Provides an introduction to the content of economics syllabi and examination questions in the developing country of Ethiopia. (BSR)

Describes a course designed to introduce trained teachers to some of the differences and difficulties they may encounter when teaching in a secondary school in a developing country as opposed to teaching in a British school. Language, lack of equipment, and cultural context are addressed. (JN)

Reviews inequalities in development, a topic in the New Zealand Form Six Geography Syllabus. Explains the different perspectives from which to approach development: academic, ideological, political, or personal. Considers the various meanings of development to less developed countries. (GG)

Summarizes the development, implementation and evaluation of an interdisciplinary course for postgraduate trainee teachers designed to help them incorporate environmental education into the existing secondary school curriculum. Includes information for a curriculum analysis and results from several questionnaires. (DC)

Presented is a syllabus for introducing oceanography and the marine environment into the secondary school curricula of all IOC Member States, whether developed or developing. The main purpose of the syllabus is to promote an understanding of oceanography and the marine environment. The syllabus is action- and output-oriented, as well as…

The learning unit for grade levels 8, 9, or 10 is based upon viewing and discussing the film "Morocco: Chaoui Faces His Future." Among the learning objectives of the unit are the following: (1) to expand inquiry skills and the ability to formulate concepts, generalizations, and hypotheses; (2) to introduce the student to the interplay of…

This publication provides information on the achievements of the Phare Multi-Country Program for Distance Education. Chapter 1 contains two introductory papers. Chapter 2 contains country profiles that describe establishment of distance education infrastructures in the 13 Phare partner countries: Albania; Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;…

In 1973 an innovative, interdisciplinary global studies course was instituted at a secondary school in Ontario. Designed for advanced students at the grade 13 level, the course emphasized science, language arts, and mathematics issues in terms of the world's environmental and social problems. Rationale for the course included an awareness of the…

Opened in 1963, the Swaneng Hill School in Serowe, Botswana, was an experiment for its untrained founders whose objectives were to reduce the exclusiveness of secondary education, equip students with skills and knowledge needed for development, make the school a focal point for community development, and instill a sense of social justice in the…

This curriculum guide is designed as a tool for both university and secondary school use with the purpose of contributing to the further evolution of peace and world order studies. Part I presents three essays on peace and world order education. Part II comprises the majority of the document. It provides detailed outlines of some 50 college…