a selection of international collaborative efforts in the production of information services and attempts to characterize modes of cooperation. Methods and rationale for international information transfer and future program prospects are discussed. (JVP)