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Maynard, Marianne – 1982
This paper addresses the development of three graduate courses which integrate international and global aspects in the course content. The University Center for International Rehabilitation at Michigan State University is described along with its goals and objectives. The purpose and content of the three courses are summarized, including: (1) the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Foreign Students
Coller, Richard W.; Summers, John Mark – 1981
While technological advances have transformed man's social and cultural environment and increased the interconnection between individuals and cultures, they have not in themselves led to a deeper understanding of other cultures. Educational programs can play an important role in remedying this defect and in developing students' sensitivity to…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Course Objectives, Cross Cultural Training
Kleinerman, Jamie – Quill and Scroll, 2000
Relates how an American high school student (as a result of befriending a visiting Romanian high school journalism student) started chapters of Quill & Scroll, an international organization for student journalism, in Romania and Hungary. Describes the development of a pen pal program in order to connect students interested in journalism. (SR)
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Foreign Countries, Freedom of Speech, High School Students
Peer reviewedDixon, Glen – Canadian Children, 1998
Describes an exchange program for early childhood teachers established by the University of British Columbia and Soong Ching Ling Kindergarten in Shanghai. Briefly discusses how the cooperative program was initiated, the importance of recognizing cultural considerations in the program, and expected outcomes of the program. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Exchange, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
Download full textPeterson, Sophia; Maxwell, John – 1989
The West Virginia Consortium for Faculty and Course Development in International Studies (FACDIS) is described in this report. FACDIS, a consortium of 21 West Virginia institutions of higher education, assists in international studies course development, revision, and enrichment. It also helps faculty remain current in their fields and in new…
Descriptors: Consortia, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development
Shannon, William G. – 1978
The objectives of this study were to identify international/intercultural programs and activities of community and technical colleges across the nation, to encourage replication, and to suggest ways of strengthening these programs. Over 200 colleges responded to a request for information. Generally, community colleges were seen to offer a wide…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Curriculum Enrichment, Intercultural Programs
KOMOSKI, P. KENNETH; GREEN, EDWARD J. – 1964
DURING THE SUMMER OF 1963 NINETEEN PERSONS IN RAMALLAH, JORDAN AND THIRTY-SEVEN PERSONS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA TOOK A SIX WEEK TRAINING WORKSHOP COURSE IN PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION. THE COURSE CONSISTED OF LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, READING ASSIGNMENTS, INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES, PROGRAM WRITING, EDITING, AND STUDENT TRIALS. THE TRAINEES MADE COMMENDABLE…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Experiments, Evaluation Methods, Experimental Programs
Isgar, Tom; Isgar, Susan – 1968
The Institute for Tutorial Development, April 1967-68, was designed to encompass field work, seminars, community housing, and intense group and personal interactions in an effort to give tutorial interns an educational experience during the 8-week session. Following introductory material, this report describes various facets of the institute…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Institutes (Training Programs)
Peer reviewedCohen, Moshe; Miyake, Naomi – Instructional Science, 1986
Discusses the Intercultural Learning Network, an international computer network designed to enable students from different cultures to work with one another. Questions addressed include whether it is technically possible, economically feasible, and useful for instructional purposes; what organizational structures are required; and whether it can…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Educational Cooperation, Electronic Mail
Virginia Community Coll. System, Sterling. Inst. for Instructional Excellence. – 1986
Brief descriptions are provided of 39 activities funded through the Virginia Community College Institute for Instructional Excellence, including efforts to adapt and/or modify a teaching practice developed by a colleague or documented in the literature (funded by Adapter Grants), to develop and implement innovative teaching practices (funded by…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, College Programs, Community Colleges, Creative Teaching
Sparrman, Carl-Axel, Ed.; Williams, Michael, Ed. – 1989
This report describes a 1-week residential in-service course dealing with intercultural education and attended by European teachers from ten countries. The following presentations are reviewed: (1) "Welcoming Address" (D. Lawton); (2) "Interculturalism and the New Swedish Teacher-Training Programme" (C. Sparrman); (3)…
Descriptors: Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism
Colorado State Univ., Ft. Collins. – 1989
Presented is a discussion of an intercultural orientation seminar for foreign and U.S. university students at Colorado State University. This 1-day retreat is held each semester at a lodge in the Rocky Mountains. It is designed to bring together the students and community people to experience an international environment where the goal is to…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Students
Fersh, Seymour, Ed.; Greene, William, Ed. – 1984
Designed to highlight the progress made by community colleges in the United States in the area of international education, this report presents a collection of materials representing various state and institutional initiatives and efforts. Part I contains articles by Hugh Adams and William Greene, and Maxwell King and Seymour Fersh that provide a…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, General Education, Global Approach
Forum Inst., Washington, DC. – 1983
Non-governmental U.S. organizations involved in U.S.-USSR studies and exchange activities are described. A total of 187 groups identified as being engaged to some degree in Soviet-American work were sent questionnaires. The response rate was 70 percent. Descriptions of the 131 responding groups are provided in organizational profiles that comprise…
Descriptors: Budgets, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Programs, Foreign Policy
Houston Independent School District, TX. – 1975
Thirty-three programs categorized according to their program structure are described. Sixteen programs listed under school within a school category include a bilingual-multicultural program, contemporary learning center, ecology and outdoor education, fine arts academy, career institute, music academy, literature and art, aero-dynamics,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Directories, Educational Programs
